Stephen Kakfwi
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Stephen Kakfwi (born November 7, 1950, in Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories) is a Canadian politician and a former Premier of the Northwest Territories.
Kakfwi was Premier from 2000 to 2003. During his time in office he supported current designs for an oil pipeline in the Mackenzie Valley. This contrasted with his opposition in the 1970s towards the proposed Mackenzie Valley Pipeline.
Kakfwi is a non-status Slavey. He is married and has three children.
Preceded by Jim Antoine |
Premier of Northwest Territories 2000-2003 |
Succeeded by Joe Handley |
Premiers of Northwest Territories | |
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Haultain | Braden | Nerysoo | Sibbeston | Patterson | Cournoyea | Morin | Antoine | Kakfwi | Handley |