Janet Brewster
Janet Brewster | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Iqaluit-Sinaa | |
| Assumed office November 19, 2021[1] | |
| Preceded by | Elisapee Sheutiapik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1969 or 1970 (age 54–55)[2] |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
| Residence(s) | Iqaluit, Nunavut |
Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster (born 1969 or 1970) is a Canadian Inuk politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in the 2021 Nunavut general election.[3] She represents the electoral district of Iqaluit-Sinaa.
Prior to her election to the legislature, Brewster served on Iqaluit City Council, including a stint as deputy mayor of the city.
On June 2, 2022, during members' statements, Brewster came out as LGBTQ in a statement celebrating the legislature's decision to raise a pride flag for the first time, becoming the territory's first known LGBTQ holder of political office.[4]
References
- ^ "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News. 19 November 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ Wright, Trevor (October 19, 2021). "MLA candidates on the issues: Janet Brewster, Iqaluit Sinaa". NNSL Media.
- ^ Madalyn Howitt, "Nunavummiut elect 11 fresh faces to territorial legislature". Nunatsiaq News, October 25, 2021.
- ^ "Nunavut Legislature raises Pride flag for 1st time". CBC North, June 2, 2022.