P. J. Akeeagok
P. J. Akeeagok | |
|---|---|
| 6th Premier of Nunavut | |
| Assumed office November 19, 2021[1] | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Deputy | Pamela Gross |
| Commissioner | Eva Aariak |
| Preceded by | Joe Savikataaq |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu | |
| Assumed office November 19, 2021[1] | |
| Preceded by | Pat Angnakak |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pauloosie Jamesie Ageeagok November 5, 1984 Grise Fiord, Northwest Territories |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
| Residence(s) | Iqaluit, Nunavut |
Pauloosie Jamesie Akeeagok, commonly known as P. J. Akeeagok[2] (born November 5, 1984) is a Canadian Inuk politician who in 2021 became the sixth and current premier of Nunavut.[3] He was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in the 2021 Nunavut general election.[4] He represents the electoral district of Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu.
Prior to his election to the legislature, he was president of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, resigning from that position in August 2021 in preparation for the election campaign.[5]
Background[]
Akeeagok was born on November 5, 1984[6] and raised in Grise Fiord.[7]
Political career[]
Akeeagok was elected to the Legislative Assembly in the territorial election in 2021. He was selected to become premier in the Nunavut Leadership Forum on November 17, 2021 and defeated incumbent premier Joe Savikataaq.
References[]
- ^ a b "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ "'That boy is going to be premier one day': Meet Nunavut's P. J. Akeeagok". Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ "Premier Akeeagok announces cabinet portfolios". Government of Nunavut. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
- ^ Madalyn Howitt, "Nunavummiut elect 11 fresh faces to territorial legislature". Nunatsiaq News, October 25, 2021.
- ^ "P. J. Akeeagok resigns as head of Qikiqtani Inuit Association, plans to run for MLA". CBC North, August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Congratulations to PJ Akeeagok on your second term as @Qikiqtani_Inuit President. I'm happy we'll continue working together to benefit Inuit in the region. Also, happy birthday!". Joe Savikataaq. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ Jane George, "P. J. Akeeagok has been selected as Nunavut's next premier". CBC North, November 17, 2021.
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