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Eva Aariak. Eva Qamaniq Aariak (Inuktitut ᐄᕙ ᖃᒪᓂᖅ ᐋᕆᐊᒃ, * 10. Januar 1955 in Arctic Bay, Nunavut) ist eine kanadische Inuit-Politikerin und war von 2008 bis 2013 Premier des kanadischen Territoriums Nunavut. Seit 2021 ist sie Kommissarin von Nunavut.
Eva Qamaniq Aariak a CM ONu (Inuktitut: ᐄᕙ ᐋᕆᐊᒃ, IPA: [iːva aːʁiak]; born January 10, 1955) is a Canadian Inuk politician, who was elected in the 2008 territorial election to represent the electoral district of Iqaluit East in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.
- CBC reporter, teacher, Languages Commissioner of Nunavut
- Justin Trudeau
Hon. Eva Qamaniq Aariak C.M., O.Nu. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of Eva Qamaniq Aariak as the new Commissioner of Nunavut on January 12, 2021. Commissioner Aariak was officially sworn in on February 3, 2021 in the chamber of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut by Chief Justice Neil Sharkey.
- Early Life and Education
- Early Career
- Work on Inuit Languages
- Political Career
- Personal Life
- Awards and Honours
Eva Qamaniq Aariak was born and raised in Arctic Bay, a small community in northern Baffin Island (part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut). Her father, Eric Mitchell, was of Scottish descent and worked for the art company Canadian Arctic Producers. Although Aariak and Mitchell formed a relationship later on in Aariak’s life, she was raised by he...
Upon returning to the North, Aariak worked several jobs including as an educator, translator and producer of children’s books. She was also a television reporter and radio announcer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation(CBC). An active community member, Aariak served in a number of capacities, including as the councillor of the Arctic Bay Educa...
Aariak’s lifelong passion has been the study of languages and, in particular, of Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun. (See also Indigenous Languages in Canada). As such, she has assumed positions that could further the understanding of these languages, both within their own linguistic communities and within the broader context of English and French languages...
On 27 October 2008, Aariak won the seat for Iqaluit East in Nunavut’s third territorial election, becoming the only woman elected to Nunavut’s 19-seat Legislative Assembly. On 14 November 2008, Aariak was chosen as Nunavut’s second premier, defeating Paul Okalik and a third candidate for premier, Tagak Curley. She is the fifth woman to lead a provi...
Eva Aariak raised four children: Karliin, Jordan, Shawn and Jari; and she is a grandmother. She currently resides in Iqaluit and continues to advocate for the preservation and promotion of Inuit languages and Indigenous rights.
On 25 September 2014, Eva Aariak received an Eve award from Equal Voice, an organization that works to elect female candidates in Canadian politics.
12. Jan. 2021 · January 12, 2021. Ottawa, Ontario. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Eva Aariak as the new Commissioner of Nunavut. Ms. Aariak has been a lifelong champion for Nunavut and Inuit languages and culture.
12. Jan. 2021 · January 12, 2021. Ottawa, Ontario. Throughout her distinguished career as an educator, journalist, entrepreneur, public servant, and elected official, Eva Aariak has worked to promote Inuit culture and languages.
12. Jan. 2021 · Former premier Eva Aariak is new commissioner of Nunavut. Commissioners swear-in new members of Legislative Assembly, and provide assent for new laws. CBC News · Posted: Jan 12, 2021 9:33 AM...
