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Another Attempt by the Government of Nunavut to Avoid the Inuktut Education Discrimination Lawsuit
October 31st, 2024 (October 30, 2024 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is dismayed that the Government of Nunavut (GN) continues to attempt to dismiss the Inuktut Education Discrimination Lawsuit (the Lawsuit) from proceeding to trial. The GN is seeking leave to appeal the August 28, 2024 Nunavut Court of Appeal decision, which had […]
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Take Our Kids to Work 2024
October 31, 2024 Join the Department of Education on Take Our Kids to Work Day, November 6, 2024. This is a day set aside every year to give Grade 9 students across Nunavut the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a working professional. Take our Kids to Work Day is a Canada-wide program […]
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Media advisory – Dr. Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, to announce funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs across the North
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Whitehorse, Yukon, October 31, 2024 — Media are invited to attend a funding announcement supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs as they build their businesses and fuel community economic development across the North. This announcement will be made by Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the […]
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Caitlin Cleveland: Update on Education Act Modernization
October 30, 2024 Check against delivery Following portion will be spoken in Dene Kǝdǝ́ [Mr. Speaker, genuine education is rooted in place and culture, and it cannot be nurtured in isolation. As the guiding piece of legislation for our Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system, it is essential that the Education Act includes the […]
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Arctic Bay set to get 44 new daycare spots – Nunatsiaq News
Oct 24, 2024 Construction plans for Kakivak Association facility set for 2026 Plans are in motion to build a new daycare facility in Arctic Bay. Kakivak Association signed a 50-year land lease with the Hamlet of Arctic Bay Wednesday that will allow the association to start work on the $14-million project, Jeremy Tunraluk, who is […]
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New and updated curriculum units on Residential Schools launched for Yukon students
October 22, 2024 The Government of Yukon’s Department of Education is launching two Social Studies curriculum units – one new and one updated – for Grades 5 and 10, focusing on the history and legacy of Indian Residential Schools in the Yukon and Canada. These resources, designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of […]
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FANS Winter 2025 application deadline
October 15, 2024 Do you need financial support to reach your post-secondary education goals? Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) provides support to eligible Nunavummiut attending designated post-secondary institutions and programs. New and returning students must apply for FANS funding each academic year. If you are planning to attend a college or university starting in […]
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Iglulik student wins national music competition – NNSL
Oct 14, 2024 Plans to use prize money to pursue post-secondary education Diane Kunnuk, a 15-year-old Grade 11 student at Iglulik High School, is one of two 2024 ‘Your Voice is Power’ national music competition winners. She beat out over 25,000 students and teachers across Canada to earn a $5,000 university scholarship. That was part […]
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Minister Vandal announces an investment of over $970,000 for Uquutaq Society’s new commercial kitchen and training space
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency October 10, 2024 The Government of Canada is making strategic upgrades to community infrastructure that benefit residents, build capacity for services and skilled work, while providing immediate support to those in need. Today, while visiting the Uquutaq Society’s facilities in Iqaluit, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs […]
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New policy allows Yukon First Nations to offer high school credits for cultural learning
The Government of Yukon has introduced the Accreditation of Yukon First Nations Traditional Knowledge, Cultural and Language Learning Policy, enabling Yukon First Nations to deliver and assess credit programs for high school students. The new policy allows students to earn elective credits toward their graduation requirements through participating in cultural, language and traditional knowledge learning […]
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