Janet Brewster

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.

For the American philanthropist, writer and radio broadcaster, see Janet Huntington Brewster.

Janet Brewster
MLA
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Iqaluit-Sinaa
Assumed office
November 19, 2021[1]
Preceded byElisapee Sheutiapik
Personal details
Born1969 or 1970 (age 53–54)[2]
Political partynon-partisan
consensus government
Residence(s)Iqaluit, Nunavut

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
  1. "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  2. Wright, Trevor (October 19, 2021). "MLA candidates on the issues: Janet Brewster, Iqaluit Sinaa". NNSL Media.
  3. Madalyn Howitt, "Nunavummiut elect 11 fresh faces to territorial legislature". Nunatsiaq News, October 25, 2021.
  4. "Nunavut Legislature raises Pride flag for 1st time". CBC North, June 2, 2022.


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