Krista Carnogursky was born in Inuvik, NT and is of Gwich’in descent. She attended post-secondary school and obtained a Diploma in Correctional Services and a Degree in Criminal Justice.
Krista’s career of 19 years in the Public Service began with the Department of Justice where she worked at the North Slave Young Offenders Facility; as a Probation Officer; and then a senior Probation Officer and obtained experience with conducting interviews, interpreting legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures, and drafting reports and recommendations. Next as the Manager of Diversity and Inclusion within the Department of Finance, she was responsible for developing and evaluating comprehensive GNWT wide diversity and inclusion strategies, initiatives and programs, in addition to identifying and making recommendations to address systemic barriers within the public service.
Krista was appointed as Acting Language Commissioner by the Legislative Assembly effective January 10, 2025.
The Languages Commissioner for the Northwest Territories is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly. The role is to promote the Office of the Official Languages Commissioner and to investigate, report and make recommendations to ensure compliance with the Official Languages Act ensuring recognition of the rights, status, and privileges of the Northwest Territories’ 11 Official Languages.