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For the American philanthropist, writer and radio broadcaster, see Janet Huntington Brewster.
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Janet Brewster
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Iqaluit-Sinaa | |
Assumed office November 19, 2021 |
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Preceded by | Elisapee Sheutiapik |
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Born | 1969 or 1970 (age 54–55) |
Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
Residences | Iqaluit, Nunavut |
Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster (born 1969 or 1970) is a Canadian Inuk politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in the 2021 Nunavut general election. She represents the electoral district of Iqaluit-Sinaa.
Prior to her election to the legislature, Brewster served on Iqaluit City Council, including a stint as deputy mayor of the city.
On June 2, 2022, during members' statements, Brewster came out as LGBTQ in a statement celebrating the legislature's decision to raise a pride flag for the first time, becoming the territory's first known LGBTQ holder of political office.
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