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While swearing-in ceremonies usually take place within Ottawa, Idlout has opted for something else SA国际影视传媒� to instead to have it take place within Nunavut itself at IqaluitSA国际影视传媒檚 Astro Theatre.

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The ceremony was held almost entirely in Inuktitut.

The NDP party leadership is also quite excited to have someone such as Idlout on-board.

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It was more than just being proud, said Idlout, but also supporting her fellow Nunavummiut, paying the throat singers, drummers and others who performed and the Astro Theatre for the ceremony.

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The House of Commons will resume sitting on Nov. 22, where Idlout will be representing Nunavut as MP.