I believe I am the strongest voice for our community and will represent our town to the best of my ability. I am loud and ready to use all my skills to be the best MLA we have ever had.

My public speaking and communication skills are my strongest assets. I have always had an ability to express myself clearly and I have relationships with people all over the territory due to my work in Northern media.

I am currently the Assistant Deputy Mayor for the Town of Inuvik and I also sit on the board of directors for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. I have spent much of my adult life reporting the news or telling stories through video. I believe these experiences have prepared me to represent my community at this level.

Raising our daughter to be a strong individual is definitely top of that list. I'm also proud that I have grown a lot as a person with the help of my family and by reaching out to counselling services here in Inuvik. I'd like to see more people taking these programs as well, as I think it's healthy to communicate our feelings in a safe place.

Professionally I have to say I had the most fun working with the Inuvialuit Communications Society, producing the guerilla-style web series "Inuvik TV."

Wellness. I want the people of the north to heal, and that is a wide statement for sure, but I mean all across the board. From the people who need substance addiction treatment to those who want to speak with counsellors, therapists and more health care professionals.

I see so many people hurting from their past, or from things that have been done to them, and I know the help is out there. I just want to help the two sides connect on a bigger level.

Cost of living, affording to live here and making Inuvik a comfortable place to raise a family. Our heating costs are rising, yet we are sitting so close to fields of natural gas and potential for exploration and development.

I'd like to see responsible access to those fields in the Mackenzie/Beaufort Delta to not only bring down the cost of heating our community, but to also create jobs for those in the sector. Our community needs sustainable heating and employment. I see both as possible.

Get a treatment centre for addictions and wellness started for our region. There are so many communities near Inuvik that would benefit from a space where those in need could find support at home, or very close to it.

I am confident that if we build our strength from the inside, our whole region will prosper. I don't want to send anyone else away from home, out of their support systems, only to come back into the same broken cycles. I want to see them at home, where it shows other people around them there is hope.

Lets help those who can't help themselves in the communities most affected.

Look at Tuktoyaktuk. There are actual houses that are at risk of falling into the ocean unless they are moved, and I want to see the GNWT (Government of the Northwest Territories) be the moving force behind that, finding the money to make it happen and easing the community, because they feel abandoned.

I see it here at home too. The municipality is paying more into maintaining the aging sewer systems because of slumping ground. I'd look at ways to help slow the melting process and work with local governments to see it through.

I just want to be accountable to the people who elect me. I want to show my community what I am doing and putting on regular meetings with the constituents to inform them all of what we are doing in the Legislative Assembly. Post videos on social media and on my website, and keep up to date with what is going on at all levels, from the youth to the elderly.

Let's start by responsibly developing our resources where we can. If we see a need, like the one we face in Inuvik currently, why aren't we exploring those with serious intent?

I am always open to discussion and I hope that by working with local governments and being transparent in everything we do — that means consulting the constituents, explaining our decisions and welcoming input — we can work toward a strong and healthy relationship with everyone at the table.

Not at all. Inuvik needs a regular member to bring all our needs to the table.

No. I want to represent my community at the regular MLA level.

I ran four years ago at the last election and it was a pretty close run against Robert C. McLeod. I have pride in my hometown and the people that live in it. I wanted to try and make change that they wanted.

At a smaller scale, I've been with Inuvialuit Wildlife Management since I was 21 years old, 18 years.

Becoming a parent.

Climate change.

Employment and housing.

Lower the cost of living in the North.

Be a little more serious about it. We all don't like the idea of climate change, but we can't change it, we can't hide it. We just have to be ready for it and work with the people to adjust to climate change.

I think there's a lot of work to be done.

It seems sometimes that some of the big projects and the things that happen in government is rushed and pushed. I'd like to slow things down, do things right and make sure all the appropriate organizations are involved so there's no conflict down the road.

We have to step back and look at the big picture and see what we can do to better secure jobs and what kind of infrastructure we need to have long-term jobs, not just short-term.

We'd meet a lot more with Indigenous groups and make sure all Indigenous groups have their land claims finalized. That way we can work together on some of the issues that they're facing, infrastructure, creating jobs in their communities in the Northwest Territories.

The GNWT should be working closely with Indigenous groups.

If elected, will you be seeking a cabinet position?

No.

Would you like to be premier?

No.

Becoming involved in political office has been on my mind for as long as I can remember; I delayed this pursuit due to educational, career and family priorities. At this point in my life, the timing is right for me to commit myself to representing the people of the Boot Lake riding in the 19th Legislative Assembly.

My background includes more than 20 years of experience working in community development, financial management and intergovernmental relations, in addition to being elected and serving two terms as an executive of the Inuvik Community Corporation, representing over 1,000 members. As the Chief Negotiator for self government during the past five years, I have developed a solid experience dealing with various local, territorial and federal levels of government.

My Master's Degree in management from Royal Roads University has provided me with a solid understanding of organizational culture, setting priorities and achieving results.

Although I do not have previous experience as an MLA, I am dedicated and eager to learn through research as well as speaking to others. Over the past months, I have spoken to various political figures, including past MLAs, to further my understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an MLA and will continue to do so to better serve the constituents of the Inuvik Boot Lake riding.

Advocating for the Inuvialuit of the Inuvik Region as their chief negotiator for their Self Government Agreement is the role that I am most proud of. At times, it has been challenging to focus on what is best for the Inuvialuit of the region, so that we are not making sacrifices for a quick resolution.

I recognize there are many issues facing the N.W.T. which makes it very difficult to identify only one issue. That being said, important issues that come to mind are the quality of our educational system and health care system, as they directly impact all residents.

Education is critical, as improving our education system will have a positive impact in other areas such as employment, income support, development of industry, housing, health and crime rates. Some issues to address within our educational system include the ratio of students per teacher, as well as improving the success rate of our high school graduates in universities and colleges.

The health care system is important to every family and resident in the N.W.T. Therefore, as leaders, our goal should be to advocate for our constituents to receive a high quality of medical care and services. To achieve this, we need to keep up with medical advancements and best practices by providing support and investment in our health care professionals, equipment and infrastructure.

Having lived in Inuvik for the past few decades and after speaking to many residents in the Boot Lake riding, it is my opinion that the high cost of home ownership is a priority. We have some families that are spending all their monthly income to heat and maintain their homes, and believe that it would be more economical to move into social housing, live in crowded houses, or relocate.

I would work to decrease the cost of living. A high cost of living is a reality in the North, but for many residents it's a day to day struggle.

I would strive for economic stability, rather than boom and bust.

To ensure that my community prospers it is critical to lay the foundation for a stable economic future for local businesses and my constituents. We need to invest in the well being, and the future well being, of our families and the community and future generations.

Our elders have told us for years that something is not right in our seasonal patterns, which in my view is climate change.

The GNWT developed a 2030 Climate Change strategic framework and received feedback which was categorized into nine themes. I would like to ensure the capacity and support is available to continue moving forward in this area, using the work completed to date as a starting point. This could be a jump off point for our youth to get involved in the sciences and environmental practices to monitor climate change.

Government has to accept change, the status quo is no longer acceptable. Government must have a more streamlined process for delivery of programs and service, and start thinking outside the box.

This is difficult, recognizing the different needs of the regions and community, as well as the unique resources in each region.

I recognize that at the current time the N.W.T. diamond mines are one of the major investments in our economy and it is important that residents of the N.W.T. benefit from these arrangements. We need to ensure continued investment in building capacity, tourism and developing new industry with a focus on economic development.

It may be advantageous to review the GNWT business incentive policy to look at whether it is most effectively benefiting every region in the N.W.T.

As self-government negotiator for the Inuvialuit, I recognize the need for improved relations between the GNWT and Indigenous people. To address this issue in the short term, educational sessions should be mandatory for all GNWT employees who are dealing with Indigenous people. The goal of these sessions should be to provide some knowledge on the history and culture of Indigenous people; this will provide an understanding which will foster respect and appreciation toward Indigenous people and allow for improved working relationships.

Internally, the government needs to evaluate the current training/educational supports available to Indigenous people with the goal of identifying why Indigenous people are not advancing when it comes to equal representation in the workforce. Following this is the commitment we need to focus on addressing barriers.

Yes. I would be honoured if selected for this role and fully committed.

If elected, I would be honoured to have this opportunity provided to me by colleagues at the legislative assembly at some point in my career.

I want to use my experience and passion to contribute to the economy and social development of Inuvik Boot Lake.

I have a combined 30 years of experience in provincial and municipal politics in Newfoundland and Labrador .

As the mayor of the Town of Massey Drive in Newfoundland, I was able to use my relationship with the provincial government to build a paved five kilometre alternate emergency access road to the community.

Our economy depends largely on the mining industry, and we are not doing enough to encourage prospecting and exploration to replace these mines as they reach the end of their life cycle.

The economy in Inuvik is stagnant, and we need to work toward taking advantage of our minerals and oil and gas potential.

To develop our natural resources.

We need to lessen our dependance on diesel fuel and concentrate on hydro, wind and solar power to compliment our oil and natural gas resources.

Successive N.W.T. MLA's have allowed themselves to lose control of creating and implementing programs and legislation, and have allowed senior GNWT bureaucrats to take over the work that the MLAs were elected to do.

The people of the Boot Lake riding are tired of hearing that "we are sorry, but those are the rules." They want rules and policies that are flexible to the needs of the people.

Develop our natural resources, and stop the millions of dollars that we lose annually through the fly-in/fly-out mine workers. If your income is earned in the N.W.T., then you either live in the N.W.T., or at least pay taxes in the N.W.T.

We lose millions of dollars annually in federal transfer payments, in addition to the potential taxes that are lost.

I would listen to the voices of the people, and I would respect and honour our land and all of its inhabitants.

This is part of my discussion as I go door-to-door in Boot Lake to find out what concerns the people of this district

I have not considered this and it has not been raised during my campaign.