Joe Savikataaq

Joe Savikataaq (born c. 1960) is a Canadian politician who served as the fifth premier of Nunavut from 2018 to 2021.

He was elected premier on June 14, 2018 by the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, after his predecessor Paul Quassa lost a no-confidence vote.

Akeeagok was selected to become premier in the Nunavut Leadership Forum on November 17, 2021 defeating Savikataaq.

[8] He is married to Susan Savikataaq, and has 3 children, Joe Jr., Wendy, and Jamie.

[9] His son, Joe Savikataaq Jr., became mayor of Arviat in March 2020 following the death of Bob Leonard.