Anthony Andersen

Anthony (Tony) Andersen is a Labrador Inuk politician who has served as First Minister of the Nunatsiavut Assembly since 2019.

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

Personal life

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

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]