Government House Leader
Minister of Education
Minister responsible for the Nunavut Arctic College
Phone: (867) 975-5026
Fax: (867) 975-5095
Email: dakeeagok7@gov.nu.ca
607 Queen Elizabeth Way
Unit 301
Iqaluit, NU
X0A 3H0
Phone: (867) 979-0410
Fax: (867) 979-0415
Email: DavidAkeeagok@niaqunnguumla.ca
David Akeeagok was elected on October 27, 2025 to represent the constituency of Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu in the 7th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. Elected to Executive Council for his third time and has been assigned portfolio as Government House Leader, Education and Nunavut Arctic College.
Mr. Akeeagok previously held Quttiktuq riding (Grise Fiord, Resolute Bay, Arctic Bay) for two consecutive terms being elected and by acclamation in the 5th and 6th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut started in 2017, during which he held 16 Ministerial portfolios over 2 terms.
Mr. Akeeagok was raised in Grise Fiord, Canada’s most northerly community. He has held several professional positions in his career, including a variety of senior appointments in the Government of Nunavut. These positions included Chief Devolution Negotiator, Deputy Minister for numerous departments and Secretary to Cabinet.
David and his wife, Carol, are proud community members of Iqaluit. Together, they enjoy a growing family of seven children and seven grandchildren.