Johannes Lampe

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Biography

Johannes Lampe is a Canadian politician who is the current President of Nunatsiavut, an autonomous Inuit region of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Career

Lampe was sworn in as president in May 2016 after being the only candidate for the role. He hopes to preserve the Inuit culture, identity and language. Before becoming president, he served as a member of the Nunatsiavut Assembly for Nain and he served as Minister of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. Lampe also attempted to return the remains of Labrador Inuit to Labrador from European museums including the remains of Abraham Ulrikab.

Lower Churchill Project

In June 2016, he led a protest at the office of MHA Perry Trimper.

Electoral record

2016 presidential election

2016 Nunatsiavut presidential election
NameVote%
    Johannes Lampeacclaimed

2014 general election

Nunatsiavut general election, 2014: Nain (2 members)
NameVote
    Sean Lyall367
    Richard Pamak243
    Joe Dicker181
    Jim Lyall150
    Johannes Lampe134
    William Barbour101

2012 presidential election

Round 1

Nunatsiavut presidential election, 2012 (1st round)
NameVote%
    Johannes Lampe82138.51%
    Sarah Leo74234.80%
    Susan Nochasak56926.69%
Total Valid Ballots2,132100%

Round 2

Nunatsiavut presidential election, 2012 (2nd round)
NameVote%
    Sarah Leo1,10750.83%
    Johannes Lampe1,07149.17%
Total Valid Ballots2,178100%
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