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Hamilton Spectator
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Iqaluit songwriter's entry wins 2025 Qilaut contest
Iqaluit performer Tooma Laisa has won the 2025 Qilaut Inuktut songwriting contest for her song Attananngittumi. Iqaluit's Kristy Kanayuk was awarded second place for Iqqaumavit Ivvi Inuusinganit and Leetia Kalluk from Arctic Bay placed third with Nattirasugiaq, the Department of Culture and Heritage announced this week. The contest, in its 10 year, celebrates Nunavut's Inuktut music scene and aims to promote use of the language, a department news release said. The themes this year were Piruqsatillunga and Inuit Sanasimajangit, which translate as 'when I was growing up' and 'Inuit creations.' Thirty-one submissions were judged on their originality, creativity, melody and lyrics. The top three winners receive $5,000, $2,500 and $1,500, respectively, and the seven other entries each receive $500. The other winning songs were: All 10 songs will be recorded for a CD to be released this fall. Winners will perform at one of three concerts to be held throughout Nunavut. To date, 81 songs and 11 albums have been recorded and released as part of the Qilaut contest, the release said. This marks the 10-year anniversary of the contest that was launched on World Indigenous Day, Aug. 9, 2015. Past winners include Jocelyn Ukutak Malla, Joey Nowyuk and Jo Ellen Etuangat. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CBC
06-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
Nunavik's first in-region university program aims to recruit more teachers
Nunavik will soon have its first full-time university program delivered in the region — and it's for aspiring teachers. The region's school board, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (KI), has received new funding from the province to launch a certificate in education for First Nations and Inuit, in partnership with McGill University. Harriet Keleutak, KI's director general, said their aim is to bring more Inuktut teachers on board. "Every year we're missing 20-plus Inuit teachers, meaning some of our classes are closed most of the time, even though we try to recruit as much as we can," she said. Currently, most teachers do part-time training on-the-job, and that's exclusive to current Kativik Ilisarniliriniq employees. That process can take up to seven years. "That leads to a high turnover because the training is taking too long before they can get their skills," Keleutak said. This new full-time course, starting September 2 in Kuujjuaq, will take two years and is open to all beneficiaries of Nunavik. Last month, the school board partnered with Montreal's John Abbott College to bring some 10-day post-secondary courses to the region. There is currently no college or university campus located in Nunavik. In contrast, all three territories and Labrador have at least one post-secondary institution. Under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, KI doesn't have the administrative jurisdiction to provide post-secondary education by itself. Through her conversations with Quebec's Education Ministry and Makivvik, Keleutak said she's hopeful that a post-secondary institution could be possible in the next decade.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nunavik's first in-region university program aims to recruit more teachers
Nunavik will soon have its first full-time university program delivered in the region — and it's for aspiring teachers. The region's school board, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (KI), has received new funding from the province to launch a certificate in education for First Nations and Inuit, in partnership with McGill University. Harriet Keleutak, KI's director general, said their aim is to bring more Inuktut teachers on board. "Every year we're missing 20-plus Inuit teachers, meaning some of our classes are closed most of the time, even though we try to recruit as much as we can," she said. Currently, most teachers do part-time training on-the-job, and that's exclusive to current Kativik Ilisarniliriniq employees. That process can take up to seven years. "That leads to a high turnover because the training is taking too long before they can get their skills," Keleutak said. This new full-time course, starting September 2 in Kuujjuaq, will take two years and is open to all beneficiaries of Nunavik. Last month, the school board partnered with Montreal's John Abbott College to bring some 10-day post-secondary courses to the region. There is currently no college or university campus located in Nunavik. In contrast, all three territories and Labrador have at least one post-secondary institution. Under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, KI doesn't have the administrative jurisdiction to provide post-secondary education by itself. Through her conversations with Quebec's Education Ministry and Makivvik, Keleutak said she's hopeful that a post-secondary institution could be possible in the next decade.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nunavut gov't, teachers' union ratify new collective agreement
The government of Nunavut and the Nunavut Teachers' Association have ratified a new collective agreement with several incremental wage increases until mid-2028. In a news release Thursday, Nunavut's Department of Education announced the new agreement is effective from July 1 to June 30, 2028. Teachers will receive a nine per cent wage increase when the agreement comes into effect in July and another three per cent increase in July 2026 and July 2027. Teachers will also become eligible for bonuses for continuous service, like other employees for the territorial government, and enhanced pay for Inuktut language skills. Education Minister Pamela Gross said the new agreement ensures teachers have the support they need to deliver inclusive, culturally grounded education. "This agreement reflects our sincere appreciation for the teachers who guide and inspire Nunavut's students every day. By strengthening compensation, enhancing language support and recognizing long-term service, we're investing in the people at the heart of our schools," Gross is quoted as saying in the release. Justin Matchett, present of the Nunavut Teachers' Association, is quoted in the release as saying the agreement recognizes the government's and association's mutual respect for educators.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lawsuit for Inuktut education proceeding after Supreme Court appeal dismissal
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from the Nunavut government to throw out a case challenging Inuktut education in the territory. That means the lawsuit can now proceed.
