P.J. Akeeagok
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Pauloosie Jamesie Akeeagok, commonly, and officially known, as P.J. Akeeagok[3][4] MLA (Inuktitut: ᐱᔭᐃ ᐊᕿᐊᕈᖅ; 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.[5] He represents the electoral district of Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu.
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P.J. Akeeagok ᐱᔭᐃ ᐊᕿᐊᕈᖅ[1] | |
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6th Premier of Nunavut | |
Assumed office November 19, 2021[2] | |
Commissioner | |
Deputy | |
Preceded by | Joe Savikataaq |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu | |
Assumed office October 25, 2021[2] | |
Preceded by | Pat Angnakak |
Personal details | |
Born | Pauloosie Jamesie Ageeagok (1984-11-05) November 5, 1984 (age 39) Grise Fiord, Northwest Territories, Canada |
Political party | Independent |
Residence(s) | Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada |
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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.[6]