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P.J. Akeeagok
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P.J. Akeeagok in 2024
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| 6th Premier of Nunavut | |
| Assumed office November 19, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Joe Savikataaq |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu |
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| Assumed office October 25, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Pat Angnakak |
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Pauloosie Jamesie Ageeagok
November 5, 1984 Grise Fiord, Northwest Territories (now Nunavut), Canada |
| Political party | Independent |
| Residences | Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada |
P.J. Akeeagok (born November 5, 1984) is a Canadian Inuk politician. He became the sixth and current premier of Nunavut in 2021. The Premier is the leader of the government in Nunavut.
Akeeagok was chosen as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in the 2021 election. He represents the area of Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu. Before becoming a politician, he was the president of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association. He left that job in August 2021 to prepare for the election.
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About P.J. Akeeagok
P.J. Akeeagok was born on November 5, 1984. He grew up in a place called Grise Fiord. His family has other members involved in politics too. His aunt, Pat Angnakak, was the politician for his area before him. His uncle, David Akeeagok, is also a politician for another area called Quttiktuq.
P.J. Akeeagok's Political Journey
Akeeagok was elected to the Legislative Assembly in the 2021 election. This assembly is like the parliament for Nunavut. On November 17, 2021, he was chosen to be the Premier of Nunavut. This happened at a special meeting called the Nunavut Leadership Forum. He won against the previous Premier, Joe Savikataaq.
On January 18, 2024, something very important happened. The governments of Canada and Nunavut signed an agreement. It is called the Nunavut Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement. This agreement gives the government of Nunavut control over its own land and natural resources. This was the biggest land transfer in Canada's history. It means Nunavut can now make more decisions about its future.
Vote of Confidence
In November 2024, another politician, Solomon Malliki, asked for a "motion of no confidence" against Akeeagok. This is a vote to see if other politicians still trust the leader. Malliki said that Akeeagok was not communicating well. He also claimed there was a "toxic environment" in the legislature. However, Akeeagok survived the vote. He received support from his cabinet members and three other politicians.
Future Plans
On July 8, 2025, P.J. Akeeagok announced that he would not run for re-election. This means he will not seek to be a politician again in the next election.
