Inuktitut Language Allowance Procedures INFORMATION

There are three levels of NTA language allowance. These are some of the requirements...

In order for a teacher/employee to receive the Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun Language allowance, he/she must be observed/tested in Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun on the following; communication, comprehension, reading and writing.

Level 1 is oral Inuktitut where a candidate is able to have everyday conversations with Inuktitut speakers. Understand the language when it is spoken at a normal speed, reproduce sounds, speak clearly, simply and correctly, and carry on a conversation. The candidate would choose 10 pictures she/he wishes to talk about from selected pictures for this purpose. Level One is $1,200.00 annually.

Level 2 is where the candidate is able to translate into English from Inuktitut or vise-versa. This also involves writing in syllabics or Roman orthography. Level two is $2,400.00 annually.

Level 3 is where the candidate has to submit samples of lesson/theme plans that she/he created for programs in Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun. Teacher will be observed for the use of written and oral Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun, then report written by the examiner to support eligibility. Level three is $5,000.00 annually.

The examiner must be: An administrator. If an administrator is unable to administer the test, he/she assigns an examiner, Neutral, Already hold B.Ed, Already receive level three allowances, Someone who is from the same community i.e. Inuktitut Contact Teacher, the examiner must be someone who is able to read, write, and speak fluently in Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun. I'm (Elijah Tigullaraq) also able to administer tests on the phone at the convenience of the candidate. Or, I can do a test in person if I’m in the community the teacher is requesting a test.

Elijah Tigullaraq Program Consultant- Bilingual Education Qikiqtani School Operations (QSO)

Email: [email protected] Tel: (867) 899-8670 ext 5

Note: applicable to QSO employees only INUKTITUT LANGUAGE ALLOWANCE FOR NTA MEMBERS

Name: ______Date: ______

School: ______Community: ______

I am requesting that I be considered for an Inuktitut Language Allowance (as per article A4.05, NTA Collective Agreement) at the level indicated below: (Check one)

______Level 1: I demonstrated a level of proficiency that provided for: I. limited classroom communication with students II. limited communication with parents; and III. limited general communication within both the school and community.

______Level 2: I was employed as an Aboriginal Language and Culture Specialist and have demonstrated a level of proficiency that provided for: I. the use of written and oral language as required in professional training; II. the use of written and oral language as required in the classroom teaching of predominately language and cultural programs; III. the use of written and oral language as required in parent-teacher interviews; IV. the use of written and oral language as required in extra-curricular activities; V. the use of written and oral language as required in general school and community relations.

______Level 3: I demonstrated a level of proficiency that provided for: I. all of the requirement of both Level 1 and Level 2 above; II. the use of written and oral language as required in a teaching assignment that involves a range of programs in subject areas that incorporate but are beyond language and culture; III. the use of written and oral language as required in consulting with other teachers regarding a range of programs in subject areas that incorporate but are beyond language and culture; and IV. the development of curriculum and associated program materials and resource materials in Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun.

NOTE 1: Aboriginal Language and Cultural Specialists are not eligible to receive a Level 3 Language Allowance.

NOTE 2: Notwithstanding the description of Levels 1, 2 and 3 above, these points are not all inclusive.

______Signed (Applicant)

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Principal’s (or designates) Declaration:

I recommend that this applicant be tested by QSO designate for the level(s) requested for NTA Language Allowances.

______Signed (Principal) Date

Please return the completed application (with the signatures) to Elijah Tigullaraq by e-mail [email protected].

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Note: applicable to QSO employees only