Johnny Abel

Johnny W. Abel (January 1, 1947 – October 13, 1995) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Vuntut Gwitchin in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 1992 until his death in 1995. He was a member of the Yukon Party.[1][2][3]

Johnny Abel
MLA for Vuntut Gwitchin
In office 1992–1995
Preceded by	Norma Kassi
Succeeded by	Esau Schafer
Personal details
Born	January 1, 1947 Old Crow, Yukon
Died	October 13, 1995(1995-10-13) (aged 48) Yukon, Canada
Political party	Yukon Party
Occupation	band councillor

He served as chief of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation from 1978 to 1984.[2]

Abel drowned in a canoeing accident[4][5] in 1995.

The film Arctic Son was inspired by a meeting between Andrew Walton and Johnny Abel.[6]

References

1. Canada, Parliament; Normandin, Pierre G. (April 2, 1995). "The Canadian Parliamentary Guide". Gale Canada – via Google Books.
2. "Credits". Arctic Son. PBS. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
3. "The Legislature Speaks - MLA Biography - Johnny Abel". yukonlegislaturespeaks.ca.
5. "Vuntut Gwichin". Yukon Votes 2006. CBC News. 2006. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
6. "Film Description". Arctic Son. PBS. Retrieved 2009-12-18.