Silas Arngna'naaq facts for kids

Silas Arngna'naaq is a Canadian politician from Baker Lake, Nunavut. He used to be a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories. He also served as a Minister, helping to manage natural resources for the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Silas Arngna'naaq's Political Journey

Becoming a Member of the Assembly

Silas Arngna'naaq became a politician in 1991. He was chosen by the people of the Kivallivik area to represent them. This area is called an electoral district. He became a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories.

In the 1991 election, he won against Gordon Wray. Mr. Wray had been the representative for Kivallivik for two terms. This means he had been elected twice before.

Role as a Minister

During his time in the Legislative Assembly, Silas Arngna'naaq had an important job. He served as the Minister of Renewable Resources. In this role, he helped the government manage things like wildlife, forests, and water. These are all important natural resources.

Re-election Attempt

In 1995, Silas Arngna'naaq tried to be elected again. He wanted to serve a second term in the Legislative Assembly. However, he was not successful in the 1995 election. Another candidate named Kevin O'Brien won the election instead.

Later Public Service

After his time in the Legislative Assembly, Silas Arngna'naaq continued to work for the public. In 2010, he was working for the Government of Nunavut. He held the position of Acting Senior Consumer Affairs Officer. In this role, he helped protect the rights of people who buy goods and services.

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