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ᓯᕗᓕᖅᑎ ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ // Premier of Nunavut // Hivuliqti Nunavunmi // Premier ministre du Nunavut

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@j_akeeagok
Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
It was a pleasure to announce $10-a-day child care for families in #Nunavut with Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau - by the end of 2022 parents will see their daycare fees cut by half
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
6 months
With the help of Alex Flaherty, the Prime Minister and his son took part in building a small igloo today. We hope that the federal government will partner with us to build many more homes in Nunavut. Photo Credit: Vincent Desrosiers
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
6 months
President Kotierk and I had the opportunity to take the Prime Minister and his son on-the-land today. Many thanks to young musher Letia Eegeesiak for the excellent ride on her dog team.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
I presented Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau with a gift made by youth at #CambridgeBay ’s Red Fish Studio. I’m so proud of the young artists who produced this art work. The studio is an example of the many innovative projects across #Nunavut .
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
No one should face harassment trying to do their job. I’m sorry that female leaders like @cafreeland have to endure this kind of treatment at work. Hoping for a change for our daughters.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
6 months
With the devolution agreement, our decisions, our resources, our opportunities are in our hands – for Nunavut, by Nunavut. AANGAINNIQ – a clear purpose!
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Happy International Inuit day! The Inuit Circumpolar Council created this day to recognize Inuit leadership globally and to celebrate our culture and the Arctic environment that we call home. Our government is working hard to make Nunavut a territory that reflects Inuit values.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
6 months
Today was a big day for Nunavut and I felt so proud to represent Nunavummiut. We will soon begin three years of transition, then final decision-making about resources on our public lands will be in our hands. #Nunavut
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
6 months
ᓇᒻᒥᓂᖅᓱᕐᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᖃᑎᒌᒍᑎᒃᑯᑦ, ᐃᓱᒪᒃᓴᖅᓯᐅᕈᑎᕗᑦ, ᐊᑐᐃᓐᓇᐅᔪᒃᓴᒋᔭᕗᑦ, ᐱᕕᒃᓴᕗᑦ ᐊᒡᒐᑦᑎᓐᓃᑦᑐᑦ – ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥᐅᑕᓄᑦ, ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ. ᐋᖓᐃᓐᓂᖅ – ᑐᑭᓯᓇᑦᑎᐊᖅᑐᒥᒃ ᐱᔾᔪᑎᖃᕐᓂᖅ!
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
6 months
I consider it an honour to attend the late Ed Broadbent's state funeral and pay my respects. Admired by so many, Mr. Broadbent contributed greatly to Canada's social and political fabric. He believed in each and every Canadian as evidenced by his pursuit of social justice.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Great to connect with Minister @melaniejoly in person & chat about joint priorities
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
#Nunavut is excited about the new changes to our boundaries — this agreement is a benefit to #Inuit & local communities as it calls for continued access to & freedom of movement on the entirety of #Tartupaluk Island for Nunavut Inuit & Kalaallit Nunaat. #Denmark #Canada #Greenland
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
6 months
Pleasure to meet with the Prime Minister to discuss next steps in implementing devolution, housing and Arctic Security and Sovereignty.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
It was an honour to sit down with the @GGCanada Mary Simon. She’s such an inspirational leader.  ᐅᐱᒍᓱᑦᑎᐊᓚᐅᖅᐳᖓ ᑯᐃᑉ ᑭᒡᒐᖅᑐᖅᑎᖓᓂ ᒥᐊᓕ ᓴᐃᒪᓐᒥᑦ ᐃᒃᓯᕚᖃᑎᖃᖅᑎᓪᓗᖓ. ᑲᔪᖏᖅᓴᐃᔨᑦᑎᐊᕙᐅᓪᓗᓂ ᓯᕗᓕᖅᑎᐅᓕᖅᑐᖅ.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
Thank you to Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau for taking the time to discuss joint work on #Nunavut ’s key priorities. Housing, early childcare education, Elder care were a few of the items we discussed. Looking forward to continuing the dialogue.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
11 months
The @OntarioGovt and @GOVofNUNAVUT now have a memorandum of understanding to work together in areas like infrastructure, health care, and employment training. Thank you to my friend and fellow Premier Doug Ford @fordnation for your strong support of #Nunavut and Northern Canada.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
Productive call w @JustinTrudeau looking forward to working on joint priorities ᑲᔪᓯᓂᖃᑦᓯᐊᑦᑐᒥ ᐅᖄᓚᖃᑎᖃᖅᑲᐅᔪᖓ ᑲᓇᑕᐅᑉ ᐊᖓᔪᖅᑳᕐᔪᐊᖓᓐᓂᑦ ᑐᕈᑑᒥᑦ ᐅᓪᓛᒃᑯᑦ − ᓂᕆᐅᒋᔭᖃᑦᓯᐊᑦᑐᖓ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᖃᕐᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᑲᑐᔾᔨᓗᓂ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔨᔭᕆᐊᖃᕐᓂᕐᓄᑦ
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Justin Trudeau
3 years
Access to affordable housing and child care in the North are some of the many priorities that Premier @J_Akeeagok and I share. We spoke about a number of them today, and I congratulated him again on his election. Thank you for your time, PJ. Qujannamiik.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Nunavut stands with the people of Ukraine and Ukrainians around the world. ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᓇᖏᖃᑎᖃᖅᑐᑦ ᔪᑯᕋᐃᓐᒥᐅᑕᕐᓂᒃ ᔪᑯᕋᐃᓐᒥ ᓄᓇᕐᔪᐊᓕᒫᒥᓗ. #Nunavut
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
I marked the #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation by taking part in the rally organized by @Qikiqtani_Inuit and @NTunngavik - today is a time to think about the resilience of our communities and the hope for our children. #EveryChildMatters #Nunavut
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
It was a pleasure to meet with @ntipresident this afternoon - I look forward to working closely with @NTunngavik to better serve Nunavummiut - we are stronger united #Nunavut #Inuit
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
Excited to be in #CambridgeBay for the strategic retreat. For the 1st time ever, #Nunavut ’s mandate development will include input from all MLAs & @NTunngavik Hoping to leave with a strong unified mandate.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
June is #pride month. For the 1st time in #Nunavut ’s history, our government raised the pride flag at Nunavut’s Legislative Assembly. We also wore our pride pins to celebrate Nunavut’s 2SLGBTQ+ communities. #IqaluitPride #PrideMonth #Pride2022
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
I will be travelling to Nuuk, Greenland today to participate in the @_Arctic_Circle Greenland Forum. I am looking forward to joining my territorial counterparts in representing the Canadian North throughout discussions and presentations on the future of the Arctic. #Nunavut
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Thanks @theJagmeetSingh for the chat on #Nunavut ’s housing gap. Great to catch up with you & @LoriIdlout
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
Had a chance to tour the Canadian High Arctic Research Station in #CambridgeBay . What an impressive facility. There are so many opportunities for innovative research in our territory.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Today I met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak about closing the housing gap in #Nunavut . Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Aluki Kotierk and VP James Eetoolook joined for the meeting to show unity amoung #Inuit to see houses built. We’re ready to build now.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
So many exceptional Northern businesses were on showcase here at Northern Lights. I had a great time walking the tradeshow floor here in Ottawa.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
I met with @MayorofIqaluit on key priorities - looking forward to working together.  ᑲᑎᖃᑎᒋᓚᐅᕋᒃᑯ ᒪᐃᔭ ᐱᐅᓪ ᐃᑉᐸᒃᓴᖅ ᐅᖃᖃᑎᒋᔪᒪᓪᓗᒍ ᐃᖃᓗᖕᓂ ᐃᒪᖓ ᐱᔾᔪᑎᒋᓪᓗᒍ ᐊᓯᖏᓪᓗ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᒋᐊᓕᑦ ᑐᖅᑯᖅᓯᒪᔭᒃᑲ ᐱᔾᔪᑎᒋᓪᓗᒋᑦ.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
#Nunavut has the longest coastline in #Canada . Our people rely on the ocean for sustenance. It’s the #Inuit way to care for our waters & marine life. I’m proud of the work we’ve done to protect our ocean against climate change #WorldOceansDay #TallurutiupImanga #Tuvaijuittuq
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
I had a great conversation with @JustinTrudeau ranging from housing to #Arctic sovereignty & security. Thank you to Prime Minister Trudeau for taking the time to discuss joint work on #Nunavut ’s key priorities.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Getting ready to welcome His Holiness the Pope. Many thanks to residential school survivors for sharing their stories. It has been your advocacy & leadership that has made it possible for #Canada to learn about #Inuit in residential schools. #Iqaluit #Nunavut
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
I was so impressed by the caliber of work produced by students at Inuksuk High School. Many thanks to the staff for giving Deputy Premier Gross, Minister Main and I a tour & a chance to speak to the students about the rally they organized to highlight #Nunavut ’s suicide epidemic.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Congratulations to @TeamNunavut at the Canada Summer Games and Eekeeluak Avalak for his gold medal in wrestling. This is Nunavut’s first ever gold medal at a major @CanadaGames . Well done! Photo credits: Thor Gohl and Canada Games #Nunavut
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
I’m so impressed by the #Arctic fashion we saw on display at the Northern Lights fashion show. Thank you to all the amazing designers for sharing your work.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
I met with Kivalliq Inuit Association President @KonoTattuinee and Nukik CEO @audouin_anne in Rankin Inlet to discuss renewable energy and broadband services in Nunavut. @KivalliqLink #Nunavut #renewableenergy #electricity #fibreoptic
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Today I met with Prime Mister of Greenland, Múte Bourup Egede, to discuss how we can work together to ensure the safety and prosperity of our regions. Many thanks to Prime Minister Egede for the warm welcome in Nuuk. Your land is beautiful. #Nunavut #Greenland
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Our Northern Premiers Forum met today in advance of tonight’s meeting with the Council of the Federation. I’m glad to be together as territorial leaders as we advocate for our shared priorities for healthcare in the North.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
5 months
Today we celebrate National Agriculture Day. In Nunavut, we thank our harvesters who provide country food for their communities, families, and Elders. We are grateful for our abundant land and waters teeming with life and sustaining us. #CdnAgDay #NUAgDay
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Congratulations to @Pauktuutit on the opening of a regional office in Iqaluit. We celebrate your work to advance gender equity and support diversity for Inuit women in Canada.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
The best gift you can give your loved ones is to get immunized against COVID-19. Keep your bubbles small. Encourage your family and friends to get vaccinated. Limit travel. Wear a mask. Wash your hands often. Get tested if you think you have been infected.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
Much gratitude to Alice Joamie for taking the time to meet with me - I always feel grounded when I’m in the company of Elders. #Inuit #Nunavut
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
What a week this has been! Team Nunavut is shining bright in so many sports here at the Arctic Winter games. Congratulations to our medalists. These youth are ambassadors for our territory. Here are a few more photos with our talented young athletes. #AWG2023
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
Took part in the #Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meeting. Looking forward to seeing #Nunavut ’s needs reflected in Budget 2022.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Happy Black History Month! This painting is a favourite of mine. It hangs outside our cabinet room and is regularly commented. Artist Kenia Pike of Whale Cove was 14-years-old when the Nunavut Black History Society gifted her painting to the Legislative Assembly in 2019.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Affordable daycare is now a reality for Nunavut. We are the first to see $10-a-day child care under the new federal agreement. Thank you to Minister Pam Gross and Minister Karina Gould for making this happen for families. A key priority of our Katujjiluta mandate is achieved.
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Karina Gould
2 years
Today, Nunavut becomes the first jurisdiction to reach $10-a-day child care since signing an agreement. Three years ahead of schedule! In Nunavut, and across Canada, our plan for child care is working and making life more affordable for Canadians.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
Had a productive meeting with @stbstvdan We covered how to work together to address Nunavut’s priorities. Housing, Elder care & mental health were on top of our agenda.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Joining our Minister of Education, Pamela Gross, for school visits to commemorate #OrangeShirtDay . Because #EveryChildMatters and the reality of the ongoing impact of residential schools in our communities must be acknowledged. #Nunavut
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
It’s always great to connect with my good friend @ITK_CanadaInuit President Nathan Obed - working together we can better serve the needs of #Nunavut #Inuit
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
I joined Premiers @CCochrane_NWT & @Premier_Silver to call for federal attention, support, and investment in Climate-resilient infrastructure, renewable and alternative secure energy systems, Northern research, knowledge and capacity building, and other economic opportunities.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
6 months
This devolution signing would not be as meaningful without our beautiful culture highlighted but such talented Inuit. Thank you for being a part of the historic day! Photo credit: Vincent Desrosiers
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Excited to be in #Yukon for the Northern premiers meeting. Housing, infrastructure, #Arctic sovereignty & security were among the issues discussed. Thanks @Premier_Silver @CCochrane_NWT We share so many priorities as the territories. Glad to be part of this team of premiers.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Congratulations to Order of Nunavut recipients Maryanne Inuaraq Tattuinee and Dorthy Atuat Tootoo. Thank you for giving your time and talents to Nunavummiut and especially for encouraging and lifting up our youth.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
It was moving to attend the unveiling of the #Inuit Special Constables monument-thank you @Qikiqtani_Inuit ᐃᑉᐱᓐᓇᑦᑎᐊᖅᑲᐅᔪᖅ ᑕᑯᓐᓇᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᓂ ᑖᓐᓇ ᓴᖅᑭᖅᑕᐅᑎᓪᓗᒍ ᑖᒃᑯᓂᖓ ᐃᓄᓐᓂᑦ ᐸᓖᓰᐅᓯᒪᔪᓂᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᐅᒪᑦᑎᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᒃᑯᑕᓕᐊᖑᓯᒪᔪᒥᑦ.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
4 months
Honoured to have witnessed the respect all held for this Canadian leader. And let’s not ever forget the role he played in helping ensure Nunavut found its place on the Canadian map. Rest in peace, Mr. Mulroney, and thank you for your service. My deepest condolences to his family.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Spotlight on #Nunavut Community: #CambridgeBay Cambridge Bay, or Iqaluktuuttiaq, is located on Victoria Island in the Kitikmeot Region. The Canadian High Arctic Research Station, located in Cambridge Bay, supports Arctic research and Indigenous knowledge.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Great to see investments made in regional Inuit associations and renewable infrastructure.
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Dan Vandal
2 years
BIG NEWS! I just announced an additional $7M from our government to advance the Inuit-led @KivalliqLink project, which would deliver renewable energy and high-speed internet to communities in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
Happy holidays from my family to yours. ᖁᕕᐊᓱᒡᕕᖕᒥᑦᖁᕕᐊᓱᒋᔅᓯᖃᑕᙳᑎᓐᓂᑦᐃᓚᔅᓯᓐᓄ. Quviahugitti Quviahugvingmi ilamnin iligijarnun. Ma famille et moi vous souhaitons de joyeuses Fêtes.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
Very happy to attend the opening of the Arnat Qimavik Women’s Shelter in #CambridgeBay . Family violence shelters are essential for protecting women and children in need of a safe. Arnat Qimavik Shelter is a 2nd largest facility servicing women and their children in #Nunavut .
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
An incredible announcement in Igloolik today. Nunavut will have $10-a-day child care in licensed child care centres and home daycares starting December 1.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Our healthcare discussions with the federal government continue here at home thanks to a visit Wednesday evening from @DLeBlancNB and @jyduclos . Minister Main and Minister Kusugak joined me to advocate for better services for Nunavummiut. This meeting leaves us encouraged.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Spotlight on Nunavut Community: Arctic Bay Arctic Bay is located in the Qikiqtani Region and is a gateway to Sirmilik National Park. Inuit named Arctic Bay ‘Ikpiarjuk’ to describe the high hills that surround the community. #Nunavut #ArcticBay
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Happy Nunavut Day! ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ ᐅᓪᓗᕆᔭᐅᑎᓪᓗᒍ ᐅᓪᓗᖃᑦᑎᐊᕐᓂᐊᖅᐳᓯ! Bonne fête du Nunavut! Quviahugitti Nunavut Ubluani!
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
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The Tununiq Theatre Group stopped by my office for a visit with MLA Karen Nutarak. It’s great to see our community artists travelling throughout the territory.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
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Spotlight on #Nunavut Community: Baker Lake #BakerLake is located in the Kivalliq Region and is Nunavut’s only inland community. Baker Lake is home to approximately 2000 people.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Excited to join Minister Kusugak in #RankinInlet for the unveiling of the Igluliuqatigiingniq – building houses together, the #Nunavut 3000 strategy. This agreement includes a Partnership Agreement between NHC & NCCD to deliver up to 2,000 new #housing units across the territory
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Igloolik filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk is recipient of the 2022 Commissioner’s Arts Award. Thank you to Commissioner Eva Aariak for recognizing his extraordinary ability to reflect Inuit culture and practices through film.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Firearms are a crucial tool harvesters use for food security and livelihood. Federal firearms legislation must respect the rights of Inuit hunters.
@globeandmail
The Globe and Mail
2 years
Territorial premiers raise concerns about Ottawa’s gun-control bill, joining backlash to amendments
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
I was privileged to speak on Monday about the need for clean energy infrastructure in the North. Thanks to the Kivalliq Inuit Association for having me at their event for the Kivalliq Hydro Fibre Link.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Qujannamiik @GGCanada Mary Simon for bringing #Inuit and Northerners to the forefront of North American politics.
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Governor General of Canada
1 year
#GGSimon was delighted to welcome President Joe Biden to Canada and discuss our nations’ shared priorities.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
I joined @stbstvdan @NTunngavik @MayorofIqaluit to discuss the need for affordable housing in #Nunavut .Working together we can find meaningful ways to close the housing gap in our territory. Strengthening our communities in the North is the best way to secure #Arctic sovereignty
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
When our communities are strong, Canada thrives. As I meet in Winnipeg with Canadian premiers, our first day of discussions is focused on public safety, labour, affordability, housing, and #Arctic security and sovereignty.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Last night, Minister Joanasie and I attended the Recreational Sports Awards Gala and celebrated the 10th year anniversary of the Recreation & Parks Association of #Nunavut . I also met Eekeeluak Avalak who won Nunavut’s first gold medal at the #CanadaSummerGames in #wrestling .
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
ᐋᓐᓂᐊᖃᕐᓇᖏᑦᑐᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐅᖃᖃᑎᖃᕐᓂᕗᑦ ᒐᕙᒪᑐᖃᒃᑯᓐᓂᑦ ᑲᔪᓯᕗᑦ ᑕᒫᓂ ᐊᖏᕐᕋᑎᓐᓂ ᖁᔭᓐᓇᒦᒃ ᐳᓛᕆᐊᓚᐅᕋᑦᑕ ᐱᖓᑦᓯᐅᑉ ᐅᓐᓄᖓᓂᒃ ᒥᓂᔅᑕ ᓕᑉᓛᖕᒃ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᒥᓂᔅᑕ ᑕᒃᓗᔅ. @DLeBlancNB @jyduclos
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
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Ikayuqtaubluni Alex Flaherty, Kanatap Angayuqqaryuanga uvalu irnini ilauyuq igluliuqhuni ublumi. Nigiukhimayugut taima kanatangit kavamangit iliqatigiirniaqtun uvaptingnun napaqtigiyaangat amigaitunik iglukharnik Nunavunmi.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions hosted premiers to talk about nurse retention and recruitment. Thank you to federation president Lisa Silas and President of the Canadian Medical Association Dr. Alika Lafontaine for a thoughtful discussion on health human resources.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Thank you to the Nunavut Teachers Association for meeting with myself and Education Minister Pamela Gross to foster a shared understanding of the priorities and needs of our roughly 770 teachers, school staff and administrators in Nunavut’s K-12 education system.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
I hope you all had day a great #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay we all need to celebrate our identities and communities across Canada. I’m proud to be premier of a territory that’s homeland to #Inuit
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Glad to be reunited with my Northern counterparts @Premier_Silver from #Yukon and @CCochrane_NWT from #NorthwestTerritories #cdnpoli ᐊᓕᐊᓇᐃᒍᓱᒃᐳᖓ ᑲᑎᒃᑲᓐᓂᕋᒃᑭ ᐅᑭᐅᖅᑕᖅᑐᒥᐅᖃᑎᒃᑲ ᔫᑳᓐᒥ ᓄᓇᑦᓯᐊᒥᓪᓗ.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Team Nunavut athletes presented their walkout gear for the 2023 Arctic Winter Games at the Legislative Assembly today. Minister David Joanasie and I are excited to travelling soon to Wood Buffalo to cheer on Team Nunavut!
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Always great to connect with premiers across the country via conference call. We are stronger together.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Nunavut Supports Ukraine ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᐃᔪᑦ ᔫᑯᕋᐃᓐᒥ Le Nunavut Appuiel’Ukraine Nunvut Ikajuqtuijut Ukrainemi
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
Wishing PM @JustinTrudeau a speedy recovery. Isolation is hard for those of us always on the job. Thinking of you and your family.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
Proud day first #Inuk @GGCanada Mary Simon delivers parts of Throne Speech in #Inuktitut
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Government of Nunavut
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
I am excited to see new federal investment today in the Inuit-led Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project. Thank you to Minister Dan Vandal for visiting #Iqaluit and announcing $4 million for the Qikiqtaaluk Corporation to study #renewable energy alternatives for our capital city.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
I had an opportunity to catch up with Senator Patterson. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me. ᐅᖃᓪᓚᖃᑎᖃᕈᓐᓇᖅᓯᓚᐅᖅᐳᖓ ᐃᑦᑐᒃᑯᕕᖕᒥᐅᑦ ᑕᓂᔅ ᐹᑐᓴᓐᒥᑦ . ᖁᔭᓐᓇᒦᒃ ᑲᑎᖃᑎᒋᔪᓐᓇᓚᐅᕋᕕᙵ.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Nunavut is co-chairing the Arctic Security Working Group with Joint Task Force North. I was honoured to give a keynote speech to open the annual Northern and #Arctic security event being held in Iqaluit. @JTFN_FOIN
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
It was an honour to attend the House of Commons question period on Monday. Here’s a clip of our cabinet being recognized by the speaker. We’re keeping busy in Ottawa meeting with Canada on Katujjiluta priorities. #NUontheHill #nupoli #canpoli
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Project Ramadan was in Iqaluit this weekend to give out fresh food and toiletries along with non-perishables. Thank you to the Arctic Food Bank and visiting Senator Salma Ataullahjan.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Thank you to Agnico Eagle Mines for meeting with me to talk about new ways we can work together to increase jobs, training and community supports.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
I met with members of the Canadian Rangers and @JTFN_FOIN . The @GOVofNUNAVUT will work with @NationalDefence to ensure #Inuit and Northerners are part of sovereignty and security efforts as we look to see nation building investments in the Canadian #Arctic .
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
I was happy to be able to visit with the board of Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit while they met in Iqaluit. Thank you IUT for your work to promote Inuit language.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
10 months
Tea with Tagak. 🩷
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
I had the opportunity to sit down with Prime Minister of Greenland, @MuteBEgede . I am proud of the conversations we had over the weekend and look forward to working with Greenland towards the betterment of the #North . #Nunavut
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
I’m honoured to have presented at the Arctic Inspiration Awards. Congratulations to all the winners especially the team selected for a million dollar prize for the Pilimmaksaijuliriniq Project towards wellness in Inuit Nunangat.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
6 months
Thank you to our precious Elders, leaders, and negotiators for all your hard work to get us to this devolution agreement. Thank you to the youth of our territory for inspiring us. Together, we will carry Nunavut forward to its full potential.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Team Nunavut continues to amaze at the North American Indigenous Games. Thank you to our Minister of Sport David Joanasie for supporting our athletes on the ground in Nova Scotia. Go Nunavut go! #NAIG2023
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
Thank you to the Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault for coming to Iqaluit. We met to discuss fisheries, protected areas, and reconciliation in Nunavut.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
3 years
Mon appel de ce matin avec le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a été fructueux. Je me réjouis de travailler sur des objectifs communs. Uqaqvigiyara nakuuqpiaqtumik Angayuqqaaryuaq Trudeau ublaaq  – niriuqtungalu havaqlugit katimadjutit hivulliugutauyunik
@JustinTrudeau
Justin Trudeau
3 years
Access to affordable housing and child care in the North are some of the many priorities that Premier @J_Akeeagok and I share. We spoke about a number of them today, and I congratulated him again on his election. Thank you for your time, PJ. Qujannamiik.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
2 years
This week I had the privilege of working closely with a group of Elders who are residential school survivors to prepare for His Holiness, Pope Francis’ visit to #Iqaluit . I’m in awe of the dedication of these leaders to raise awareness about the truth of what #Inuit endured.
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Premier P.J. Akeeagok
1 year
This incident involving Yukon highlights the need for Northerners to be fully involved in discussions surrounding Arctic security and we look forward to further collaboration between the three Northern territories and the Government of Canada
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