Clinton Unka, of the Deninu KSA国际影视传媒檜e First Nation in Fort Resolution, has joined the field of candidates running in the byelection to fill the vacant Tu Nedh茅-Wiilideh seat.

Unka was the last one to file before the Jan. 14 deadline, making him the sixth contender.

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He will be opposed by Ernest Betsina, Richard Edjericon, Mary Rose Sundberg, Nadine Delorme, and former MLA office holder Steve Norn.

A civil servant for the Government of the Northwest Territories since 2018, Unka worked as a human resources officer in the Department of Finance.

He holds a bachelorSA国际影视传媒檚 degree in political science from Carleton University in Ottawa.

The focus areas for UnkaSA国际影视传媒檚 campaign include healthcare and access to programs in small communities, as SA国际影视传媒淐ovid-19 is a harsh reality currently facing the territory and is impacting our communities harshly at extraordinary rates.SA国际影视传媒�

He sees this taking the form of improved access to local health-care centres and rapid Covid testing.

Like other candidates, Unka will also be concentrating on housing as well SA国际影视传媒� seeking more quality, affordable housing stock and access to funding for first-time buyers.

In addition, Unka said he will advocate for community-based healing and supports for mental health and addictions. He also plans to push for community members to be able to access coaching and training to help fellow residents take care of each other.

Regarding his opponents, Unka said that SA国际影视传媒渁ll of the candidates are very credible, and I think that itSA国际影视传媒檚 a fair game.SA国际影视传媒�

He also spoke of his relationship to Norn, who was removed as MLA in November, which prompted this byelection.

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During his time campaigning, Unka plans to use virtual methods to interact with constituents.

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