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References
- ↑ Derek Neary, "New MLAs acclaimed in Baker Lake, Kugluktuk; race set for Pangnirtung mayor". Nunavut News , July 24, 2020.
- ↑ Jim Bell, "'We have to cooperate with each other'". Nunatsiaq News , May 1, 2008.
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