David Joanasie (born June 22, 1983) is a Canadian Inuk politician from Cape Dorset, Nunavut.

David attended school at Cape Dorset and learned Inuktitut up until third grade.

He eventually earned a certificate in business communication from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax and a diploma from Algonquin College.

[3] In July 2013, David was arrested for drunk driving in Prince Edward Island.

[5] David is married to Emily Joanasie, and together they have five children: Sayri, Cynthia, Qulittalik, Pittaaluk, and Pattu.