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THE HONOURABLE PJ AKEEAGOK

Premier of Nunavut
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.

Latest News

01 December 2021
Health PVC replaces CPHO vaccination letter for travel into Nunavut
Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer today announced that as of today, vaccinated travellers returning to Nunavut will no longer need a vaccinated... Read More
30 November 2021
Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week
Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week is December 1 to 7, 2021.
30 November 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for some frontline health employees
Minister of Health John Main announced that beginning January 10, 2022, the Department of Health will require mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for... Read More
30 November 2021
Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s Rankin Inlet store opening
The Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission will officially open its Rankin Inlet store on December 4, 2021.
29 November 2021
Boil Water Advisory lifted for the Hamlet of Pond Inlet
The Department of Health advises residents of the Hamlet of Pond Inlet that the boil water advisory is lifted.
29 November 2021
Reminder: Boil Water Advisory for Clyde River
The Department of Health reminds that all residents of Clyde River must boil their water before consumption until further notice.
29 November 2021
Stomach illness and diarrhea in Clyde River
The Department of Health advises residents of Clyde River that there is a stomach illness circulating in the community.
29 November 2021
Applications available for Victim Assistance Fund
The Department of Justice, through the Victim Assistance Fund, is accepting applications for victim assistance funding from individuals,... Read More
29 November 2021
Community COVID-19 vaccine dates for ages 5-11
Community COVID-19 vaccine dates for ages 5-11
26 November 2021
Team Nunavut Looking for Volunteers for Games
Are you interested in volunteering with Team Nunavut?
26 November 2021
Increase in fox sightings in Iqaluit
The Department of Health would like to notify residents of Iqaluit that there has been a significant increase in fox sightings in the city.
26 November 2021
COVID-19 vaccine now available for children five to 11
Minister of Health John Main has announced the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 pediatric vaccine for children aged five to 11 is expected to arrive in... Read More
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