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Aaju Peter named distinguished alumnus of University of Victoria – Nunatsiaq News
Mar 4, 2025 Inuk lawyer 1 of 4 former students to receive the honour in Indigenous Community Alumni Award category Iqaluit lawyer and activist Aaju Peter has been named a recipient of the University of Victoria’s alumni award for her contributions to Indigenous communities. “She continues to defend Inuit rights in Canada and Greenland, raise […]
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New reports on early learning and child care inclusion practices and supports available
March 3, 2025 New reports on developmental inclusion practices and supports within Northwest Territories (NWT) early learning and child care settings are now available. Between June 2023 and July 2024, a third party was contracted to review current inclusion-related educational practices and supports available within licensed early learning and child care programs in the NWT. […]
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Opening of the expanded Tumikuluit Saipaaqivik Child Care Centre in Apex
Apex, Nunavut Today, Premier P.J. Akeeagok, Minister of Education, Pamela Hakongak Gross, federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, and guests celebrated the official opening of the newly expanded Iqaluit Inuktitut Daycare – Tumikuluit Saipaaqivik, Iqaluit’s only Inuktitut daycare, located at building 3044 in Apex. The new location of Tumikuluit Saipaaqivik marks […]
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Government of Yukon continues planning for a new school in downtown Whitehorse
February 28, 2025 The Government of Yukon is advancing plans for a new school in downtown Whitehorse. As part of the Government of Yukon’s work to modernize educational facilities across the territory, École Whitehorse Elementary is being relocated to the Takhini Land Reserve, where a new modern facility can be built to support French-language learners. […]
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Minister Anandasangaree announces investment in Iqaluit Elders Centre
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency A contribution of $400,000 will help with design and planning for future facility in Iqaluit February 28, 2025 Elders deserve a dignified life and a home where they remain connected to their friends, families, and culture. Investing in opportunities for Elders to age in place while maintaining active and […]
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ITK seeks Expressions of Interest to determine main campus for Inuit Nunangat University
February 28, 2025 Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is inviting Expressions of Interest from communities across Inuit Nunangat to help determine the location of the main campus of Inuit Nunangat University. ITK is working to establish the first Inuit-owned and governed university in Canada’s Arctic. This landmark university will serve Inuit across Inuit Nunangat and beyond, advancing […]
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Media advisory – Minister Sudds to announce investments for children and families in Nunavut
From: Employment and Social Development Canada The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will travel to Iqaluit from February 26 to 28. During her visit, Minister Sudds will make two announcements benefiting children and families in the territory. National School Food Program announcement First, the Minister will make an announcement on […]
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Every Student, Every Day fund commits $200,000 to fund student attendance projects in 2025 – applications now open
February 24, 2025 This is a joint release between the Government of Yukon and Every Student, Every Day Society Yukon. Every Student, Every Day, in partnership with the Government of Yukon, is committing $200,000 funding to support student attendance improvement projects for the 2025–26 school year. This funding will continue to support innovative, grassroots projects […]
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Language and culture go hand-in-hand’: What Yellowknife schools are doing to promote Indigenous Languages Month – NNSL Media
February 21, 2025 Games are one way that Yk1 students are learning to connect with Wiliideh Yati If you were to ask Andrea Harding what here favourite word in Wiliideh Yati is, she’d say K’omoodoo hoizii. That roughly translates to saying hello. “I like greeting people in the morning,” she said. “I think that’s a wonderful way […]
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Pink Shirt Day 2025
February 19, 2025 Wednesday, February 26, is Pink Shirt Day, which is observed each year by wearing pink as a way to show a unified stand against bullying. By wearing pink and showing kindness, we can take a step forward towards helping and healing others. This year’s theme is “Let Kindness Grow” and is about […]
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