Kugaaruk Nunavut Teacher Education student wins $2,500 IODE Shirley Cheshire Memorial Scholarship

March 9, 2010 - Nunavut Teacher Education Program Instructor Margaret Bentham joins IODE Shirley Cheshire Memorial Scholarship recipient George Ningark in Kugaaruk. George has been pursuing his Bachelor of Education degree with Arctic College for four years, and will graduate in June 2010. Congratulations, George! Contributed by: Jim Legge, NTEP


February 27, 2010
Students and Staff study traditional knowledge with Elder in Iqaluit
Students and instructors from the Inuit Studies and Fur Production and Design programs participated in an IQ Information Session held at the Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs boardroom on February 24. They participated in a very interesting discussion with Elijah Erkloo, an Elder Advisor with CLEY, about traditional customs and practices, how and why they have changed over time. Thank you Elijah! Contributed by: Diane Giroux



March 8, 2010
Jewellery and Metalwork students visit Vancouver during Olympics
Students with the Arctic College Jewellery and Metalwork program were in Vancouver demonstrating their skills in Vancouver at Northern House during the Olympics last month. Follow their adventures by visiting their blog Frozen in Metal today! Contributed by: Frozen in Metal

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Nunavut Jewellery and Metalwork students carve their way to the Olympics

The latest news from Nunavut Arctic College and the Nunavut Research Institute
Nunavut Research Institute Career Opportunity: Senior Research Officer
March 8, 2010  - The Senior Research Officer (SRO) is the research leader of the College and under the Nunavut Scientists Act, is designated as the Science Advisor to the Government of Nunavut.  Read more
Nunavut Arctic College Jobs: Instructor, Electrician Program
March 1, 2010  - The College is seeking to fill the position of Instructor, Electrician, with a Journeyman (Inter-provincial) certified trades instructor. This position is for the Nunavut Trades Training Center, located in Rankin Inlet, and is open to Journeyman (IP) certified applicants experienced in trades training, along with a demonstrated aptitude for working with Arctic climate technologies.  Read more
Career Opportunity with Nunavut Arctic College: Coordinator, Mine Training
March 1, 2010  - With Nunavut-wide responsibilities, the Mine Training Coordinator ardently monitors trades preparatory programming and curriculum; to ensure to develop in adult students, the skills, knowledge, personal qualities and attitudes necessary to begin a new career path in Nunavut’s mining industry. This mandate is achieved primarily working through the delivery of Federal and territorially funded mine training programs.  Read more
Premier Congratulates Nunavut Deputy Commissioner
February 26, 2010  - IQALUIT, Nunavut - Premier Eva Aariak congratulates Nellie Kusugak of Rankin Inlet, who was sworn-in yesterday evening as Nunavut’s new Deputy Commissioner.  Read more
Northern Research Forum 6th Open Assembly: Call for Participation and for Applications from Young Researchers
February 22, 2010  - The 6th Open Assembly of the Northern Research Forum (NRF), Our Ice Dependent world, is to be held on October 24th - 27th, 2010 in Oslo and Kirkenes, Norway. The event is organized together with the 6th NRF Host Planning Committee.  Read more
Kitikmeot students bid farewell to respected student counsellor
February 19, 2010  - Students at the Kitikmeot Campus in Cambridge Bay bid farewell to respected student counsellor Irene Cant. Isidore Qirngnuq and Angela Koighok have the story.  Read more
My life as a Canadian Ranger by Doris Kingnektak
February 18, 2010  - Adult Basic Education student (and Arctic College staffer) Doris Kingnektak shares her love of being a Canadian Ranger in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.  Read more
ABE TRAILS: Going Hunting With My Father: Memories of the Past
February 18, 2010  - Martha Ekpakohalok remembers coming up North from Perry River by dog team, which was the only transportation Inuit had back then.  Read more

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