Jeremy Tunraluk elected new president of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.

The organization that represents Inuit in Nunavut has a new president. 

Jeremy Tunraluk, who was born in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, was elected president of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) with 34.4 per cent of the vote on Monday night. 

Tunraluk previously worked for the Qikiqtani Inuit Association and is a well-known Nunavut musician. 

Tunraluk takes over from former president Aluki Kotierk, who announced earlier this year she wouldn't be seeking re-election. 

Tunraluk said he had a "wonderful time campaigning" and he was humbled to be elected as president. 

"I've barely slept last night," Tunraluk said.

The father of four was sworn into the role Tuesday morning and starts the position immediately. 

He said throughout his campaign, he saw Inuit need more support from NTI. 

"Inuit are struggling day in and day out. We really need to look at how we treat our hunters and food providers," he said. "Culturally, we really need to step up as NTI and make sure that we're talking to the people and listening." 

He said one of his first priorities is to visit all of Nunavut's 25 communities. 

"This campaign has truly showed me that Inuit need help."

NTI said voter turnout was around 67 per cent across the territory. For the first time, NTI offered $100 vouchers to every person who showed up to vote. 

The Trailbreaker5:04Iqaluit musician performed for the stranded Air India passengers.

Jeremy Tunraluk is a local musician in Iqaluit. He talked to the CBC's Mah Noor Mubarik about performing for the stranded Air India passengers. 

Tunraluk won with 5,730 votes, while Cathy Towtongie received 5,212 votes. Andrew Nakashuk (3,628 votes) and Nicole Camphaug (2,092 votes) came in third and fourth.

Tunraluk said it was a friendly campaign overall, and showed him that people at all levels of government need to work more closely. 

"We need to work together. It is very humbling that we worked very closely with each other," he said. 

"I'm almost even speechless ... We're going into the actual work now." 

NTI's president serves as a member of its board of directors and executive committee, as well as the chairperson and director of several other other councils and organizations tied to NTI.