About Johnny Abel
Lived 1947 – 1995 (aged 48). Johnny Abel was a Canadian politician.
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.
He served as chief of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation from 1978 to 1984. in 1995.
The film Arctic Son was inspired by a meeting between Andrew Walton and Johnny Abel.
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Who was Johnny Abel?
Canadian politician
When was Johnny Abel born?
Johnny Abel was born on 1 January 1947 in Old Crow.
When did Johnny Abel die?
Johnny Abel died on 13 October 1995 in Yukon.
What was Johnny Abel's occupation?
Johnny Abel was a politician.
What nationality was Johnny Abel?
Johnny Abel was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Abel. https://biography.guide/johnny-abel/
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