Pauloosie Keyootak facts for kids

Pauloosie Keyootak is an Inuk politician from Nunavut, Canada. He was born in Qikiqtarjuaq, which was once part of the Northwest Territories. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, representing the area called Uqqummiut. He was first elected in a special election on February 9, 2015.

Mr. Keyootak lives in Qikiqtarjuaq. Before becoming a politician, he was the president of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association. He also worked on the local town council in Qikiqtarjuaq. Later, he joined the board of directors for Arctic Co-operatives Limited, which helps co-op businesses in the Arctic.

Adventure in the Arctic: A Snowmobile Journey

In March 2016, Pauloosie Keyootak, his son, and another adult went on a snowmobile trip. They left Iqaluit and were heading to Pangnirtung. This journey is about 297 kilometers (185 miles) north.

Missing Travelers and a Big Search

When the three travelers did not arrive in Pangnirtung, search and rescue teams started looking for them. This happened on March 29. Teams from both Iqaluit and Pangnirtung began the search. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Halifax sent a special Lockheed C-130 Hercules plane to help. This plane is used for search and rescue missions.

A local Twin Otter plane also joined the search. It had people on board who were looking out for the missing group. Officials said that a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter was also sent. This helicopter is often used for rescues in tough conditions.

Found Safe and Sound

On March 31, after several days, the three travelers were found alive! They were about 160 kilometers (99 miles) south of Iqaluit. This was quite far from where they were supposed to be. The Twin Otter plane spotted them from the air. The plane then landed nearby.

During the landing, the Twin Otter plane was damaged and could not take off again. So, the CH-149 Cormorant helicopter came to pick up the men. Everyone was safe, which was a great relief to their families and the search teams.

How Elections Work in Nunavut

In Nunavut, politicians are chosen by the people in elections. When you see an "electoral record," it shows how many votes a person received in an election. This helps people understand who won and how popular each candidate was.

Keyootak's Election Results

Pauloosie Keyootak ran in several elections. In the special election held in 2015, he won his seat in the Legislative Assembly. He received 220 votes, which was 42.3% of all the votes. He ran against Niore Iqalukjuak and James Arreak.

He also ran in the 2017 Nunavut general election. In that election, he received 235 votes.