List of premiers of Nunavut
# List of premiers of Nunavut

The Canadian territory of Nunavut was formed on April 1, 1999 through the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act. Nunavut, since its formation, has had a consensus government. In a consensus government, the premier is elected by the non-partisan members of the Legislative Assembly. Prior to April 1, 1999, the land that Nunavut occupies was part of the Northwest Territories.

## History

The territory's first premier, Paul Okalik, was elected after the 1999 general elections. He was re-elected to a second term after the 2004 general elections. Although Okalik was re-elected to a third term after the 2008 general elections in the Iqaluit West riding, he was defeated by newly elected MLA Eva Aariak in the premiership vote on November 14. On 15 November, 2013, Peter Taptuna beat out Paul Okalik and Paul Quassa for the position of premier.

## Premiers of Nunavut

| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Term of office | Term of office | Electoral mandates (Assembly) | Political party | Riding |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | Paul Okalik (b. 1964) | 1 April 1999 | 19 November 2008 | 1999 election (1st Leg.)⁠ 2004 election (2nd Leg.) | Non-partisan | MLA for Iqaluit West |
| 2 | Eva Aariak (b. 1955) | 19 November 2008 | 19 November 2013 | 2008 election (3rd Leg.) | Non-partisan | MLA for Iqaluit East |
| 3 | Peter Taptuna (b. 1956) | 19 November 2013 | 21 November 2017 | 2013 election (4th Leg.) | Non-partisan | MLA for Kugluktuk |
| 4 | Paul Quassa (b. 1952) | 21 November 2017 | 14 June 2018 | 2017 election (5th Leg.) | Non-partisan | MLA for Aggu |
| 5 | Joe Savikataaq (b. 1960) | 14 June 2018 | 19 November 2021 | Appointment (5th Leg.) | Non-partisan | MLA for Arviat South |
| 6 | P.J. Akeeagok (b. 1984) | 19 November 2021 | incumbent | 2021 election (6th Leg.) | Non-partisan | MLA for Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu |
