The Premier of Nunavut is the first minister for the Canadianterritory of Nunavut. They are the territory's head of government and de facto chief executive, although their powers are considerably smaller than that of a provincial premier.
There have been three premiers of Nunavut. The current premier is Peter Taptuna, since November 15, 2013.[3] The first premier of Nunavut was Paul Okalik,[4] who entered office on April 1, 1999. The second premier of Nunavut is Eva Aariak, who was selected on November 14, 2008.[5]