Rebekah Williams facts for kids

Rebekah Uqi Williams, born on March 3, 1950, is a Canadian politician. She has held important roles in Nunavut. Nunavut is a large territory in northern Canada. She was the acting Commissioner of Nunavut for a time. She also served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.

Who is Rebekah Uqi Williams?

Rebekah Uqi Williams was born in Arctic Bay. This community is now part of Nunavut. She has lived in Iqaluit. She is known for her work in public service.

Leading Nunavut as Commissioner

Rebekah Uqi Williams was the acting Commissioner of Nunavut. She held this role from June 22, 2020. Her term ended on January 14, 2021. The Commissioner is like a special representative. They represent the Canadian government in Nunavut. They help connect Nunavut with the rest of Canada. Before that, she became the Deputy Commissioner of Nunavut. This happened on December 20, 2019.

Serving as an MLA

Before her Commissioner roles, Rebekah Williams was a politician. She represented the people of Arctic Bay. This area is called the Quttiktuq electoral district. She served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). The Legislative Assembly is where laws are made for Nunavut. She was an MLA from 2000 until 2004.

Her Election to the Assembly

Rebekah Williams was first elected in a special election. This election happened on December 4, 2000. She won against seven other people. She received 21% of the votes. One of the people she ran against was Levi Barnabas. He had previously held the seat. Another candidate was Tommy Enuaraq.

Re-election Campaign

Rebekah Williams served part of a term in office. She then ran for re-election in 2004. This was during the 2004 Nunavut general election. She received more votes than before. However, she was defeated by Levi Barnabas.