The Honourable Cecile Nelvana Lyall was elected on October 27, 2025, to represent Netsilik in the 7th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. Through the Nunavut Leadership Forum, Ms. Lyall was selected to join the Executive Council and sworn into office on November 20, 2025. Before entering elected office, Ms. Lyall worked with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated as a Policy Analyst in housing and homelessness. She later served as the Executive Assistant to the Vice President, supporting work to strengthen programs and services for Inuit. Ms. Lyall has long been active in her home community. She served on the Taloyoak Municipal Council and on the Board of Directors of Nunavut Sivuniksavut, where she held the roles of Vice Chair and Secretary-Treasurer.