Ovide Alakannuark facts for kids
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Ovide Alakannuark
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| MLA for Akulliq | |
| In office 1999–2004 |
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| Succeeded by | Steve Mapsalak |
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| Born | December 25, 1938 Pelly Bay, Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Died | October 7, 2019 (aged 80) Kugaaruk, Nunavut, Canada |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
Ovide Alakannuark (born December 25, 1938 – died October 7, 2019) was an important leader from Canada's North. He was a politician from a place called Kugaaruk (which used to be known as Pelly Bay) in Nunavut. He helped make decisions for his community and territory.
Who Was Ovide Alakannuark?
Ovide Alakannuark was born on Christmas Day in 1938. He grew up in the Arctic, in a community now known as Kugaaruk. He became a well-known person in his area.
Mr. Alakannuark was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. This is like the parliament or main meeting place where leaders from different parts of Nunavut come together to make laws and decisions for everyone. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from 1999 to 2004.
His Election Win
In the 1999 Nunavut general election, Ovide Alakannuark ran for the Akulliq area. He won his election by a very small number of votes, just 25 more than his opponent, Steve Mapsalak. This showed how much support he had from the people in his community.
Time in Office
He served only one term, which means he was an MLA for about five years. When his term ended in 2004, he decided not to run for re-election. This meant he stepped down from his role in the Legislative Assembly.
Later Life
Even after leaving office, Ovide Alakannuark remained interested in politics. He tried to get elected again in 2009 for the Akulliq district. However, he did not win that election. He passed away on October 7, 2019, at the age of 80.
