John Amagoalik | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Nunavut Implementation Commission | |
| In office 1993–1999 | |
| President of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami | |
| In office 1981 – 1985, again from 1988-1991 | |
| Preceded by | Micheal Amarook |
| Succeeded by | Rhoda Inukshuk |
| Executive director of Nunavut Land Claims Project | |
| In office 1974–1975 | |
| Baffin Regional Information Officer | |
| In office 1971–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1947 Nunavik, Quebec |
John Amagoalik OC ONu (born November 26, 1947) is an Inuit politician[1] from Nunavik (Québec). He campaigned for Inuit rights and made a significant contribution to the founding of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. He was Chairman of the Nunavut Implementation Commission and is widely regarded as the "Father of Nunavut".