PRESS RELEASE
Kuujjuaq, Nunavik – April 29, 2025 – Makivvik is encouraged by the outcome of the 2025 federal election and extends its congratulations to all candidates and to the re-elected minority Liberal government. We look forward to continuing our work with the government to advance the interests of Inuit in Nunavik and to further the path toward Inuit self-determination. We have important challenges ahead of us: Self-Determination, Housing, Youth Protection and Croll Agreement just to name a few.
Over the years, the Liberal government has taken important steps in supporting our efforts, including in the areas of language revitalization, infrastructure, and self-determination. We are hopeful this renewed mandate will build on that foundation and deepen the government’s commitment to meaningful progress for Nunavik Inuit.
Makivvik also extends its congratulations to Mandy Gull-Masty, newly elected Member of Parliament for our riding.
“We are pleased to see an Indigenous woman elected to represent our region in Ottawa,” said Makivvik President Pita Aatami. “Mandy Gull-Masty understands the realities of our communities, and we are thankful that she took the time to visit Nunavik during the campaign. It is important that our voices are represented in Parliament by someone who shares our lived experience. Her election marks a significant step forward for our riding, and we look forward to working closely with her.”
At the same time, Makivvik is deeply disappointed by the handling of the voting process in Nunavik by Elections Canada. We have learned that polling hours were inconsistent across many communities, and, alarmingly, that some communities were unable to vote altogether. This is unacceptable in 2025. In many cases, Nunavimmiut were effectively denied their right to participate in this election.
Makivvik is calling on Elections Canada to investigate what happened and to take immediate steps to ensure that every Inuk in Nunavik has equal access to voting in future elections. Nunavik Inuit, like all Canadians, deserve the right to have their voices heard, and it is the duty of Elections Canada and those who conduct elections in our region to ensure that voting access is equitable—regardless of geography.
Makivvik remains committed to advocating for the rights and priorities of Nunavik Inuit at all levels of government.
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Contact:
Carson Tagoona
Director of Communications
Makivvik
ctagoona@makivvik.ca
www.makivvik.ca
Makivvik is the land claims organization mandated to manage the heritage funds of the Inuit of Nunavik provided for under the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement. Makivvik’s role includes the administration and investment of these funds and the promotion of economic growth by providing assistance for the creation of Inuit-operated businesses in Nunavik. Makivvik promotes the preservation of Inuit culture and language as well as the health, welfare, relief of poverty, and education of Inuit in the communities.