Sarah Leo facts for kids
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Sarah Leo
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| 2nd President of Nunatsiavut | |
| In office 2012–2016 |
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| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper Justin Trudeau |
| Premier | Kathy Dunderdale Tom Marshall Paul Davis Dwight Ball |
| Preceded by | Jim Lyall |
| Succeeded by | Johannes Lampe |
| Personal details | |
| Residences | Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Sarah Leo is a Canadian politician who has played an important role in the Nunatsiavut government. Nunatsiavut is a special self-governing region for the Inuit people in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Sarah Leo served as the President of this region, leading its government for several years.
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Sarah Leo's Public Service
Sarah Leo has a history of serving her community. From 2006 to 2010, she was the AngajukKâk of Nain. The AngajukKâk is like a mayor or a main leader for the community of Nain, which is a town in Nunatsiavut.
Becoming President of Nunatsiavut
In 2012, Sarah Leo was elected as the President of Nunatsiavut. This was a very important role, as she became the leader of the entire Nunatsiavut government. She took over from the previous President, Jim Lyall. She served in this position until 2016.
After Her Presidency
After her time as President, Sarah Leo continued to contribute to her community. She now works as the Chief Operating Officer for the Nunatsiavut Group of Companies. This group helps manage businesses and economic activities for the Nunatsiavut region.
Important Issues: The Lower Churchill Project
During her time as President, Sarah Leo and the Nunatsiavut government were concerned about a large energy project called the Lower Churchill Project. This project involved building hydroelectric dams. The Nunatsiavut government had concerns about how this project might affect the land, environment, and the traditional way of life for the Inuit people in their territory. They worked to make sure their voices were heard regarding these important issues.
