James Arvaluk
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James Arvaluk is a politician from Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Northwest Territories from 1991 to 1995 and a member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut from 1999 to 2003. He served as Nunavut's first Minister of Education.
In February 1995 Arvaluk resigned hs seat in the NWT Legislative Assembly after being charged with sexual assault. He was convicted of two sexual assaults and sentenced to five years. However, after a successful appeal on one of the two counts he was required to serve only two and a half years.
On June 20, 2003 he resigned his seat after being convicted of assault causing bodily harm against his girl friend in August 2000, for which he served nine months.
Had he not resigned the Legislative Assembly was prepared to meet in an emergency session and pass a motion forcing him to leave.
At the 16 October 2006 by-election, Arvaluk was elected to the Legislative Assembly rpresenting the Tunnuniq electoral district.
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| Preceded by Peter Irniq |
MLA Aivilik, NWT 1991-1995 |
Succeeded by Manitok Thompson |
| Preceded by New District |
MLA Nanulik, NU 1999-2003 |
Succeeded by Patterk Netser |
| Preceded by Jobie Nutarak |
MLA Tunnuniq, NU 2006-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
