Kusugak, Pujjuut

Pujjuut is a former teacher at Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik and was Director of Language and Cultural Development with the Kivalliq Inuit Association before serving as a Hamlet Councillor and then as the Mayor for Rankin Inlet for two years. He sits on the board of directors for Nunavut Sivuniksavut (Unique college program for Inuit youth in Ottawa) and the Atuqtuarvik Corporation (private Inuit investment company). Pujjuut started with Agnico Eagle Mines in 2015 as Senior Coordinator for Community Affairs. He enjoys hunting, camping and fishing with his family at their cabin. Pujjuut is passionate about his Inuktitut language and education.