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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 is a Canadian politician. He was the third leader, or Premier, of Nunavut from 2013 to 2017.
He was first elected to represent Kugluktuk, a community in Nunavut, in 2008. This was for the 3rd Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, which is like their parliament. On November 15, 2013, he was chosen to be Nunavut's third Premier. He officially started his job on November 19, 2013.
Before becoming Premier, from 2009 to 2013, he held many important jobs. These included Deputy Premier and Minister of Economic Development & Transportation. He was also in charge of things like mines and business support for Nunavut.
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About Peter Taptuna
Early Life and Education
Peter Taptuna was born in Cambridge Bay. 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, law, and how to manage people. Peter Taptuna also earned special certifications for skilled trades.
Career Before Politics
Peter Taptuna worked in the oil and gas industry for 13 years. During this time, he was part of the first all-Inuit drilling team on an offshore rig. This rig was located in the Beaufort Sea. He also worked at the Lupin Gold Mine and for the Kugluktuk Hunters and Trappers Organization.
Peter and his wife, Joanne, have five children and nine grandchildren. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Peter Taptuna's Political Journey
Local Government Roles
Before joining the territorial government, Peter Taptuna was involved in local politics. He served on the Municipal Council of Kugluktuk from 1999 to 2004. He was also the Deputy Mayor during this time.
He was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Kitikmeot Corporation. This organization helps with economic development in the Kitikmeot region. He also served on the Nunavut Development Corporation board.
Becoming a Member of the Legislative Assembly
Peter Taptuna was first elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in 2008. He represented the electoral district of Kugluktuk. In that election, he received 264 votes, which was 59.7% of the total. He won against Donald Havioyak.
Election as Premier
On November 15, 2013, Peter Taptuna competed for the position of Premier of Nunavut. He won against two other candidates, Paul Okalik and Paul Quassa. In September 2017, Taptuna announced that he would not seek another term as MLA. This meant he would not run in the 2017 Nunavut general election.
When Peter Taptuna became Premier, he spoke about his main goals for Nunavut. He wanted to find new opportunities for the economy, society, and culture.
His top priorities were education and training for people in Nunavut. He also wanted to encourage smart investments in many areas. These included exploring natural resources, building new infrastructure, and supporting small businesses. He also aimed to boost arts, culture, and tourism.
Working Together
Premier Taptuna also stressed the importance of working well with others. He wanted to cooperate with different groups, including Inuit organizations and local governments. He also aimed to work closely with the federal government of Canada. This cooperation was key to helping Nunavut's economy grow.
He explained that being a leader meant taking action and getting results. He said it was about what was best for all Nunavummiut (people of Nunavut), not just individuals.
Devolution Negotiations
On October 3, 2014, Nunavut and Canada officially restarted talks about "devolution." Devolution means transferring control of public lands and resources from the federal government to Nunavut. These lands and resources were managed by the federal government at the time. Discussions about offshore matters, like oil and gas, were planned for a later date.
See also
In Spanish: Peter Taptuna para niños
