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Kenny Rich, the Vice Principal at Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, discusses the importance of Indigenous programming at the school.
Kenny Rich, the Vice Principal at Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, discusses the importance of Indigenous programming at the school.
Krista Button, a teacher at Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, discusses the importance of the Innu Studies course.
Krista Button, a teacher at Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, discusses the importance of the Innu Studies course.
Goldy Simon discusses the positive impact that the Annapolis Valley First Nation School has had on her son.
Goldy Simon discusses the positive impact that the Annapolis Valley First Nation School has had on her son.
John-Pierre Ashini discusses his work with the Sheshatshiu Band Office Education Committee and the necessity of Innu curriculum in schools.
John-Pierre Ashini discusses his work with the Sheshatshiu Band Office Education Committee and the necessity of Innu curriculum in schools.
Inuit educational and cultural institution
Nunavut Sivuniksavut (NS) is a silattuqsarvik (Inuktitut for “a place and time to become wise”), dedicated to providing Inuit youth with unique cultural and academic learning experiences that will allow them to develop the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes needed to contribute to the building of Nunavut. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the school gives urban Inuit a place to learn and prepare for other post-secondary or professional opportunities.
To learn more, visit: https://www.nunavutsivuniksavut.ca/about-us.
« Pimishka ! » est un programme d’intervention par la nature et l’aventure qui a permis d’amener des jeunes de la communauté faire une expédition de canot-portage dans le territoire ancestral.
À la suite d’une vague de suicide dans la communauté de Uashat Mak Maliotenam, ce projet a été mis sur pied afin de viser la prévention au suicide ainsi que le décrochage scolaire auprès des jeunes. « Pimishka ! » est un programme d’intervention par la nature et l’aventure qui a permis d’amener des jeunes de la communauté faire une expédition de canot-portage dans le territoire ancestral. Une préparation a été nécessaire à partir du mois de mai jusqu’à août. Le projet a entre autre permis une réapropriation culturelle des savoirs traditionnels et de la langue.
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Makimautiksat is an evidence-based youth camp that aims to equip Nunavut youth with critical life skills and knowledge that fosters positive mental health and wellness.
The Makimautiksat camp was designed by Nunavummiut for Nunavut youth. Makimautiksat is an Inuktitut word that can be interpreted as “building a solid foundation within oneself”. Click here for more information about Makimautiksat.
The Iqaluit Music Society creates access to music education through various music camps that include Inuit traditional music as well as contemporary music education.
Darlene Nuqingaq has been a long time educator and member of the Iqaluit Music Society. Here, she talks about the society’s work in creating access to music education through various music camps that include Inuit traditional music as well as contemporary music education. The society’s goal is to provide music education opportunities to all who desire it. Some participants in these programs have moved on to become teachers in the camps themselves.
Pinnguaq’s Te(a)ch is a unique technology where it aims to move children/teens from being consumers of technology to being creators of technology.
Te(a)ch provides all of the material and curriculum so that participants can focus on building laptops, learn about visual arts and tech safety. The program started in Pangnirtung and is now located in Iqaluit, NU. The program has been running since 2012 and is dependent on project funding. Workshops and tech camps related to this program have been delivered to most Nunavut communities.
“Pinnguaq Association, a not-for-profit organization, incorporates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) into unique learning applications that promote storytelling, health, wellness, and growth with rural and remote communities.” You can visit Pinnguaq’s website to learn more about the Te(a)ch program and other learning programs offered by Pinnguaq.
The Qikiqtani Inuit Association communicates with the communities in the Qikiqtani region of Nunavut to mentor them in designing Inuit, cultural youth programs.
The Qikiqtani Inuit Association helps Inuit define their identity along with providing authentic Inuit cultural activities. The organization also helps Inuit reconcile with certain groups that colonized them.
