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References
- ↑ "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News . Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ↑ Madalyn Howitt, "Nunavummiut elect 11 fresh faces to territorial legislature". Nunatsiaq News , October 25, 2021.
- ↑ Jeff Pelletier, "Nunavut votes: Aggu up for grabs following Quassa’s departure". Nunatsiaq News , October 15, 2021.
- ↑ Jane George, "The candidates: Aggu". CBC North, October 21, 2021.
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