Premier P.J. Akeeagok, right, addresses the Nunavut Association of Municipalities conference on Tuesday, alongside David Joanasie, minister of community and government services. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Akeeagok cuts conference address short to attend to matters in the legislative assembly, where he faces potential leadership challenge Wednesday
The morning after he was confronted with a challenge to his leadership by Nunavut MLAs, Premier P.J. Akeeagok brought a message of unity to municipal leaders at the Nunavut Association of Municipalities conference in Iqaluit.
Premier P.J. Akeeagok rolls up his sleeve to receive a vaccination from public health nurse Amiel Hernandez at the legislative assembly Friday. Akeeagok and Health Minister John Main were among more than a dozen people who got their COVID-19 shots at the pop-up clinic. “It’s just an incredible way to protect the people in your life,” Main said, encouraging Nunavummiut to get their vaccines as winter approaches. Flu and COVID-19 shots are available at local health centres and through Iqaluit Public Health. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)