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Peter Taptuna
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| 3rd Premier of Nunavut | |
| In office November 19, 2013 – November 21, 2017 |
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| Commissioner | Edna Elias Nellie Kusugak |
| Preceded by | Eva Aariak |
| Succeeded by | Paul Quassa |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Kugluktuk | |
| In office October 27, 2008 – September 24, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Joe Allen Evyagotailak |
| Succeeded by | Mila Adjukak Kamingoak |
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| Born | 1955/1956 (age 68–69) Cambridge Bay, Northwest Territories |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
| Website | http://www.premier.gov.nu.ca/en |
Peter Taptuna (born c. 1956) is a Canadian politician. He served as the third Premier of Nunavut from 2013 to 2017.
He was first chosen in the election on October 27, 2008. He represented Kugluktuk, a western area of Nunavut. This was for the 3rd Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. Peter Taptuna was elected Nunavut's third Premier on November 15, 2013. He officially took office on November 19, 2013.
From 2009 to 2013, he held many important jobs. These included Deputy Premier and Minister of Economic Development & Transportation. He also oversaw the Nunavut Development Corporation and the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation.
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About Peter Taptuna's Life
Peter Taptuna was born in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. He spent most of his life in Kugluktuk, Nunavut. He went to a residential school in Inuvik, Northwest Territories.
He studied management at Nunavut Arctic College. There, he learned about business and how to manage people. He also earned special certifications for skilled trades.
His Work Before Politics
Before politics, Peter Taptuna worked in the oil and gas industry for 13 years. He was part of the first all-Inuit drilling team on an offshore rig. This was in the Beaufort Sea. He also worked at the Lupin Gold Mine. Later, he worked for the Kugluktuk Hunters and Trappers Organization.
Peter is married to Joanne, and they have five children. They also have nine grandchildren. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Peter Taptuna's Political Journey
Peter Taptuna was a member of the Kugluktuk Municipal Council. He also served as Deputy Mayor from 1999 to 2004. He was on the boards of the Kitikmeot Corporation and the Nunavut Development Corporation.
Becoming a Member of the Assembly
He was first elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in 2008. He represented the area of Kugluktuk. In that election, he won with 264 votes.
Becoming Premier
On November 15, 2013, Peter Taptuna became the Premier of Nunavut. He won against Paul Okalik and Paul Quassa. In September 2017, he announced he would not run for Premier again.
His Time as Premier
As Premier, Peter Taptuna talked about the importance of finding new chances. He wanted to help Nunavut's economy, society, and culture grow.
Goals and Priorities
His main goals as Premier were to improve education and training. He also wanted to bring in smart investments. This included money for exploring resources, building new things, and supporting small businesses. He also focused on arts, culture, and tourism.
He believed in working well with different groups. This included Inuit organizations, local towns, and the Canadian government. He felt this teamwork was key for economic growth. He said his leadership was about "actions and outcomes," not just "visions and wish lists." He emphasized that it was about all Nunavummiut (people of Nunavut), not just individuals.
Devolution Negotiations
On October 3, 2014, Nunavut and Canada started talking again about devolution. Devolution means giving more control to the local government. These talks were about public lands and resources in Nunavut. These are currently managed by the federal government. Talks about offshore matters, like oil and gas, were planned for later.
See also
In Spanish: Peter Taptuna para niños
