David Akeeagok | |
|---|---|
 Akeeagok in 2023 | |
| 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 Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu | |
| Assumed office October 27,2025 | |
| Preceded by | P.J. Akeeagok |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Quttiktuq | |
| In office October 30,2017 –September 22,2025 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac Shooyook |
| Succeeded by | Steven Taqtu |
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 represented the electoral district of Quttiktuq until 2025,and served 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 former Premier of Nunavut. He ran for his nephew's seat of Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu in the 2025 general election,winning with 41.1%. [3] He was nominated for the position of premier in the 2025 leadership forum,losing to John Main. [4]
