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Iqaluit education authority takes Nunavut gov’t to court over blocking support workers – CBC
Nov 30, 2023 ‘This seemed to be a way to get the government to talk,’ says lawyer The Iqaluit District Education Authority is taking the Government of Nunavut to court, alleging the territory’s Department of Education blocked access to assessment services it wanted to provide for students. The education authority says it received $120,000 from the […]
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Call for Papers: International Law and Displaced Archives in Arctic Countries
Nov 23, 2023 In this call for papers, editors Rachael Lorna Johnstone and James Lowry seek contributions that bring together expertise from all relevant disciplines, such as international and constitutional law, history, archival theory and practice and Indigenous studies. Archives document, classify and crystalise the rights of individuals, communities and nations, being instruments of legal […]
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Plan for Yukon First Nations language education hopes to spark students’ striving for fluency – Yukon News
We Are Our Language plan was recently completed It’s about keeping an eye on the opportunities, not just the challenges for those hoping to inspire learners of Yukon First Nations languages. The revival of the languages was a key objective associated with the creation of the Yukon First Nation School Board in 2021. Language learning […]
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Government of Yukon begins review of Child Care Act
20/11/2023 High quality early learning and child care environments support improved outcomes for Yukon children, which is key for later success in school and life. The Government of Yukon is working to update the Child Care Act, which came into force on July 1, 1990. Changes to this legislation will consider the key principles of […]
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National Child Day 2023
20 November 2023 On November 20, the Department of Education invites Nunavummiut to celebrate National Child Day. National Child Day recognizes Canada’s commitment to respect and support the rights of children and youth with two historic events: the 1959 signing of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of […]
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Nunavut education minister commits to review of post-secondary funding – Nunavut News
November 15, 2023 Recent media coverage featuring Kivilliq Inuit Association President Kono Tattuinee indicated that funding requests from Inuit students have almost tripled since 2020. Iqaluit-Tasiluk MLA George Hickes asked Education Minister Pamela Gross to confirm whether her department has seen similar increases in funding requests. “I do know that those numbers have been rising […]
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Qikiqtani Truth Commission materials added to Nunavut curriculum – Nunatsiaq News
Nov 10, 2023 Goal to educate children on historical events impacting Inuit of the Qikiqtani region: GN Historical material from the Qikiqtani Truth Commission reports will be incorporated into Nunavut schools’ curriculum through a partnership between the Government of Nunavut and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, an Education Department spokesperson says. A team of educators and […]
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Nunavut post-secondary students to get extra $500 per semester – Nunatsiaq News
Nov 8, 2023 Education Department offering benefit while it revamps FANS program Nunavut students enrolled in a post-secondary institute got a jolt of good news Monday at the legislative assembly. Education Minister Pamela Gross announced new interim funding for Inuit students who are already enrolled in the territory’s Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students, or FANS, […]
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Needs Assessed Loans for approved Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students
08 November 2023 Did you know that approved Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) can apply for a Needs Assessed Loan (NAL)? These loans are available to students who receive FANS benefits. The NAL is available for students who demonstrate a financial need above the current amount of funding they are receiving. Key Points: NALs […]
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Take Our Kids to Work 2023
07 November 2023 Take Our Kids to Work is set for November 2023. Grade 9 students across Nunavut will get hands-on experience in various professions as they consider potential career paths. This year’s theme of “Everyone Belongs Here” enables employers to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion but also to showcase how Inuit […]
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