| Paul Okalik ᐹᓪ ᐅᑲᓕᖅ |
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 The Hon. Paul Okalik |
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| Assumed office April 1, 1999 |
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| Born | May 26, 1964 Pangnirtung, Northwest Territories |
| Political party | Independent |
Paul Okalik (Inuktitut syllabics: ᐹᓪ ᐅᑲᓕᖅ[1], pronounced [ˈukælɪk]), MLA is the first and current Premier of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. The Premier of Nunavut is the first minister for the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Pangnirtung (or Pang, also Pangniqtuuq, in syllabics ᐸᖕᓂᖅᑑᖅ is an Inuit hamlet, Qikiqtaaluk Region, in the Canadian Consensus government is a non-partisan democratic System of government in use in two Canadian territories. The Inuktitut syllabary ( Inuktitut: ᑎᑎᕋᐅᓯᖅ ᓄᑖᖅ titirausiq nutaaq) is a Writing system (specifically an Abugida A Member of the Legislative Assembly, or MLA, is a representative elected by the voters of an Electoral district to the Legislature or Legislative This is a list of the Premiers of Nunavut Territory Canada, since its creation in 1999. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Nunavut (ˈnuːnəvʊt ( Inuktitut syllabics: ᓄᓇᕗᑦ is the largest and newest territory of Canada; it was separated officially from the
Okalik was born on May 26, 1964, in Pangnirtung, Northwest Territories (now Nunavut). Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Pangnirtung (or Pang, also Pangniqtuuq, in syllabics ᐸᖕᓂᖅᑑᖅ is an Inuit hamlet, Qikiqtaaluk Region, in the Canadian In the early 1980s, he worked for the Tunngavik Federation of Nunavut, as a deputy negotiator on the land claim which eventually created Nunavut. The Tunngavik Federation of Nunavut ( TFN, Inuktitut: Nunavut Tunngavik; Syllabics: ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᑐᙵᕕᒃ) was the organization That claim, the largest in Canadian history, was signed in 1993. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Okalik also served as a representative on the Nunavut Implementation Panel, the body which oversees and provides direction on the implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
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Early life
He obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B. A. ) in Political Science at Carleton University in Ottawa, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL. Political science is a branch of Social sciences that deals with the theory and practice of Politics and the description and analysis of Political systems This article is about the university in Ottawa Ontario Canada The Bachelor of Laws (abbreviated LLB, LLB or rarely LlB) is an undergraduate or bachelor degree in law offered in most Common law B. ) from the University of Ottawa. For the university in Ottawa Kansas see Ottawa University. The University of Ottawa or Université d'Ottawa in French In 1999 he was called to the Bar, becoming the first Inuit lawyer in NWT/Nunavut history. Inuit (plural the singular Inuk, means "man" or "person" is a general term for a group of culturally similar Indigenous peoples inhabiting
Political life
On February 15, 1999, Okalik was elected to represent Iqaluit West in the first Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Iqaluit West is a territorial electoral district ( riding) for the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, Canada. The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut is located in Iqaluit, and is the territory's Parliament. Nunavut's government runs on a consensus model, with the assembly choosing the premier from among its elected members, and on March 5, Okalik was voted the first Premier of Nunavut. Consensus government is a non-partisan democratic System of government in use in two Canadian territories. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a
He stood for reelection in the 2004 general election, and was returned to the Legislative Assembly. The Canadian territory of Nunavut conducted its second general Election on February 16, 2004, to elect the 19 members of On March 5, 2004, the Legislative Assembly again selected him premier over challenger Tagak Curley, making Okalik the first territorial premier in Canadian history to serve two consecutive terms. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Tagak Curley (born 1944 is an Inuit leader politician and businessman from Nunavut. As of 2007, Okalik is currently the longest-serving premier in Canada. [2]
One of Okalik's primary goals as premier of Nunavut is to make the territory economically self-sufficient, as currently 90% of their budget comes from the federal government. Despite this, Okalik continues to have great hopes in the territory and believes that Nunavut has great economic potential. He cites resources such as diamonds, and also Inuit art and tourism as potential sources of income for the territory. [3][4]
Controversy
During the last week of June 2007, Okalik made derogatory comments about Lynda Gunn, CEO of the Nunavut Association of Municipalities. The remarks, which the Premier later apologised for, were made to Iqaluit mayor Elisapee Sheutiapik while they were attending a dinner in Goose Bay during the Expo Labrador trade conference. Iqaluit (iqaluit ᐃᖃᓗᐃᑦ in Inuktitut syllabics; often pronounced ɨˈkæljuːɨt in English is the territorial Elisapee Sheutiapik is the Incumbent Mayor of Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. [5]
Although Okalik apologised, both publicly and in private, Gunn refused to accept it and called on the Premier to resign, and both Sheutiapik and Gunn wrote letters of condemnation. [6] On 5 July Tagak Curley, MLA for Rankin Inlet North called on the Premier to resign. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Tagak Curley (born 1944 is an Inuit leader politician and businessman from Nunavut. The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut is located in Iqaluit, and is the territory's Parliament. Rankin Inlet North is a territorial electoral district ( riding) for the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, Canada. Curley, who had challenged Okalik for the Premiership, also asked that Peter Kilabuk recall the Legislative Assembly so they could deal with the matter. Peter Kilabuk, MLA was born 27 September 1960 in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Canada. [7]
On September 17, 2007, all MLAs present at a meeting of the Legislative Assembly voted to censure Okalik. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Okalik himself abstained from voting, but asked his fellow MLAs to censure him as a formal recognition of his mistake. However, Tagak Curley has continued to insist that Okalik resign, as "the public trust needed, and the confidence needed from the public about this government and this assembly" has not been regained since his comments. [8]
Personal life
On June 18, 2005, Okalik received from Carleton University an honorary doctor of laws degree. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa ( Latin: 'for the sake of the honour' is an Academic degree for which a university (or other degree-awarding Doctor of Laws ( Latin: Legum Doctor, LLD) is a Doctorate -level Academic degree in Law. Okalik has three children, Shasta, Jordan and Béatrice. [4]
His name, under the older spelling system, entirely in English would be Paul Rabbit, however in the newer spelling it would be rendered ukaliq. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States The Arctic Hare ( Lepus arcticus) is a Hare which is largely adapted to polar and mountainous habitats [9][10]
References
- ^ Tunngasugitti – welcome to Nunavut
- ^ Gary Doer's biography
- ^ Premier's Message
- ^ a b Okalik biography
- ^ Nunavut premier taken to task over foul language
- ^ CEO refuses Nunavut premier's apology for 'verbal attack'
- ^ Nunavut MLA calls for premier's resignation over comments
- ^ Nunavut MLA presses for premier's resignation after censure
- ^ ukaliq. Asuilaak Living Dictionary. Retrieved on 2007-02-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
- ^ Ohokak, G. ; M. Kadlun, B. Harnum. Inuinnaqtun-English Dictionary. Kitikmeot Heritage Society.
External links
- Okalik at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
- Government of Nunavut Bio
- Paul Okalik at the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
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