• PO Box 2229, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
  • mlimousin@nunavutam.com
About us

Our History

The NWT Association of Municipalities was formed in 1967 to represent the interests of municipal governments in what was then the Northwest Territories.

In 1999, Nunavut was created as part of the 1993 Nunavut Land Settlement Agreement, which stipulated the division of the N.W.T into two territories. The land claim is administered by Nunavut Tungavik Incorporated, which represents Inuit interests in Nunavut.

The translation of Nunavut means “our land.” Inuit are a majority in Nunavut and at the time were not interested in separate governing institutions. Public governments are the vehicle for the political aspirations of the residents.

The communities of Nunavut are incorporated under the Hamlets Act or the Cities, Towns and Villages Act with  Iqaluit, the Capital of Nunavut being the only city. All other communities in Nunavut are Hamlets and are incorporated under the Hamlets Act.

With the creation of Nunavut, came the creation of a new association in 1999 representing the 25 municipalities.The Nunavut Association of Municipalities (NAM) is the non-governmental organization  providing a forum, support and a unified voice for  municipalities across Nunavut.

Nunavut’s population is estimated at around 40,000. Over 85% of those living in Nunavut are Inuit, living in 25 municipalities distributed in three regions: the Qikiqtani, Kivalliq and Kitikmeot.

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Our Board of Directors

There are six members on the Board of Directors for the Nunavut Association of Municipalities (NAM)

Joe Savikataaq Jnr.


Joe Savikataaq Jnr.

President

Derek Elias

Derek Elias

Vice President

Eric Lawlor

Eric Lawlor

Treasurer

John Charles Pizzo-Lyall

John Charles Pizzo-Lyall

Regional Director Kitikmeot

Alan Cormack

Alan Cormack

Regional Director Qikitaluq

William Nakoolak

William Nakoolak

Regional Director Kivalliq

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Regional Director Alternates

There are three members in the Regional Director Alternates team for the Nunavut Association of Municipalities (NAM)

Solomon Awa

Solomon Awa

Regional Director

Percy Kabloona

Percy Kabloona

Regional Director Alternate Kivalliq

Simon Kuliktana

Simon Kuliktana

Regional Director

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Our staff

Nunavut Association of Municipalities office is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

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Marla Limousin

Executive Director

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Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the meetings of the Board of Directors and from the NAM AGM where the voices of 25 municipalities are heard, and as a result, the advocacy priorities for NAM for the year ahead are established.

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Regular Meeting 22-02May 19, 2022

May 19th, 2022 By Zoom

English
Regular Meeting 22-01February 9, 2022

February 9th via Zoom

English

About us

Our Past Leaders

It is always important to acknowledge the contribution of those Mayors that acted as Past Presidents of NAM and represented all communities of Nunavut in the national forum.

We hope to fill in some of the blanks with your help!

2022-2023
Joe Savikataaq Jnr.
2022-2023
2021-2022
Kenneth Bell
2021-2022
2012-2017
Jeannie Ehaloak
2012-2017
??-2012
Keith Pedersen
??-2012
1999-??
James Arreak, Paul Haulli
1999-??
1997-1999
George Roach
1997-1999
1994-1997
Dennis Bevington
1994-1997
1989-1994
Pat McMahon
1989-1994
1988-1989
Kelvin Ng
1988-1989
1986-1989
Walter Kudelik
1986-1989
1985-1986
Charles Dent, Ted Blondin, Walter Kudelik
1985-1986
1983-1984
Don Sian
1983-1984
1982-1983
Cynthia Hill
1982-1983
1980-1982
Walter Kudelik
1980-1982
1978-1980
Fred Henne
1978-1980
1974-1978
Jim Robertson
1974-1978
1974-1975
Arnold McCallum, Bob Findlay
1974-1975
1972-1974
Don M. Stewart
1972-1974
1969-1972
Fred Henne
1969-1972
1968-1972
Earl L. Covery
1968-1972
1967-1968
G. Brian Purdy
1967-1968