Peter Kattuk facts for kids
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Peter Kattuk
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| MLA for Hudson Bay | |
| In office 1999–2008 |
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| Preceded by | new district |
| Succeeded by | Allan Rumbolt |
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| Born | 2 June 1950 Belcher Islands, Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Died | 20 November 2019 (aged 69) Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, Canada |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
| Residences | Sanikiluaq, Nunavut |
Peter Kattuk (born June 2, 1950 – died November 20, 2019) was a Canadian politician. He was an important leader from Nunavut, a territory in northern Canada.
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About Peter Kattuk
Peter Kattuk was born on June 2, 1950. His birthplace was the Belcher Islands, which were part of the Northwest Territories at the time. These islands are now part of Nunavut. He lived in a community called Sanikiluaq.
His Work as a Leader
Peter Kattuk served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). He represented the Hudson Bay area. He was an MLA in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut from 1999 to 2008.
What is an MLA?
An MLA is like a representative for a specific area. They are elected by people in their area to speak for them. MLAs work in the Legislative Assembly. This is where laws are made and decisions are discussed for the territory.
Before Becoming an MLA
Before he became an MLA, Peter Kattuk was also a leader in his community. He was the mayor of Sanikiluaq. A mayor is the head of a town or city government. He also worked with many local groups.
His Later Years
Peter Kattuk passed away in 2019. He was 69 years old when he died.
