Janet Brewster

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
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 19, 2021[1]
Preceded byElisapee Sheutiapik
Personal details
Born1969 or 1970 (age 54–55)[2]
Political partynon-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]

  1. ^ "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News. 19 November 2021. 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.