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Beaufort Delta Education Council Live theAdventure MissionMISSION STATEMENT Statement Beaufort Delta Education Council will strengthen partnerships to build thriving school communities which embrace and deliver culture-based education by providing tools and resources for student success. OurO U R VVision I S I O N Empowered by Aboriginal Education and Culture, students are inspired to succeed. Message from the BDEC Chair Message from the Superintendent The eleven member Beaufort Delta Education Council (BDEC), This is an exciting time to be teaching in the Northwest Territories. includes the Chair, representatives of eight communities and two The Ministry of Education , Culture and Employment is in the Aboriginal claimant groups of the Beaufort Delta region (the process of implementing many changes to the way we deliver our Gwich’in Tribal Council and the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation). educational programs. The focus of these new programs will be to introduce creative ways to teach and to learn while respecting the The Council, through the Chair, gives direction to the traditional knowledge and practices which make the Northwest Superintendent who in turn, ensures these directives are Territories so unique. New and returning teachers should implemented by school staff. In this way direction and support are familiarize themselves with the Ministry document entitled: provided to nine schools in eight communities and approximately Education Renewal and Innovation Framework: Direction for 110 staff. Change. The Beaufort Delta Education Council is the most northerly school The Beaufort Delta Education Council (BDEC) serves eight board in Canada with all eight communities and nine schools Aboriginal communities. Our goal is to create an environment located north of the Arctic Circle. Although remote, the region is within BDEC schools that is relevant to the Aboriginal student. not isolated. All communities are connected to the internet and all We are in the process of developing, in consultation with all schools have internet access. stakeholders, a new Strategic Plan. This Plan, along with our commitment to strengthen partnerships with parents, The cultural diversity in the Beaufort Delta region is unequalled community members, Aboriginal governments and other throughout the Northwest Territories. The people of the region are government agencies and organization, will result in the Gwich’in, Inuvialuit, Metis and a cross section from what is implementation of programs that reach out to the Aboriginal described as the “Canadian Mosaic”. When you arrive in your student. new community embrace the experience, the people and community and seek opportunities to become a participating I would like to extend a warm welcome to new and returning member of your new home. teachers. You are at the forefront of a movement to inspire BDEC students as future northern leaders. Carolyn Lennie, Chair Beaufort Delta Education Council Denise Kurszewski, Superintendent Beaufort Delta Education Council 1 Supporting Excellence in Education The staff at the Beaufort-Delta Education Council office, which is based in Inuvik, are experienced educators and support personnel whose primary job is to support and guide the work being carried out in the schools. The staff at the Beaufort Delta education Council encourage you to stop by the office when visiting Inuvik and learn more about how they can support you as you and your local programs and initiatives. Superintendent of Schools The Superintendent manages and supervises the day to day affairs and operations of the Beaufort Delta school region. Associate Assistant Superintendent The Associate Assistant Superintendent is actively involved in the supervision and evaluation of the schools in the Beaufort Delta region. Supervisor of Schools Staff Assessment is the primary focus of this position. The aim is to support schools in their efforts to generate improved rates of student achievement. Program Consultants Staff consultant positions provide support to teachers in the areas of all curriculum areas, eLearning and Special Needs Education. This work involves the development of appropriate subject area support resources, seeking out current instructional trends and assisting school staff with program implementation and professional development. Finance and Administration The finance and administrative team is responsible for all BDEC financial matters in budgets, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, travel coordination and supervision of District Education Authority (DEA) financial operations.. 2 Information Systems and Technical Services These positions provide and maintain computer and information systems and related system resources to all Beaufort Delta schools and offices. User support is provided by way of a help desk to solve technical problems when they occur. Another focus of this job is to plan for new information systems. School Staff Qualities that support schools: Flexible and adaptable Previous cross-cultural experience Sense of humour Technologically literate Multi-tasker 3 8 Divisional Education Councils (DEC) in the Northwest Territories Beaufort Delta Education Council Dehcho Divisional Education Council Sahtu Divisional Education Council South Slave Divisional Education Council Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency Yellowknife District Education Authority -locally known as YK1 (also serves as Education Council) Yellowknife Public Denominational District Education Authority - locally known as Yellowknife Catholic (also serves as Education Council) Commission scolaire de francophone des Territoires du Nord-Ouest 3 Yellowknife Districts/Divisions 8 District Education Authorities (DEA) in the Beaufort Delta Aklavik Fort McPherson Inuvik Paulatuk Sachs Harbour Tsiigehtchic Tuktoyaktuk Ulukhaktok The Northwest Territories is divided into eight Divisional Education Councils. The Councils are made up of elected representatives from each District Education Authority (DEA). The Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council is the governing body responsible for delivering educational programs to eight communities. 4 Beaufort Delta Education Council Schools Aklavik Moose Kerr Ulukhaktok School Ft McPherson Helen Kalvak (K – 12) Chief Julius (K—12) School 164 Students (K – 12) 104 Students 13 teachers 181 Students 9 Teachers 2 PSTs 13 tc 1 PST 3 EAs 1 PST 3 EAs 3 EAs 1 Secretary 1 Secretary 1 Secretary Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk 206 Students 325 Students East Three Mangilaluk 16 Teachers 23 teachers Elementary School 1 PST 2 PSTs (K – 6) (K – 12) 3.75 EAs 4 EAs 1 Secretary 1 Secretary 29 Students 289 Students 2.5 Teachers 22 Teachers 2 PSTs 0 PSTs 5 EAs Inuvik Tsiigehtchic .5 EAs 0 Secretaries 1 Secretary East Three Chief Paul Secondary Niditchie School 15 Students 54 Students (7 – 12) (K- 9) 2.5 Teachers 6 Teachers 0 PSTs .5 PSTs .5 EAs 2 EAs 0 Secretaries 0 Secretaries Sachs Harbour Paulatuk Inualthuyak Angik School School (K – 12) (K – 9) PSTs = Program Support Teachers EAs = Educational Assistants 5 Shared Responsibility for the Education of Northwest Territories Students Ministry of Education, Culture and 8 Divisional Education Employment Councils (DEC) Minister The DEC chair is elected from and by the Aurora College District Education Authority (DEA) chairs and Aboriginal Government representatives Department of Education, Culture and Employment Chairperson reports to the Minister Each council’s chairperson reports to the Minister Deputy Minister Reports to Minister Superintendents 49 Elementary and Secondary Schools Appointed by the Divisional Principals report to a Superintendent Education Councils (DEC) Teachers report to the Principal Reports to the DEC District Education Authorities (DEA) One DEA in each community Communities One representative from each DEA is Members of the community are elected to elected to the Divisional Education Council the District Education Authority (DEA) (DEC) 6 7 Aklavik 68.13 Inuvialuktun word meaning barrenland grizzly place. Aklavik was first established by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1912 as a trading post. It was the administrative centre for the Western Arctic until the 1950’s when, due to a lack of room for expansion, a new centre was created (Inuvik) and Aklavik has remained a small picturesque community, situated on the Mackenzie River Delta near the Richardson Mountains. In 1932, the manhunt for Albert Johnson, the Mad Trapper of Rat River, was based out of Aklavik. The chase for Johnson lead to a location near the present day Eagle Plains Hotel in the Yukon where he was shot and killed. Gwich’in guides from Aklavik supported and guided the RCMP in their hunt for the Mad Trapper. Johnson’s body was brought to Aklavik where he was buried. In 2007 his body was exhumed at the request of documentary film makers in Population: 628 an effort to finally make a positive identification. He was subsequently Average Temperature: reburied and his gravesite is marked. (See the book The Mad Trapper – January -30.2 C July +18.4 C Unearthing the Mystery—to find out if they did identify (The following food, rent and utilities prices are averages for 2014) him.) Average Rent: $1400 (1 bedroom); $1830 (3 bedroom) -utilities included The dividing line for the Internet Access: Northwest Tel $41.95/mo (5G) and $64.95 (30G) Gwich’in and Inuvialuit Telephone: $32.77/mo (you need a phone in order to have internet) settlement areas runs through TV: Shaw Direct (Satellite) or Bell Satellite: $36.00/mo to $140/mo Aklavik – with Inuvialuit land to the north and Community Access: via the ice road in winter and by air or boat when the ice road is closed. Gwich’in land to the south. Website: www.aklavik.ca What do things cost? 2L Milk $6.99 Apples $1.00 ea Robin Hood Flour (5kg bag) $16.99 Tide Ultra (3.4kg) $29.99 Bread $3.50 Lettuce $5.99 ea Sugar (4kg bag) $12.89 Colgate Toothpaste (75ml) $4.99 Ground beef 5.99/lb Potatoes (5lb bag) $7.99 Campbell’s Chicken Noodle $2.75 Kirkland (6 roll/double) $8.69 Bananas $1.00 ea Old Dutch chips $1.49 sm bag Kraft Salad Dressing (259 ml) $3.50 Pop (Case of 12) $11.75 ea Corn Flakes (400g) $7.99 8 Aklavik Moose Kerr School (K – 12) Moose Kerr School A. J. (Moose) Kerr was principal of Aklavik’s school in the 1960s.