Teacher Education Program NTEP NEWS 2013-2014

Polar Bears seen on IQ trip ( Qaujimajatuqangit or traditional knowledge) Cover Photo: Byron White Director’s Message For the 2013 – 2014 Academic Year Teacher Education Program (NTEP) gives us the opportunity to make new plans, design new instructional strategies, and implement new ideas. There is a special kind of satisfaction in planning activities for a new class; for although the subject or Program Year may be the same, the students are new, and they appreciate and value the planning that is done for them. Whether one’s responsibility is supervising, teaching, or managing a program, there is always room for improvement and designing new ways to do a good job even better.

We can be very proud of what we achieve in Education Programs at Nunavut Arctic College. However, our achievements are not due to complacency and satisfaction with the Brian Manning, Director of Education Programs, status quo. Our program is what it is because NTEP a staff of dedicated, aspiring men and women A new academic year for Education who have a common goal—to do what is Programs at Nunavut Arctic College presents best for the students entrusted to our care— opportunities for various beginnings—new and a staff who is always looking for ways to classes, new faces, sometimes new courses, achieve that goal. and often new materials. Summer and vacation can be great healers,and as we This year, as in the past, we must concentrate approach a new academic year, the end-of on the processes that spur continuing year pressures in June seem quite remote advancement: evaluating what we have, and inconsequential. determining what we can do to improve, and identifying what we need to make those Newness alone, however, cannot produce improvements. transformation. We must be willing to be caught up in the rebirth that is possible with At Nunavut Arctic College and in Education each year. Starting a year with the Nunavut Programs, we fully embrace and promote

The Nunavut Teacher Education Program (NTEP) in partnership with the University of Regina, Faculty of Education, offers a campus- and community-based program, which prepares Inuit to become classroom teachers in Nunavut schools. NTEP’s emphasis is on training primary and elementary teachers, but a middle years program is currently being offered. The program has a strong focus on practice and theory that is learned in courses and then applied in classroom situations through observation and teaching.

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the Inuit principles of Qaujimajatuqangit Table of Contents (respecting others, valuing relationships, Director’s Message 2-3 and caring for people), of Tunnganarniq (fostering good spirit by being open, NTEP Community Learning Centres Map 4-5 welcoming, and inclusive), of Aajiiqatigiinniq Greetings from the NTEP Community Learning 6-17 (decision making through discussion and Centres and Nunatta Campus consultation), of Piliriqatigiinniq (working Graduation Ceremony 18 together for a common cause), and of Student Scholarships and Awards 18 Pijitsirniq (serving and providing for those entrusted to our care). Adherence to these Retirement 20 beliefs and their impact on the human Long Service Award 20 condition will ensure a successful year for us.

Orientation/In-service

(L-R) Gloria Uluqsi (NTEP Manager), Joyce Carter (Elementary NTEP Instructors (L-R) Stephen Snowball (Hall Beach) and NTEP Instructor Neil Christopher (Iqaluit) Consultant), and Brian Manning (Director of Education/NAC) Byron White (Arviat)

NTEP Instructor Alan Everard (Rankin Inlet) NTEP Instructors (L-R) Rae Dicks (Pangnirtung) and Ainsley (L-R) NTEP Instructor Mary Flaherty (Iqaluit) and U of R Hunt (Pond Inlet) Instructor and NTEP Liaison Julie Machnaik

(L-R) NTEP Instructor Ron Pittman and Qikiqtani School (L-R) NTEP Manager Gloria Uluqsi and NTEP Instructor (L-R) NTEP Instructor Mary Flaherty (Iqaluit), Joyce Carter Operations Elementary Consultant Joyce Carter Ooraima Holland (Iqaluit) (QSO, Pond Inlet), and NTEP Manager Jim Legge (Qikiqtani)

Page 3 NTEPCommunity Learning Centres Map The 2013-2014 Academic Year

Pond Inlet (Ainsley Hunt, Year 4)

Taloyoak Arviat (Byron White, Year 1) Gjoa Haven/ Kugluktuk Cambridge Bay Uqhuqtuuq

Baker Lake (Eva Noah, Year 4)

Baker Lake/ Qamani’tuaq Rankin Inlet/ Northwest Kangigtiniq Rankin Inlet (Alan Everard, Year 1) Territories

Arviat

Saskatchewan Manitoba Gjoa Haven (Ron Pittman Year 3)

Administration: Secretary: Amanda Holland Manager, Kivalliq and Kitikmeot: Gloria Uluqsi Manager, Qikiqtani: Jim Legge Director: Education Programs: Brian Manning

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Pond Inlet/ Mittimatalik

Qikiqtarjuaq (Craig Decker, Year 4)

Baffin Island

Hall Beach (Stephen Snowball, Year 2) Hall Beach Qikiqtarjuaq

Pangnirtung/ Panniqtuuq

Pangnirtung (Rae Dicks, Year 4) Cape Dorset/ Kinngait Iqaluit

Rankin Inlet/ Kangigtiniq Cape Dorset (Eileen James Je, Year 4)

Hudson Bay Quebec Iqaluit (Years1, 3, and 4) Leigh Clark , Language Arts and Literacy Andrea Burry, Educational Psychology Mary Flaherty, Educational Professional Studies Ooraima Holland, and Cultural Studies Kenneth Nemhara, Science and Math Kaviq Kaluraq, Science and Math Page 5 Neil Christopher, Education Programs

Greetings from the NTEP Community Learning Centres

Arviat Community Learning Centre Instructor: Byron White (Year 1)

Arviat NTEP students on the tundra. The students were on a April Ollie on the tundra outside of Arviat, Nunavut, collecting field trip observing fauna and collecting florae as part of their florae for the Ecological Studies course. Ecological Studies Course. Front (Kneeling L-R): Anne Rose Aulatjuk, Melinda Kaviok, Nataasha Komakjuak, April Ollie, Maria Illungiayok Back (Standing L-R): Daisy Anoee, Joni Okatsiak, Pauline Copland, Bridgette Tattuinee, Hannah Suluk, Mona Angalik, Geraldine Pameolik, Jamie Kablutsiak

Gloria Uluqsi, NTEP Manager, Kivalliq Region, visited the Arviat NTEP Students in February. NTEP Inuit Art Instructor, Deirdre Bradbury, and students pause for a group photo. Some of their art work can be seen displayed on the wall behind. Front Row (L-R): Gloria Uluqsi (NTEP Manager), Maria Illungiayok, Deirdre Bradbury (Instructor, Inuit Art History) Back Row (L-R): Jamie Kablutsiak, Hannah Suluk, Pauline Copland, Geraldine Pameolik, Bridgette Tattuinee, April Ollie, Anne Rose Aulatjuk, Daisy Anoee, Melinda Birthday Surprise! Student Geraldine Pameolik made and Kaviok decorated a special cake for Arviat Instructor, Byron White. In this photo, Geraldine is seen making the presentation of her beautifully decorated gift. L-R: Geraldine Pameolik (Arviat NTEP Student), Byron White (Arviat NTEP Instructor)

Group photo of the Inuit Art History students and instructor, During an IQ on-the-land trip just north of Arviat, special guests Deirdre Bradbury. The beautiful bag that Deirdre is holding was Mama Bear and Baby Bear came to say hello. made by student Geraldine Pameolik.

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Baker Lake Community Learning Centre Instructor: Eva Noah (Year 4)

Highlights from our 2013-2014 January 2014: The students took EDCS academic year 300 and they interviewed Elders about traditional stories within a unique September–December: EFLD 405- Inland Community of Baker Lake, NU. 930 (Internship) Maggie Perkison- The course was followed by ESST 100, Kindergarten /Jeannie Tapatai Grade EPSY 225, and EHE 215. The students One/ Sandy Tagoona Grade Two. choose their own health research along with the reading of each chapter. All Because Baker Lake has a Bilingual courses were taught by Eva Noah. May Education strategy in the school, Maggie 2014 was very busy for the students and Sandy had two classrooms. It was as they prepared and set up their own a rough start as there was more than graduation at the High School gym one teacher involved in these classes. which was followed by feast and games Eventually, after six weeks, the routine at the local Community Hall. Each was fine. Gloria Uluqsi (Program student was hired by Kivalliq School Manager) and Julie Machniak (U of R, Operations. Sandy Tagoona was hired Liaison) came at the end of November as the Kindergarten teacher, Jeannie to visit the field experience school and Tapatai as a Grade 2 teacher, Maggie NTEP at Baker Lake, NU. Thank you so Perkison teaches Grade 3 this year. much for taking the time to visit Baker Lake during the course.

Elders at NTEP

Gloria Uluqsi Program Manager givng a congratulatory speech to Maggie Perkison, Jeannie Tapatai, and Sandy Tagoona on June 8, 2014. Baker Lake NTEP graduation ceremony. Student practicum

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Cape Dorset Community Learning Centre Instructor: Eileen James Je (Year 4) Five years of hitting the books, Here are comments from two of the completing assignments, weekends students in Cape Dorset: at the college, medical appointments, family challenges, and of course “I am very excited to be finally teaching completing practicum in the schools in the fall. Although we are finished our sums up the journey for students in program, we will continue to learn. It is Cape Dorset. It is just beginning for 7 now time for a New Beginning. I could of the 13 students who enrolled in the not have gone this far if it were not for the NTEP program September 2010. I am support from my family, my peers, and my delighted to say that six of the seven will instructors. Thank you Eileen James Je for have completed all course requirements all your support.” Silaqqi Alariaq to graduate this year. Congratulations are in order! “As a single mother it was scary for me to apply for this program. The four Five of the six students have accepted years came and went by very quickly. job offers at the elementary and middle There were obstacles along the way that schools in Cape Dorset and are looking challenged all of us, but we were able to forward to being in the classrooms. As get through them. Four years of college an instructor in the NTEP program, I has taught me so much more than the can say that it has been a rewarding academics; it has taught me patience, experience for me and I have learnt given me more confidence, and made much from my students. This I will take me more determined and committed to with me as I continue to, hopefully, add life’s challenges. It was a sacrifice and an something to someone’s life knowing investment. I am so proud to say that I that each one can teach one. had support and this helped me to make it through. “Rebecca Hutchings

Front row (L-R): Rebecca Hutchings, Ningiukuluk Teevee, Saimaiya (L-R): Instructor Eileen James Je, Silaqqi Alariaq, Saimaiyu Akesuk, Silaqqi Alariaq, and Saizula Putuguq. Back row, (L-R): Akesuk, and Rebecca Hutchings Brian Manning (Director of Education Programs, Nunavut Arctic (L-R): Jefferson College) Jefferson Uttak; Mary Taukie; and James Legge (NTEP Uttak and Mary Manager: Qikiqtani). Taukie with son Jefferson Jr.

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Gjoa Haven Community Learning Centre Instructor: Ron Pittman (Year 3)

This has been an exciting and Although there was a lot of work productive year for the NTEP students involved, the students really enjoyed it, in Gjoa Haven. The Year 3 students especially presenting to their peers and got right down to business at the start teaching students in the primary and of the calendar year with the pre- elementary classes. internship courses and the methods courses. Students were also afforded During the past two years since I’ve the opportunity of having other been in Gjoa Haven, I have seen instructors who were proficient in their great strides, determination, hard methodology areas, thus benefiting the work, confidence building, and students greatly. professionalism on the part of the students. Having had the opportunity to learn the theory and other content in each of I would also like to take this opportunity their courses combined with short-term, to thank the other instructors who came long-term, and unit planning, students to Gjoa Haven. I am sure the NTEP were able to put what they learned in students will be better prepared for their classes to practice in the primary their internships in September 2014 as and elementary classrooms; this gave a result of the diversity of knowledge them a sense of responsibility and they have gained plus the practical ownership. application of that knowledge thus far.

As part of their ESST 215: Social Studies, the preservice teachers NTEP Year 3 in-school experience at Quqshuun school (K-6) with visited the newly opened Heritage Centre in the community. Teacher Joanne Rafuse

NTEP Year 3 students: Front row (L-R): Eleanor Cipriano, Abby The ERDG 215: Teaching of Reading course completed by Year Anavilok. Back row (L-R): Rhonda Nimiqtaqtuq, Ron Pittman (NTEP 3 NTEP Students in Gjoa Haven included practicum. Student Instructor), Catherine Hiqiniq, Susie Ikkutisluk, Rita Porter, and comment: “The teaching and the classroom organization is just Gloria Uluqsi (NTEP Manager: Kivalliq, Kitikmeot) like we discussed in our reading course.” Page 9 Greetings from the NTEP Learning Community Centres

Hall Beach Community Learning Centre Instructor: Stephen Snowball (Year 2)

The second year of study was one day. This realization and eagerness find of challenge, accomplishment, and expression in a renewed thirst for class growth. The six students in Hall Beach time, time with each other, and time in studied a range of courses on primary the local K-12 school—even PD with and elementary education theory and current staff when possible. methods as well as some undergraduate core courses, such as Math 101 and Outside of the course work, the class English 100. It was a very busy, full, enjoyed participating in various events and enjoyable academic year. The end in town, including school assemblies, of this year marks the completion of plays, and fundraising on behalf of 3 years of study—first was the 1-year school projects. Another highlight was Foundations Program, and second, spending time with the Honourable the first 2 years of NTEP. Already, the (MLA for and reality of becoming certified teachers Speaker of the Legislative Assembly) is exciting the class, and creating a and The Honourable (MLA growing demand for greater knowledge for and Minister of Education / of theory and practices for optimizing Minister Responsible for Nunavut Arctic their time with classes of their own one College).

(L-R): Stephen Snowball (NTEP Instructor), Nina Kuppaq, Hon. George Qulaut , Hon. Paul Quassa, Marlene Curley, and Connie Evalak (2014 Recipient of the IODE Scholarship).

Minister Leona Aglukkaq promotes Education in Hall Beach

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Pangnirtung Community Learning Centre Instructor: Sylvia Rae Dicks (Year 4)

The NTEP 2013 – 2014 year started of the courses they were doing to the out with four students doing a reality of being a teacher and teaching. practicum from September to December. Three students were Two students, Lynn Kilabuk and placed in Alookie School and one in Kelly Karpik, have accepted teaching Attagoyuk School. The students found positions at Alookie School for this experience to be very beneficial September 2014. This speaks to their in applying theory to practice. From hard work and perseverance over the my observations, there was strong years to become teachers. I am sure evidence of the students using effective they will be an asset to the school. teaching practices. It was pleasant to As their instructor, I congratulate all see them maturing as teachers and five students for their determination learning “the tricks of the trade.” and commitment to furthering their education by obtaining a Bachelor The students were welcomed at of Education. Lynn Kilabuk was the schools by their cooperating awarded the 2014 NTA Rebecca teachers and principals. Both spoke Idlout Award for the highest of the students’ contributions to average in an NTEP BEd degree. the school in their teaching duties and extra curricular involvement. Personally, I have had a wonderful It was no doubt a rewarding experience with NTEP. It is a very experience for all concerned. worthwhile and necessary program. It is well organized and relevant to From January to May, five NTEP the needs of Nunavut. I am proud students were completing course work. of the growth and potential I see They brought their experiences of in my students. I wish them every internship to classroom discussions. success in life as they pursue their This really enhanced the relevance personal and professional goals.

(L-R): Tim Alivaktuk (NTEP), Rita Nookiguak (NTEP), Peter Kilabuk (Chairperson: Pangnirtung DEA), Jeannie Nakashuk (NTEP), and Lynn Kilabuk (NTEP student awarded the 2014 NTA Rebecca Idlout Award)

Page 11 Pond Inlet Community Learning Centre Instructor: Ainsley Hunt (Year 4)

7:00 p.m. evening news, Reepa and Eleanore introduced themselves over local radio, spoke a little about NTEP, urged the young people to pursue their education in whatever interests them, and shared with the listeners their enthusiasm for the stories they are in the process of learning. They Eleanore Arreak, Patricia Parks (NTEP Instructor), Ainsley Hunt motivated those listening from their (NTEP Instructor), and Reepa Ootoova homes with three radio plays from the On February 3, 2014, two of our Year CBC North radio series “Inuit Legends,” 4 NTEP students in Pond Inlet, Reepa interspersed with various reading of Ootoova and Eleanore Arreak, began a stories from their class resource books. 3-week course entitled An Introduction They asked for the Elders and middle- to Traditional Stories. Only one day aged people to call in to share the old into the course, they found themselves stories and they also encouraged young enthralled with the exploration of the people to call in with questions. oral tradition of their ancestors and the stories that have been passed down The radio program was a success. from ancient times. People called in to share their stories. Some were willing to talk on air while Highly motivated by the subject of some preferred to only speak to traditional stories, the majority of which Eleanore and Reepa on the phone Eleanore and Reepa were unfamiliar, privately, feeling that the stories they the students began to develop ideas of had were not for general audiences. how to learn more from and share with The students were able to record some, their community. They began arranging but not all, of the callers. The interest for storytellers to visit their classroom. was so great that, following the 9:00 Eleanore, aware of the value of local p.m. news, there were calls from some radio, made arrangements to host a community members asking for the 2-hour radio program on the upcoming show to continue a while longer. Reepa Saturday evening. She and Reepa began and Eleanore finally concluded that making their plans and formulating their show at 9:30 p.m. questions to interest their listeners and encourage them to call in to the radio station with their traditional stories that they recalled hearing while growing up.

On Saturday, February 8, just after the In May, 2014 Reepa Ootoova accepted a Primary Teaching position and Eleanore Arreak accepted an Upper Elementary Teaching position at Ulaajuk Elementary school. (L-R): Eleanore Arreak, Ainsley Hunt (NTEP Instructor), and Reepa Ootoova

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Qikiqtarjuak Community Learning Centre Instructor: Craig Decker (Year 4)

The NTEP students from Qikiqtarjuaq under the tutelage and guidance of have completed their 4th and final their mentor, Miali Aliqatuqtuq. The year in the program. The students knowledge and experience they gained approached this year with mixed from that experience will serve them emotions. They were excited about the well as they move forward in their prospect of finishing up their studies teaching career. and graduating, but that was tempered with some apprehension about what the On behalf of Nunavut Arctic College and future would hold. our partners at the University of Regina, I would like to extend to the students a The highlight of the year would have sincere congratulation and best of luck to be their practicum internship at in their future endeavors! the local school. The students were placed in a Grade 3 / 4 split class for their 4-month internship and thrived Photo by Julie Machnaik

(L-R): Lisa Iqqalik Kooneeluisie (NTEP), Craig Decker (Instructor, NTEP), and Tina Alookie (NTEP)

Page 13 Rankin Inlet Community Learning Centre Instructor: Alan Everard (Year 1)

he 1st-year Rankin Inlet NTEP class Inuit traditional knowledge. We learned Twent out to our local archaeological about the five subterranean dwellings site for an overnight camping trip. It and considered the types of homes turned out to be quite cold. When we that were used in each season. Of went to sleep it was very windy and the particular interest were the artifacts canvas tents seemed to mock us with found in the mizzen of the dwellings. every rippling flap. We woke up to a (Mizzen is the place where refuge was frozen Meliadine River, which denied us thrown out the front door.) Among the the opportunity to pan for gold in the artifacts were broken ulus, qudliks, gravel or try our hand at fly fishing. arrows, bolos, and an array of animal bones, indicating what was eaten. Nevertheless, we were able to have a good look at the Thule Archaeological We discussed the significance of the site. There is a lot of information location of this site. At that time, it was available as it was excavated in part on the coast; however, due to isostatic in the mid 70’s, revealing some pretty rebound it is some kilometers inland. cool Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) or It is on a tuktu and a goose migration

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corridor. The Arctic Char migrate up One of the tasks we had was to collect and down river. In most years the samples of plants in the area. This berries are abundant. The gravel esker provided an in-class follow-up activity affords access to easier digging and to learn their scientific, Inuktitut shelter from the northwest winds. and English names. We went to the We had a good look at the physical community library to research and features of the site, Kayak stands, fox to learn more about the plants and traps, bi- and tri-lobate tent rings, to determine if there were any other inukshuk, hunting blinds, food caches, medicinal or other traditional usages. and graves. Sadly, the one grave that As an Instructor I found it wonderful to had contained a skull and other bone watch the class work together as a team fragments had been desecrated within as they put together their display of the the year and the bones were missing. plants they collected. They laughed and reflected on their adventure on the land. Just across the river from where we camped is an active Peregrine It was terrific to have the class spend Falcon nest. The young are still time together like this at the beginning present and we saw them hunting, of the school year as we were able to as was a fox in our area. The nest bond as a team. The class thought is high on a cliff overlooking the that they would like to organize such river, affording an excellent hunting an event for their class in the future. vantage. The lemming, bird and They soon came to the conclusion that rabbit prey wouldn’t have a chance. it is not an easy task and one that is at the whims of the weather. It was The cold night and biting wind were especially nice to meet some of the effective in helping us to appreciate children of our NTEP students and the harshness of the land. We could a few of the spouses who came out see how very difficult it was for our to help make our outing a success. ancestors to eke out an existence. Imagine the time spent to hunt, and to secure and prepare food and clothing. We thought it was tough with propane lamps, naphtha stoves, four-star sleeping bags and thermofil underwear. The actual energy required in this unforgiving habitat just to stay warm is incredible… and it is not even winter. (L-R): Tara Green, Otto Apsaktaun, Darla Pilakapsi, Joyce Ramsey, We considered the human element in Ron Pittman (NTEP Instructor), Joni Towtongie, Margaret Okatsiak, the traditional hunter gatherer culture Melanie Saccules, and Appolina Makkigak. and the impact it had and we compared it to the impact we are making today.

Page 15 Iqaluit, Nunnatta Campus (Years 1,3, 4)

Nadia Sammurtok (Rankin Inlet) Louisa Meeko (Sanikiluaq)

Sheba Pikuyak (Hall Beach) David Korgak (Iqaluit) The Year 3 Nunavut Teacher Education program (NTEP) student at Nunatta Campus, Iqaluit completed their study of EMATH 215: Theory and Practice of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary Schools. In the course, the NTEP students were introduced to innovative ways of incorporating technology, manipulatives, literature Year 3 students (L-R): Nadia Sammurtok, Sheba Pikuyak, Louisa and Inuit culture in the teaching Meeko, Kenny Nemhara (NTEP Instructor), and David Korgak of mathematics to make it more (missing Renata Lee) understandable and fun for students in Nunavut schools. The course was delivered by Kenny Nemhara, NTEP Instructor.

Year 3 students also completed ERDG 215: Teaching Reading in the Elementary Schools. The course Year 3 students (L-R): Louisa Meeko (Sanikiluaq), Renata Lee (Iqa- presents components and strategies luit), Sheba Pikuyak (Hall Beach), Nadia Sammurtok (Rankin Inlet), that support a balanced literacy and David Korgak (Iqaluit) program in the Elementary years.

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Year 4 NTEP Interns (L-R): Karen Inootik, Jenny Ipirq, Mary Year 1 NTEP students: Ron Pittman (Instructor), Deena Macintosh, Flaherty (NTEP Instructor / Practicum Coordinator), Elizabeth Jeffrey Killiktee, Noelle Ehaloak, Amy Kalluk, and Naomi Muckpah Ryan, Nadia Mike Dolmage, and Joanne Ashley

Year 4 NTEP students at Nunatta Campus in Iqaluit did a 15-week practicum at Nakasuk School and Joamie School. 2014 NTEP Practicum award recipient is Nadia Mike Dulmage (Iqaluit)

Year 4 NTEP Inuktitut 300 students (Front row, L-R): Peesee Pitsiulak (NTEP Instructor/Former Dean); (Back Row, L-R): Jenny Ipirq, Elizabeth Ryan, and Karen Inootik

Neil Christopher has been a dedicated Isabelle Dingemans (ASIST Coordinator, NAC), Karen Inootik (NTEP NTEP Year 4 Student, and Mary Ellen MacLean (ASIST Trainer) Instructor at Nunatta Year 1 NTEP students and a Year Campus, 4 NTEP student participated in the Iqaluit for a decade. However, he has Applied Suicide Intervention Skills now left this position to invest himself Training (ASIST) program. It was fully in Inhabit Media operations delivered at Nunatta Campus, Iqaluit. and pursue his love of writing and The ASIST workshop is designed for publishing. caregivers who want to feel more comfortable and confident in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.

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Graduation Ceremony

Hon. Paul Quassa, Minister responsible for Joanna Awa of CBC Nunavut Arctic College

RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES

DALHOUSIE, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OF NURSING (ARCTIC NURSING)

Iyago, Dianne - Iqaluit Masson, D’Arcy - Iqaluit

UNIVERSITY OF REGINA, BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

Akesuk, Saimaiyu - Cape Dorset

Arreak, Eleanor - Pond Inlet

ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᖅᐸᒃᑐᑦ ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᖏᓐᓂᒡᓗ ᐅᖃᐅᓯᖏᓐᓂᒃ Ashley, Joanne - Iqaluit ᐃᓄᐃᑦ

ᓴᕕᕋᔭᓕᕆᓂᕐᒥᒡᓗ ᑕᑯᒥᓇᖅᓴᐅᑎᓕᐅᕐᓂᕐᒥᒃ Hutchings, Rebecca - Cape Dorset

Inootik, Karen - Iqaluit

Ipirq, Jennifer - Iqaluit ᐊᕙᑎᓕᕆᓂᖅ

Kilabuk, Lynn - Pangnirtung

ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕇᖅᑐᑦ ᒪᕐᕉᖕᓂᒃ Mike-Dulmage, Nadia - Iqaluit ᐊᕐᕌᒎᖕᓂᒃ

Okatsiak, Margaret - Rankin Inlet

ᐱᕙᒌᔭᕐᓂᖅ ᐋᓐᓂᐊᓯᐅᖅᑎᒃᓴᐅᓛᕐᓂᕐᒧᑦ

Ootoova, Reepa - Pond Inlet

Ryan, Elizabeth - Iqaluit ᐊᕙᑎᓕᕆᓂᖅ

ᐊᓪᓚᑦᑎᐅᒋᐅᖅᓴᓂᖅ

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᖅᐸᓪᓕᐊᔪᓕᕆᓂᖅ Alariaq, Silaqqi - Cape Dorset

ᖁᑦᑎᒃᓯᕚᓪᓕᖅᑎᑦᑎᔪᑦ Alookie, Tina - Qikiqtarjuaq ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᖅᑕᖏᓐᓂᒃ

Kooneeluisie, Lisa - Qikiqtarjuaq

ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕈᓯᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐊᑕᐅᓯᕐᒧᑦ Perkison, Maggie - Baker Lake ᐊᕐᕌᒍᒧᑦ

Putuguq, Saizula - Cape Dorset

ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕐᓂᖅ ᐃᓕᑕᐅᔭᕆᐊᓕᖕᓂᒃ ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕐᕕᖓᓐᓂᑦ Sallerina, Joanie - Gjoa Haven ᐃᓐᓇᐃᑦ

Tagoona, Sandy - Baker Lake

ᐃᓕᓴᕆᔭᐅᔾᔪᑎᑖᖅᑐᑦ Tapatai, Jeannie - Baker Lake ᐱᔭᕇᕐᓂᖏᓐᓄᑦ

Taukie, Mary - Cape Dorset

Uttak, Jefferson - Cape Dorset

ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᖅᑕᒥᓂᒃ ᐱᔭᕇᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᓕᓴᕆᔭᐅᓂᖏᑦ

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(L-R) Dr. Michael Tymchak (U of R), Karen Inootik (NTEP B.Ed. (L-R) Dr. Michael Tymchak (U of R), Elizabeth Ryan (NTEP B.Ed. Graduate), and President Michael Shouldice (NAC) Graduate), and President Michael Shouldice (NAC) Congratulations to the Bachelor of Education Graduates of 2014 Student Scholarships and Awards Bridgette Tattuinee (Year 1, Arviat) received the Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Scholarship. Connie Curley (Year 2, Hall Beach) and Elizabeth Ryan (Year 4, Iqaluit) have been chosen as this year's recipients of an IODE Shirley Cheshire Memorial Scholarship ($2500). Lynn Bridgette Tattuinee, Connie Curley, Elizabeth Ryan, Kilabuk (Year 4, Pangnirtung) received Year 1, Arviat Year 2, Hall Beach Year 4, Iqaluit the 2014 NTA Rebecca Idlout Award for the Highest Average in the BEd program. Silaqqi Alariaq (Year 4, Cape Dorset) received the Inuit Language Award for Superior Proficiency in Written and Oral Language. Nadia Mike Dulmage (Iqaluit) received the NTEP Practicum award for the highest Lynn Kilabuk, Year Silaqqi Alariaq, Nadia Mike Dolmage, practicum grade in the BEd degree. 4, Pangnirtung Year 4, Cape Dorset Year 4, Iqaluit

Page 19 Retirement purchased home in sunny southern Florida. As Jim states, it will give him the “opportunity to thaw and defrost.”

During his tenure with NTEP, Jim has shown much dedication to the program and commitment to the evolving standards set forth in our new partnerships. However, more importantly, he has exhibited a kindness and concern for the students entrusted to our care. He has always placed the Jim Legge has enjoyed his time in the human factor ahead of the raw scores. Territory of Nunavut for the last thirteen The students have come to appreciate years. He served as a Teacher in the that concern. high arctic community of Grise Fiord for a year, as Vice Principal in Hall Jim has a fondness for his time in Beach for a year, and then assumed Iqaluit but the place closest to his heart the Principal role in Hall Beach for has always been Hall Beach. He has another five years. Following that he regularly reflected on the positives of was a Manager of the Nunavut Teacher his time in that community and the Education Program (NTEP) for six years. welcome that was afforded him.

Earlier this year Jim and his wife Verna It has been a pleasure to work with decided to move forward with their Jim over the past several years. His retirement plans. Consequently, Verna conscientious efforts and genuine also retired from her teaching position support have been valuable and valued. at Inuksuk High, Iqaluit. They are now enjoying the benefits of their recently Long Service Award Eva Noah, Nunavut Teacher Education Program (NTEP) Instructor in Baker Lake received a long term service award from the Government of Nunavut. Eva has been employed with the Government of Nunavut for 28.65 years.

Gloria Uluqsi (NTEP Manager: Kivalliq / Kitikmeot Regions) and Eva Noah (NTEP Instructor, Baker Lake)

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