Pauloosie Keyootak facts for kids
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Pauloosie Keyootak
MLA
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Uqqummiut | |
| In office February 9, 2015 – September 20, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Samuel Nuqingaq |
| Succeeded by | Mary Killiktee |
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| Born | 1953/1954 (age 71–72) |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
| Residence | Qikiqtarjuaq |
Pauloosie Keyootak is an Inuk politician from Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, which is like the government for Nunavut. He represented the area called Uqqummiut. He was first elected in a special election on February 9, 2015.
Mr. Keyootak lives in Qikiqtarjuaq. Before becoming a member of the Legislative Assembly, he was the president of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association. He also served on the local council in Qikiqtarjuaq and was on the board of directors for Arctic Co-op.
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A Challenging Journey
Snowmobile Trip and Rescue
On March 22, 2016, Pauloosie Keyootak, his son, and another adult started a trip from Iqaluit to Pangnirtung by snowmobile. Pangnirtung is about 297 kilometers north of Iqaluit. When they did not arrive as planned, a search began on March 29.
Search and rescue teams from both Iqaluit and Pangnirtung were sent out to find them. Special aircraft were also used, including a Lockheed C-130 Hercules plane and a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter plane with people looking out for them. A AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant helicopter also joined the search.
Found Safe and Sound
After several days, on March 31, the three travelers were found alive! They were spotted about 160 kilometers south of Iqaluit. The Twin Otter plane landed near them, but it was damaged during the landing and could not take off again. The CH-149 Cormorant helicopter then picked up the men and brought them to safety. This rescue showed how important search and rescue teams are in Nunavut.
How Elections Work
Understanding Electoral Records
An electoral record shows how many votes a person received in an election. In Nunavut, elections are held to choose members for the Legislative Assembly. People vote for the person they want to represent their area.
2015 By-election Results
Pauloosie Keyootak won a special election in 2015 for the Uqqummiut area. Here's how the votes were counted:
| 2015 By-election | |||
| Name | Vote | % | |
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| Pauloosie Keyootak | 220 | 42.3% | |
| Niore Iqalukjuak | 195 | 37.5% | |
| James Arreak | 105 | 20.2% | |
| Total Valid Ballots | 520 | 100% | |
| Voter Turnout 70.5% | Rejected Ballots 0 | ||
2017 General Election Results
Mr. Keyootak also ran in the 2017 general election. Here are the results from that election:
| 2017 Nunavut general election | |||
| Name | Vote | % | |
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| Pauloosie Keyootak | 235 | ||
| Jerry Natanine | 191 | ||
| Johnathan Palluq | 118 | ||
