Tommy Enuaraq facts for kids
Tommy Enuaraq is an author and a former politician from Clyde River, a community in Nunavut, Canada. He is known for writing a children's book and for serving in the government of the Northwest Territories.
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About Tommy Enuaraq
Tommy Enuaraq is an Inuit person who has made contributions as both a writer and a leader. He comes from the Arctic region of Canada, a place known for its unique culture and vast landscapes.
His Book
Tommy Enuaraq wrote a children's book called Who's Going to Eat Me?. This book was published by Nortex in 1991. It is a story for young readers. The book has an ISBN number of ISBN: 1-55036242-9.
Political Career
Tommy Enuaraq also had a career in politics. He worked to represent the people of his region.
Serving the Northwest Territories
In 1995, Tommy Enuaraq ran for a position in the government of the Northwest Territories. This election was called the 1995 Northwest Territories general election. He was successful and won a seat in the Legislature (the law-making body) for the area known as Baffin Central.
In 1999, a new territory called Nunavut was created. It was "carved" out of the eastern part of the Northwest Territories. This was a big change for the region. After Nunavut was formed, Tommy Enuaraq ran for a seat in the new Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. He wanted to continue representing his community. However, in this election, he finished second. David Iqaqrialu won the seat for the new area called Uqqummiut.
