Official, Nunavut, Territorial
David AkeeagokGovernment House Leader; Minister of Education; Minister responsible for the Nunavut Arctic College
Clarion follows the bills David Akeeagok sponsored, their remarks in the chamber and the lobbying meetings that name them.
In brief
This is the role we last recorded, and roles change after elections and cabinet shuffles, so check the official source.
- Riding
- Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu
- Jurisdiction
- Nunavut
- dakeeagok7@gov.nu.ca
Remarks in the chamber
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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…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
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…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
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…
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Oral Question 115 – 7(2): Activities of Nunavut Arctic College (Porter)
Mr. Speaker, the Arctic College works very closely with Human Resources and Nunavut Housing Corporation. As most of us know, the smaller the community, the harder the staff housing becomes. It is a huge challenge that…
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Oral Question 115 – 7(2): Activities of Nunavut Arctic College (Porter)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) Not having staff does hurt in terms of our community learning centres which we want, which we have committed to providing at every Nunavut community. And that becomes a bi…
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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…
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