Daisy Arnaquq didnSA国际影视传媒檛 plan on becoming QikiqtarjuaqSA国际影视传媒檚 mayor, but was happy to step up when community found itself in need of one.

Arnaquq has lived in the community of roughly 600 people her whole life, and currently works full-time at the local school. She took on the role of mayor in January 2023, when former mayor Harry Alookie resigned from the position.

She did not intend to serve as mayor long-term, but when no other candidates put themselves in the running for the position in the coming municipal elections, she decided to serve the community again.

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ArnaquqSA国际影视传媒檚 first 10 months as mayor have been busy, she said, particularly as she continues to juggle the demands of the job with her duties at the school. However, she plans to reduce the time she spends at the school in the near future, in order to devote more time to her work in public office.

Arnaquq was reluctant to name the biggest issues facing Qikitarjuaq, but said one of her main focuses as municipal leader will be finalizing unfinished projects and working on local bylaws.

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As Arnaquq gears up for her first full term as QikiqtarjuaqSA国际影视传媒檚 mayor, she encourages her neighbours in the community to continue working together in pursuit of their goals.

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