Janet Brewster
Canadian politician
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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. 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.