Nancy Uqquujuq Karetak-Lindell, C.M.
Arviat, Nunavut
Nancy Karetak-Lindell is a voice for Canada’s North. As the first Member of Parliament elected for the newly established riding of Nunavut, she represented northern and Inuit communities and helped advance various portfolios, including Indigenous affairs, northern development and natural resources. As the first woman to serve as Member of Parliament in the Eastern Arctic, she has encouraged young women to become active in their communities. Through different avenues, she continues to advocate the region’s unique cultural, economic and environmental interests.