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. 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 ↗

2. 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 ↗

3. 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 ↗

4. 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 ↗

5. 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 ↗

6. 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 ↗

7. 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 ↗

8. Item 4: Returns to Oral Questions

   Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m returning to Oral Question No. 83-7(2), dated June 3, 2026, asked by MLA for Arviat South, Jamie Kablutsiak, and asked of our Hon. John Main, Acting Minister of Education. Mr. Speaker, I ri…

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

9. Member’s Statement 85 – 7(2): Safety During Spring Travels (Akeeagok)

   Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it’s springtime now, and it’s great that many people here in Iqaluit are travelling on the land and walking leisurely elsewhere. Just a note of caution: The rivers are just startin…

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

10. Minister’s Statement 81 – 7(2): Nunatsiavut Visitors and Exchange (Akeeagok)

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Before I start, we are thinking of William’s family, who will be having funeral service, and we think of them. Mr. Speaker, Nunavut Arctic College is proud of the range of Inuit language and cul…

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