Board & Staff Members

The NWMB consists of nine members appointed by:

1. Governor in Council appoints the NWMB Chairperson based on nominations from the NWMB
2. Kivalliq Inuit Association
3. Qikiqtani Inuit Association
4. Kitikmeot Inuit Association
5. Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
6. Governor in Council based on the advice of the Minister responsible for fish and marine mammals (i.e. Fisheries and Oceans Canada).
7. Governor in  Council based on the advice of the Minister responsible for the Canadian Wildlife Service (i.e. Environment Canada) 
8. Governor in Council based on the advice of the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada in consultation with the Commissioner-in-Executive Council (*the appointed member is to be a resident of the Nunavut Settlement Area)
9. Commissioner-in-Executive Council (i.e. Government of Nunavut)

Each appointed member’s term is for a period of four years and a member may be reappointed.

 

All decisions of the NWMB are decided by a majority of votes cast and are required to have a quorum of members (i.e. 5 members). All members of the NWMB have a vote, except the Chairperson, the Chairperson only votes to break a tie.  These nine individuals form a unique and independent decision-making body. Although they rely upon their Government and Inuit partners for advice and for technical assistance, the members of the NWMB make their decisions on behalf of the public of the NSA, and not as agents of their appointing bodies.

 

Chairperson:  Daniel Shewchuk

Appointed by: Governor in Council / NWMB

Term Begins:  September 15, 2022

Term Expires:  September 14, 2026

 

Vicky Johnston

Appointed by: Governor in Council / Canadian Wildlife Service

 

Steve Mapsalak

Appointed by: Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Term Begins:  March 24, 2022
Term Expires:  March 23, 2026

 

Amanda Dumond

Appointed by: Govenor in Council / Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Term Begins:  August 28, 2024

Term Expires:  August 27, 2028

 

Simon Komangat
Appointed by: Kitikmeot Inuit Association
Terms Begins: October 1, 2021

Term Expires: September 30, 2025

 

Joshua T. Arreak

Appointed by: Qikiqtani Inuit Association
Term Begins: March 10, 2021

Term Expires: March 9, 2025

 

Philip Putumiraqtuq
Appointed by: Kivalliq Inuit Association
Term Begins:  February 4, 2021
Term Expires:  February 3, 2025

 

Hagar Idlout-Sudlovenick

Appointed by: Government of Nunavut-Department of Environment

 

Simeonee Keenainak

Appointed by: Governor in Council / Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Term Begins:  February 9, 2024

Term Expires:  February 8, 2028

 

Adamie Delisle Alaku
Makivik Alternate Member
Term Begins: June 19, 2019
Term Expires: January 26, 2023

 

James May
Makivik Alternate Member
Term Begins: June 19, 2019 
Term Expires: January 26, 2023 

 

Jason Akearok, M.Sc.

Executive Director

Phone: (867) 975-7300

 

Vacant

Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Policy Advisor

Phone: (867) 975-7300

 

Patricia Pearson

Director of Finance and Administration

Phone: (867) 975-7300

 

Denis Ndeloh, Ph.D.
Director of Wildlife Management
Phone: (867) 975-7300

 

Taqialuq Sataa
Administration and Financial Assistant
Phone: (867) 975-7300
Email:

 

Inuusiq Akavak
Logistics and Administration Coordinator
Phone: (867) 975-7300

 

Elisabeth Hadryanto

Senior Finance Officer

Phone: (867) 975-7300

 

 

Vacant

Interpreter / Translator

Phone: (867) 975-7300