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 |
| Name | Vote | % |
---|
| Johannes Lampe | acclaimed | |
2014 general election
Nunatsiavut general election, 2014: Nain (2 members) |
| Name | Vote |
---|
| Sean Lyall | 367 |
| Richard Pamak | 243 |
| Joe Dicker | 181 |
| Jim Lyall | 150 |
| Johannes Lampe | 134 |
| William Barbour | 101 |
2012 presidential election
Round 1
Nunatsiavut presidential election, 2012 (1st round) |
| Name | Vote | % |
---|
| Johannes Lampe | 821 | 38.51% |
| Sarah Leo | 742 | 34.80% |
| Susan Nochasak | 569 | 26.69% |
Total Valid Ballots | 2,132 | 100% |
Round 2
Nunatsiavut presidential election, 2012 (2nd round) |
| Name | Vote | % |
---|
| Sarah Leo | 1,107 | 50.83% |
| Johannes Lampe | 1,071 | 49.17% |
Total Valid Ballots | 2,178 | 100% |