Career
Evyagotailak is a notable Copper Inuit. On 20 August 2008, Evyagotailak stepped down as the Modern Language Association. He stated that he wanted to run for the presidency of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA). Prior to becoming an Modern Language Association, in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut Evyagotailak was the mayor of Kugluktuk and worked with several local organizations, including the KIA of which he was both vice-president and president