International Grenfell Association 2012 Newsletter Unique experience for Inuit students The kANGIDLUASUk Student Program brought together a diverse group of 10 interns for four weeks during the summer of 2011 for a unique work, learning, and leadership program based out of the Torngat Mountains Base Camp and Research Station in Saglek Fiord, Nunatsiavut, Labrador. Interns ranged in age from 15 to 25 and represented six Nunatsiavut and Nunavik communities – Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, Salluit and Kangiqsu- alujjuaq). Throughout the program, interns lived, learned, and worked together with Arctic re- searchers, Parks Canada interpreters, program educators, international visitors and local Inuit leaders, elders, artists and entrepreneurs. They learned, shared, and contributed to real field- work, research and monitoring programs, visi- tor experience and heritage resource conserva- tion initiatives, as well as traditional Inuit skills, knowledge and customs. Interns also explored Ten students were employed as interns at the 2011 kANGIDLUASUk Student Program in Torngat Mountains the spectacular Arctic wilderness and shared National Park. They were: (clockwise from left) Dorothy Angatok, Ocean Wyatt, Binky Andersen, Minimaali Inuit homelands of Tongait KakKasuangita Snowball, Jake Basto, Jessica Sheppard, Mandy Arnold (program leader), Heather-Rose Etok, Trougott SilakKijapvinga (Torngat Mountains National Annanack, Andrew Semigak, Jake Andersen and Putulik Padlayat. Park), and developed a variety of leadership and employability skills. generations. “I learned more about our culture of incredible individuals, government depart- Thanks to the generous financial and in- and the past, and feel connected to the land and ments, and organizations such as the IGA. kind support from many key partners, including people more than I already am,” described one Thank you for contributing to the success of the a $14,160 grant from the International Grenfell participant. 2011 program and for helping provide unique Association (IGA), the Nunatsiavut and Nu- The kANGIDLUASUk Student Program experiences for Inuit youth. navik interns didn't incur any financial barriers would not have been possible without the finan- to participation in this unique field program. cial support, time, expertise and collaboration - Submitted by Mandy Arnold, Program Leader The 2011 season was described as one of the best summers yet. As one participant stated, “This experience really opened my eyes by showing me what an important, smart, knowl- AMOUNT GRANTED 2012 edgeable, healthy and understanding woman I Where the money goes could be.” $76,600 $23,000 (WSB) With Inuit guides, elders and family Grantee Amount % of total $305,150 (LSB) members, as well as Parks Canada staff and (Community) archaeologists, student interns also had the Community-based grants $305,150 36.90 opportunity to explore the Park and surrounding Scholarships/bursaries $225,000 27.20 $196,000 natural, historic and culturally significant sites. Labrador-Grenfell Health $196,900 23.80 (LGH) Labrador School Board $76,600 9.30 Embedded within all outings were opportunities $225,000 Western School Board $23,000 2.80 (Scholarships/Bursaries) to hear stories from Nunatsiavut and Nunavik TOTAL NEW FUNDS GRANTED $826,650 Inuit, many of whom still maintain a direct link to the area as their childhood home or harvest- Since 1996, the IGA has awarded $26,244,656 in total grants, scholarships and bursaries. It has funded 1,023 ing grounds. Sharing these experiences with the community, health and education-based grants over that period. There have been 629 IGA scholarships and interns provided a special connection between bursaries awarded since 1996. Page 2 IGA Newsletter 2012 IGA grants $225,000 for 2012-13 student scholarships, bursaries The International Grenfell Association (IGA) has committed a total of $225,000 from its Scholarship/Bursary Program to help stu- dents from Northern Newfoundland and coastal Labrador who are entering or continuing with post-secondary studies. The IGA will continue to support eight students from the region who are continuing their education, sponsored at $6,000 per year for SAMUEL ALEXANDER HOLLY DILYS SANDRA SARAH a maximum of four years. For the academic year ATKINSON FLYNN PYNN RANDELL HOLLETT BROMLEY 2012-13, two new $6,000 renewable scholar- ships were once again awarded (for up to four • Special Bursary valued at $4,000 for this Goose Bay, Kimberly Mugford of Happy Val- years) for students finishing high school in the year: Alice Moores of Red Bay. ley-Goose Bay, Ashley O’Brien of L’Anse au region, as well as one scholarship of $6,000 (for Loup, Jade Pilgrim of Happy Valley-Goose up to three years) to a student continuing with • Current recipients of $6,000 renewable IGA Bay, Michelle Pilgrim of Cook’s Harbour, Isa- his/her post-secondary studies. Scholarships are: Laura Battcock of Happy bella Robbins of Forteau, Daniel Rumbolt of St. The IGA has also awarded three new Valley-Goose Bay, Emily Best of Happy Valley- Anthony, Dillian Rumbolt of West St. Modeste, $6,000 special scholarships for a one-year peri- Goose Bay, Timothy Clements of Roddickton, Tasha Ryland of L’Anse au Loup, Jenny Sea- od, as well as a $4,000 special bursary. Addi- Danielle Colbourne of St. Anthony, Whitney ward of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Stephanie tionally, 47 IGA bursaries of $3,000 were Foss of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Michael Lid- Sooley of Mary’s Harbour, Tia Stevens of Sav- awarded to several high school and post- stone of Roddickton, Kaitlin Mitchelmore of age Cove, Darla Ward of Port Hope Simpson, secondary students. Green Island Cove and Natasha Tatchell of Cas- Philip Wilcox of Main Brook and Dillon White The IGA is extremely proud of its affilia- tor River North. of Sandy Cove. tion with the following students from Northern Post-Secondary — Meagan Green of St. An- Newfoundland and coastal Labrador: • IGA Bursaries of $3,000 for the 2012-13 thony, Justin Gillard of Roddickton, Ashley academic year have been awarded to: Normore of L’Anse au Loup, Shana O’Brien of • Secondary Scholarships of $6,000 per year Secondary — Elgin Applin of Black Duck L’Anse au Loup, Traci Pittman of Cook’s Har- for a maximum of four years: Samuel Atkin- Cove, Hannah Buckle of Forteau, Tasha Butt of bour, Niketa Rose of St. Anthony, Dylan son of Happy Valley-Goose Bay graduated from Pinware, Kylie Cabot of L’Anse au Loup, Holly Sinnicks of Black Duck Cove and Tyler Thorne Mealy Mountain Collegiate. His plans are to Calloway of St. Anthony, Jessica Campbell of of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. study Biochemistry at Memorial University, Pinsent’s Arm, Shannon Clark-Howell of Cart- Students in high school interested in be- with an interest in Medicine and Pharmacy. wright, Kendall Curl of Happy Valley-Goose ing considered for an IGA Bursary must submit Sandra Hollett of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Bay, Shannon Davis of Cartwright, Christopher their applications to their respective high school graduated from Mealy Mountain Collegiate. She Downton of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Kendall principals, who will forward applications on to intends to study Fine Arts at the Grenfell Cam- Dumaresque of L’Anse au Clair, Dereck Gardi- their respective board offices by February 15 pus of Memorial University, with an eventual ner of Conche, Courtney Gillard of Roddickton, (for submission to the IGA). aim to study Medicine. Cheryl Greenleaves of Cartwright, Kristen Han- For students already enrolled in a post- cock of Forteau, Amber Hillier of St. Lunaire- secondary program, the firm deadline is April 1, • Post-Secondary Scholarship of $6,000 per Griquet, Dylan Hillier of St. Lunaire-Griquet, with applications being sent directly to IGA. The year: Holly Pynn of St. Anthony is studying Tiffany Hillier of St. Luniare-Griquet, Garreth IGA considers all applications forwarded to it prior towards a Medical Laboratory Technology di- Kippenhuck of Charlottetown, Tony LaVallee of to or on the deadline. Students must recognize that ploma at College of the North Atlantic. Flower’s Cove, Cody Layden of L’Anse au IGA Bursaries are not given based on academics. Loup, David Learning of Cartwright, Brent Mar- Financial need is the major consideration. • Special Scholarships valued at $6,000 for shall of West St. Modeste, Jennifer Mesher of The next meeting of the IGA Bursary this year: Sarah Bromley of Conche, Alexander Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Brittany Morris of Committee is to be held in conjunction with an Flynn of Forteau and Dilys Randell of Bide Arm. Cartwright, Thomas Morrissey of Happy Valley- IGA board meeting in May, 2013. ‘I am able to concentrate fully on my courses’ My name is Emily Best and I am so participate in a student excursion to the Canadi- quicker, but very expensive. grateful to be receiving the annual IGA schol- an Arctic. The experience of seeing this natural The IGA scholarship has real- arship. I was able to complete 10 university environment and the wildlife and flora that lives ly helped with the cost of that credits in my home town of Happy Valley- there solidified my decision to pursue post- travel from home and back, as Goose Bay through the Arts and Science secondary studies related to the environment well as my monthly rent, tuition and books. I am Transfer program offered by the College of and geography. I really hope to find employ- achieving good grades due to the financial sup- the North Atlantic and, in the fall of 2011, I ment in that field in Labrador when I am fin- port of this scholarship, since I am able to con- moved to Corner Brook. I have since complet- ished my studies. centrate fully on my courses and I don't have to ed another year of university courses at the The hardest part of university studies for work part-time during the semesters. Grenfell Campus of Memorial University.