The elected head of government in the Northwest Territories has only been called Premier since 1994. From 1980 to 1994 the head of government in the Northwest Territories was called the Government Leader.
Before 1980, the head of government in the Northwest Territories was not elected, but was a Commissioner appointed by the federal government of Canada.
- Floyd Roland (2007 to present)
- Joe Handley (2003 to 2007)
- Stephen Kakfwi (2000 to 2003)
- Jim Antoine (1998 to 2000)
- Don Morin (1955 to 1998)
- Nellie Cournoyea (1991 to 1995)
- Dennis Patterson (1987 to 1991)
- Nick Sibbeston (1985 to 1987)
- Richard Nerysoo (1984 to 1985)
- George Braden (1980 to 1983)
