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James Arreak
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| MLA for Baffin Central, NT | |
| In office 1979–1980 |
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| Preceded by | Ipeelee Kilabuk |
| Succeeded by | Ipeelee Kilabuk |
| MLA for Uqqummiut, NU | |
| In office 2004–2013 |
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| Preceded by | David Iqaqrialu |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Nuqingaq |
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| Born | October 6, 1952 Clyde River |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
James Arreak (born October 6, 1952) is a well-known politician from Canada. He has worked at both the local (municipal) and territorial levels of government. He has been a member of the law-making groups, called legislatures, in both Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
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Early Life and Political Start
James Arreak was born on October 6, 1952. He grew up in Clyde River, a community in Nunavut, Canada.
Serving the Northwest Territories
In 1979, James Arreak was chosen by voters to join the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories. This assembly is where laws are made for the territory. He represented an area called Baffin South. He won the election against the person who held the seat before him. He served in this role for less than a year, leaving in 1980.
Years later, James Arreak continued his political career in Nunavut. In the 2004 Nunavut general election, he was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the area known as Uqqummiut. An MLA is like a representative for a specific part of the territory.
In June 2006, James Arreak was given the important job of Deputy Speaker for the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. The Speaker is like the referee in the assembly, making sure meetings run smoothly and everyone follows the rules.
In 2008, he was elected as the main Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. He held this position until November 2010.
Becoming a Minister
After being Speaker, James Arreak took on new responsibilities. He became a Minister in the Cabinet of Nunavut. This means he was in charge of specific government departments. He served as the Minister of Culture, Language, Elders, and Youth. He was also the Minister of Languages. After he left the Speaker role, Paul Okalik, a former premier, took his place.
Mayor of Clyde River
Besides his work in the territorial legislatures, James Arreak also served his hometown. At one point, he was the mayor of Clyde River. The mayor is the leader of a town or city's local government.
