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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

02 June 2022
Community Cleanups 2022
It’s time for this year’s community cleanups!
01 June 2022
Nunavut plans for continuity of healthcare services over the summer
Several Nunavut communities can expect their health centres to be temporarily closed, or see a reduction in services, over the summer.
01 June 2022
Possible case of rabies in Kugaaruk
The Department of Health is advising residents of Kugaaruk that a dog in the community was euthanized after it killed a fox that showed possible... Read More
01 June 2022
Dog attacked by fox in Whale Cove tests positive for rabies
The Department of Health is advising residents of Whale Cove that the sample from a dog that died following a fox attack in Whale Cove has tested... Read More
31 May 2022
World No Tobacco Day
To mark this year’s World No Tobacco Day, recognized annually on May 31, the Department of Health wants to remind Nunavummiut to follow the two... Read More
30 May 2022
Avian influenza reminder and resources
To date, there have been detections of avian influenza in wild and/or domestic birds in all 10 provinces, the Yukon and widespread detections in the... Read More
27 May 2022
Increase in respiratory illnesses across Nunavut
The Department of Health is advising Nunavummiut of an increase of respiratory infections, including influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)... Read More
26 May 2022
Pride Month 2022
Pride Month celebrations are being held across North America from June1−June 30, celebrating the history and diversity of 2SLGBTQ+ or Two-Spirit,... Read More
26 May 2022
Rabid fox attacks dog in Whale Cove
The Department of Health is advising residents of Whale Cove that a fox has attacked a domestic dog in the community and has tested positive for... Read More
25 May 2022
Pangnirtung Tuberculosis outbreak update
The Department of Health is advising that the outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) declared in Pangnirtung on November 25 is ongoing
25 May 2022
Senior Management changes across the GN
Premier Akeeagok, has confirmed three changes at the senior level of management throughout the Government of Nunavut (GN).
24 May 2022
Additional COVID-19 vaccine doses approved for 18-plus Nunavummiut
The Government of Nunavut’s Department of Health, in response to recent guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations, has begun... Read More
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