Vivian Motzfeldt (born June 10, 1972) is a Greenlandic politician who has held significant roles in the country's government and parliament. A prominent member of the Siumut party, she has served as a minister in the Naalakkersuisut (Government of Greenland) and as Speaker of the Inatsisartut (Parliament of Greenland).
Early life and career
Vivian Motzfeldt was born on June 10, 1972. Before entering politics, she worked as a teacher, acquiring a background in education that later influenced her political focus.Political career
Motzfeldt's political career began with her election to the Inatsisartut (Parliament of Greenland).- Member of Inatsisartut: She was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 2013, representing the social-democratic Siumut party. She has since been re-elected, maintaining her seat in the legislative body.
- Speaker of Inatsisartut: Motzfeldt served two non-consecutive terms as the Speaker of the Inatsisartut. Her first term as Speaker ran from 2017 to 2018. She later returned to the position, serving a second term from 2021 until the parliamentary elections in 2024. As Speaker, she was responsible for presiding over parliamentary sessions, maintaining order, and representing the parliament.
- Minister in Naalakkersuisut: From 2018 to 2021, Motzfeldt served as a minister in the Naalakkersuisut (Government of Greenland). During this period, she held the portfolio of Minister for Education, Culture, Church, and Foreign Affairs. In this role, she was responsible for key areas including national education policy, cultural initiatives, matters concerning the church, and Greenland's external relations and international cooperation.
Positions held
- Member of Inatsisartut (2013–present)
- Speaker of Inatsisartut (2017–2018)
- Minister for Education, Culture, Church, and Foreign Affairs (2018–2021)
- Speaker of Inatsisartut (2021–2024)
References
- [https://ina.gl/ Inatsisartut – Parliament of Greenland official website]
- [https://naalakkersuisut.gl/ Naalakkersuisut – Government of Greenland official website]