Elections

Our Voice. Our Future

The Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) will hold its 2026 Election on December 14, 2026. This election is an important opportunity for Inuit across the Kivalliq Region to help shape the future of their communities and strengthen Inuit-led governance.

Advance Polls will be held on December 7, 2026.

Watch for updates on mobile polls happening in your community!

The Nomination Period is Now Open!

Help Shape the Future of the Kivalliq Region

KIA encourages Inuit to consider running for one of the open positions:

• Vice-President
• Secretary/Treasurer
• Community Director – Naujaat
• Community Director – Rankin Inlet
• Community Director – Whale Cove

These roles help guide KIA’s mandate, support community priorities, and strengthen
Inuit governance across the region.

If you are interested in being a candidate, the nomination period is now open and will
close on November 9, 2026, at 3 p.m. local time. No late nomination forms will be
accepted.

Nomination papers are available from your local CLO. You can also contact the Chief
Returning Officer, Penny Taylor: elections@kivalliqinuit.ca

Who Can Vote?

To be eligible to vote, you must:

• Be an Inuk enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement and be 16 years old on or before December 14, 2026
• Regularly reside in the Kivalliq Region

If you are unsure whether you are on the voters list, contact your local Community Liaison Officer (CLO) or email elections@kivalliqinuit.ca.

Check the Voters List

Make sure your name is on the voters list. If your information is missing or incorrect, contact your CLO to update it.

Your vote matters — don’t miss your chance to participate.

Advance Poll – December 7, 2026

Advance polls make voting easier for Elders, youth, workers, and anyone who may be busy on Election Day.

Mobile polls will also visit:

• Schools
• Elders’ centres
• Health centres
• Mine sites
• Boarding homes
• Healing facilities
• Uquutaq Medical Boarding Home (Winnipeg)

Election Day – December 14, 2026

Polling stations will be open in every Kivalliq community and Winnipeg. Locations and times will be posted here and shared on social media.

Why Voting Matters

Voting strengthens Inuit leadership, supports community priorities, and ensures KIA continues to work in service of Kivallirmiut.

Your voice helps shape:

• Community programs
• Land stewardship
• Youth opportunities
• Cultural priorities
• Regional development

Our Voice. Our Future — starts with you.

Contact

For more information, visit your Community Liaison Officer or email: elections@kivalliqinuit.ca