QIA sets Nov. 9–13 nomination period for December board election
The Qikiqtani Inuit Association has formally called its Dec. 14 election for president and seven community director positions, including Iqaluit. Eligible Qikiqtani Inuit can vote in advance on Dec. 7 or on election day. Source↗
What happened
QIA issued its election notice on Oct. 15. The election includes the region-wide president and community director seats for Iqaluit, Igloolik, Kimmirut, Sanirajak, Clyde River, Pond Inlet and Sanikiluaq. Each position carries a four-year term. Source↗
Why it matters
The vote will choose representatives on the board of the regional Inuit association for the Qikiqtani. The notice gives potential candidates less than a month to prepare: nominations open Nov. 9 and close at 5 p.m. local time on Nov. 13. QIA says candidates must provide a criminal record check completed within the previous three months. Source↗
What happens next
QIA says advance polls will run Dec. 7, followed by voting on Dec. 14. Polls are to be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time in every Qikiqtani community. QIA has not publicly posted the nomination package on its accessible elections page, which is currently password-protected. Source↗
Important details
To vote, QIA says a person must be an Inuk enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, be at least 16 years old on Dec. 14, 2026, and have regularly lived in the Qikiqtani Region for at least one year. The current notice does not list polling locations or candidate names.
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