Anthony (Tony) Andersen is a Labrador Inuit politician who serves on the Nunatsiavut Assembly.

Tony Anderson
Acting President of Nunatsiavut
In office
November 14, 2007 – December 14, 2007
Preceded byWilliam Andersen III
First Minister of Nunatsiavut (acting from 2019-2022)
Assumed office
2019
Preceded byKate Mitchell
Member of the Nunatsiavut Assembly for Nain
Assumed office
2022
AngajukKâk (Mayor) of Nain
In office
2006–2008
Preceded byIncorporation*
Succeeded byJoe Dicker

Personal life

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He was born to Edgar Andersen and Muriel Andersen. His brother[1] 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.[2]

Career

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Andersen briefly served as President of Nunatsiavut following the resignation of William Andersen III. He has also served as the AngajukKâk of Nain.[3]

He replaced Kate Mitchell as First Minister of Nunatsiavut after her resignation.[4] 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.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "May 2".
  2. ^ @NL_HOA (12 July 2021). "Lela Evans (MHA 2019-present) represents the District of Torngat Mountains. The district was represented by her cou…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ "Nain- Tony Andersen". 3 September 2014.
  4. ^ Telegram, The. "Nunatsiavut First Minister resigns amid allegations of impropriety | The Telegram". www.thetelegram.com. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  5. ^ First Minister, Executive Council, Speaker selected