Premier of Nunavut
Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs
Minister of Indigenous Affairs
Minister responsible for Immigration
Minister responsible for the Utility Rates Review Council
Minister responsible for Seniors
Phone: (867) 975-5050
Fax: (867) 975-5051
Email: premier@gov.nu.ca
607 Queen Elizabeth Way
Unit 301
Iqaluit, NU
X0A 3H0
Phone: (867) 979-0410
Fax: (867) 979-0415
Email: pjakeeagok@niaqunnguumla.ca
P.J. Akeeagok was elected in the general election held on October 25, 2021, to represent the constituency of Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu in the 6th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.
Mr. Akeeagok was elected as Premier of Nunavut during the Nunavut Leadership Forum’s proceedings of November 17, 2021. He was sworn into office on November 19, 2021. He also serves as Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Minister responsible for Immigration and Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation.
Prior to his election, Mr. Akeeagok served two terms as the President of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association. His professional experience also includes senior management positions with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. He is a past member of the boards of directors of Larga Baffin, the Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation and the Nunasi Corporation.
Mr. Akeeagok is originally from Grise Fiord, Canada’s most northerly community. He has studied at both Nunavut Sivuniksavut and the University of Ottawa.
P.J. and Parniga are the proud parents of Jacob, Jazmine and Ryan. Mr. Akeeagok’s personal interests include hunting and other outdoor pursuits.