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Steve Mapsalak
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Aivilik | |
| In office October 28, 2013 – September 24, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Riding Established |
| Succeeded by | Patterk Netser |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Akulliq | |
| In office February 16, 2004 – October 27, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Ovide Alakannuark |
| Succeeded by | John Ningark |
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| Born | March 17, 1957 Repulse Bay, Northwest Territories (now Naujaat, Nunavut), Canada |
| Died | April 16, 2025 (aged 68) |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
Steve Mapsalak (March 17, 1957 – April 16, 2025) was a Canadian politician. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Nunavut. An MLA is like a representative. They are chosen by people to speak for them in the government.
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Who Was Steve Mapsalak?
Steve Mapsalak was born on March 17, 1957. His birthplace was Repulse Bay, which is now called Naujaat. This community is located in Nunavut, Canada.
He was an important leader in his community. He worked to represent the people of Nunavut. He passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 68.
His Role in Government
Steve Mapsalak was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). This means he was part of the group that makes laws for Nunavut. This group is called the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.
He was first elected in 2004. He won the election for the area called Akulliq. An election is when people vote for who they want to represent them.
Close Elections and Re-election
In the 2008 election, Steve Mapsalak ran again. The results were very close. He and another candidate, John Ningark, received the exact same number of votes.
Because of this tie, a new vote had to happen. In this second vote, John Ningark won by a small number of votes.
Steve Mapsalak ran for election again in 2013. This time, he was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly. He won in a different area called Aivilik.
Other Important Roles
Before becoming an MLA, Steve Mapsalak held other leadership roles. He was the mayor of Repulse Bay. A mayor is the leader of a town or city.
He also served as the chair of the board of governors for Nunavut Arctic College. This college helps people in Nunavut get an education. Being a chair means he led the group that guided the college.
External Links
- Steve Mapsalak at the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
