Uqqummiut (Inuktitut: ᐅᕐᒃᑯᒻᒥᐅᑦ,[1] Inuinnaqtun: Uqqurmiut)[1] is a territorial electoral district (riding) for the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, Canada.

On 24 October 2014, he was expelled for the legislature and the seat became vacant with a by-election to be held within six months.

[2] The by-election was held 9 February 2015 and Pauloosie Keyootak of Qikiqtarjuaq was elected.

[3] After the original count both Samuel Nuqingaq and Niore Iqalukjuak were tied with 187 votes each.

A recount was held November 5 and Nuqingaq was declared elected with 187 while Iqalukjuak had 185.