FIRST PERSON | Politicians talk about Arctic sovereignty. But as a northern voter, I feel abandoned by Ottawa

FIRST PERSON | Politicians talk about Arctic sovereignty. But as a northern voter, I feel abandoned by Ottawa

Damien Haogak sees the impact of climate change, rising costs of living and the lack of investments in northern infrastructure. The Yellowknife resident is looking for a federal party that sees the value in investing in the Arctic beyond a military presence.

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This First Person article is the experience of Damien Haogak, who lives in Yellowknife. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ.  After four years of university in Edmonton, I moved back to Yellowknife in 2023 with my partner. The pandemic meant I didn’t have many opportunities to return home, and I was happy to be back North, even if it meant a higher cost of living. This is where my heart is. Wildfires were no…