Anthony (Tony) Andersen is a

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politician who serves on the

Nunatsiavut Assembly The Nunatsiavut Assembly is the legislative branch of the government of Nunatsiavut, Canada. History On January 22, 2005, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut signed the Labrador Inuit Lands Claims Agreement with the federal and provincial governments cove ...

Personal life

He was born to Edgar Andersen and Muriel Andersen. His brother Wally Andersen is also currently a member of the Nunatsiavut Assembly and so is his nephew Thomas Evans. His niece Lela Evans was elected to the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2019, defeating his nephew Randy Edmunds.

Career

Andersen briefly served as President of Nunatsiavut following the resignation of William Andersen III. He has also served as the AngajukKâk of Nain. He replaced Kate Mitchell as First Minister of Nunatsiavut after her resignation. Andersen is one of 2 members of the Nunatsiavut Assembly that represents Nain. In 2022, Andersen was permanently appointed as First Minister following a general election.First Minister, Executive Council, Speaker selected
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References

Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Inuit politicians Indigenous leaders in Atlantic Canada 21st-century Canadian politicians 21st-century indigenous leaders of the Americas 21st-century Inuit people Inuit from Newfoundland and Labrador First ministers of Nunatsiavut {{Newfoundland-politician-stub