David AkeeagokGovernment House Leader; Minister of Education; Minister responsible for the Nunavut Arctic College

Recent interventions

A teaser slice of each chamber intervention — read the full text on the official record.

1. Oral Question 125 – 7(2): Sakku School (Angootealuk)

   Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as education minister that oversees this project, I will have a very healthy deliberation with the minister responsible for Arctic College, and I assure the member that between thos…

   2026-06-11·Legislative Assembly·Official record ↗

2. Minister’s Statement 85 – 7(2): Nunavut Arctic College 2026 Spring Graduates and

   Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize the 2026 graduation celebrations taking place in communities across Nunavut through Nunavut Arctic College. These celebrations are recognizing students for their dedica…

   2026-06-11·Legislative Assembly·Official record ↗

3. Member’s Statement 95 – 7(2): Graduation Ceremonies (Akeeagok)

   Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Before I begin, it is my little brother’s birthday. Happy birthday up in Grise Fiord, Amon Akeeagok. This is very difficult for me wanting to celebrate with everybody. With Iqaluit, a number of…

   2026-06-11·Legislative Assembly·Official record ↗

4. Item 4: Returns to Oral Questions

   I return to Oral Questions which was asked by a member of Arviat South, Jamie Kablutsiak, who has asked to our Hon. Gwen Healy Akearok, the Acting Minister of Nunavut Arctic College. Thank you, Gwen, for covering. The…

   2026-06-11·Legislative Assembly·Official record ↗

5. Oral Question 125 – 7(2): Sakku School (Angootealuk)

   Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank you for your due diligence. The school under renovation is expected to be completed by November 2027. However, we know there are different issues that have risen, so this may be pos…

   2026-06-11·Legislative Assembly·Official record ↗

6. Minister’s Statement 83 – 7(2): Launch of Ilinniakkannirniq Career Magazine

   Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to share good news: the Department of Education launched a new career magazine called Ilinniakkannirniq. Mr. Speaker, the magazine, available both digitally and in print, and is de…

   2026-06-11·Legislative Assembly·Official record ↗

7. Oral Question 125 – 7(2): Sakku School (Angootealuk)

   Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, thank you for raising this very issue that happens. And as I stated, there’s a possible delay to summer 2028. Those are one of the issues that are being highlighted. I would be happ…

   2026-06-11·Legislative Assembly·Official record ↗

8. Oral Question 117 – 7(2): Education Infrastructure (Qammaniq)

   Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I can say that for fiscal year 2025, looking at the Business Plan that we have, there is $2.4 billion that we require to make sure that we respond to all the requests and prior…

   2026-06-10·Legislative Assembly·Official record ↗

9. Oral Question 113 – 7(2): Activities of Nunavut Arctic College (Kautuk)

   Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, right now Piqqusilirivvik has shut down for the end of the school year, but they will be reopening in the fall. As to the question about the positions in language programs for the…

   2026-06-10·Legislative Assembly·Official record ↗

10. Oral Question 119 – 7(2): Education Infrastructure (Taqtu)

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the full-day daycare also requires a number of infrastructure increases, in terms of if it doesn’t already have enough in terms of for the schools. For the recommended protections…

    2026-06-10·Legislative Assembly·Official record ↗