The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Dr. Scott Reid, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, congratulate President Todd Russell (acclaimed) and all councillors (acclaimed and elected) following the announcement of election results for the NunatuKavut Community Council.
Nominated candidates who were elected by acclamation to serve on the governing council include:
- Dexter Flynn, councillor for Area 1: Straits.
- Jessie Tobin (incumbent), councillor for Area 5: Western Labrador.
The general election for contested positions on the governing council was held on November 7, with the following elected to join the governing council:
- Roy Mangrove (incumbent), councillor for Area 2: Battle Harbour
- Cyril Campbell (incumbent) and Boyce Turnbull (incumbent), councillors for Area 3: Bolsters Rock to Spear Point
- Lorna Knee, councillor for Area 4: Sandwich Bay / Island of Ponds
- James Holwell (incumbent) and Hughlett Williams (incumbent), councillors for Area 5: Central/Northern Labrador
- Jeanette Russell, councillor for Area 7: All of Canada outside NunatuKavut; and
- Zoey Russell, youth councillor
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador congratulates President Russell and all councillors and thanks all candidates for offering their candidacy in the general election.
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“Todd Russell has provided strong and effective leadership to his people for a long time, and they have placed their trust in him for another term. I value our relationship and commit to continuing to work with President Russell and his council on matters that are important to the members of NunatuKavut.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“I look forward to meeting with President Russell and the members of the governing council to hear about their priorities and plans for the future. I commend all people who put their name forth to represent the interests of their community and advocate to improve their well-being.”
Honourable Dr. Scott Reid
Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation
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