First Inuvialuk on the Council of the Northwest Territories

1965AD

1950–1983

At this time, the Northwest Territories is administered by the Council of the Northwest Territories, led by the Commissioner. Abraham Okpik, originally from Aktlarvik, is appointed in 1965, making him the first Inuk Council Member.

Meeting of the Council of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, February 1965. Abraham Okpik is standing, third from left. Photo credit: NWT Archives/G-1979-014-0098.