David Akeeagok | |
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Deputy Premier of Nunavut | |
In office June 14, 2018 –November 19, 2021 | |
Premier | Joe Savikataaq |
Preceded by | Joe Savikataaq |
Succeeded by | Pamela Gross |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Quttiktuq | |
Assumed office October 30,2017 | |
Preceded by | Isaac Shooyook |
Personal details | |
Residence(s) | Grise Fiord,Nunavut |
David Akeeagok is a Canadian Inuk politician from Grise Fiord,Nunavut.
He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in the 2017 general election. [1]
He represents the electoral district of Quttiktuq,and serves as Nunavut's Deputy Premier,Ministry offices of Economic Development and Transportation,Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission,the Liquor Commission,the Liquor Licensing Board. [2] His nephew,P.J. Akeeagok,is the current Premier of Nunavut.
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