Kuujjuaq, Qc. (April 05, 2016) – Following the resignation of Alicia Aragutak from the position of Commissioner for Umiujaq, Emily Lucy Tookalook was elected by acclamation. Emily took her oath of office today at the Council of Commissioners meeting. The Council is meeting from April 5 to 7, in Kuujjuaq.

The members of the Kativik School Board’s Council of Commissioners are:

• KSB President, Executive Committee member and Commissioner for Inukjuak: Alicie Nalukturuk
• KSB Vice-President, Executive Committee member and Commissioner for Kuujjuaraapik: Peter Papyarluk
• Executive Committee member and Commissioner for Aupaluk: Martin Scott
• Executive Committee member and Commissioner for Puvirnituq: Sarah Baulne
• Kativik Regional Government representative and Executive Committee member: Mary Pilurtuut
• Commissioner for Kangiqsualujjuaq: Jean Leduc
• Commissioner for Kuujjuaq: Willis Tagoona
• Commissioner for Tasiujaq: Pasha Berthe
• Commissioner for Kangirsuk: Sarah A. Grey
• Commissioner for Quaqtaq: Pallaya Ezekiel
• Commissioner for Kangiqsujuaq: Jessica Arngak
• Commissioner for Salluit: Kakkiniq Naluiyuk
• Commissioner for Umiujaq: Emily Lucy Tookalook
• Commissioner for Ivujivik: Saira Kanarjuak
• Commissioner for Akulivik: Marcusie Qinuajuaq

 About us:

The Kativik School Board (KSB) was created in 1975, under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. Since 1978, it has been the exclusive provider of academic services to the Nunavik population. Education programs developed by the KSB are offered in schools of the 14 Nunavik communities, in Inuktitut as first language and in French and English as second languages. More information at: www.kativik.qc.ca

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Kaudjak Padlayat, Public Relations Officer

(514) 482-8220