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Premier welcomes new Minister Monica Ell to Nunavut Cabinet
Written by Government of Nunavut
IQALUIT, Nunavut (May 4, 2012) - Premier Eva Aariak today welcomed the Hon. Monica Ell to the Nunavut cabinet. Ms. Ell was sworn-in this morning as the eighth member of cabinet at the Nunavut Legislature.
Four Top Canadian Universities Sign Joint MOU with Yukon, Aurora and Nunavut Arctic Colleges
Written by Yukon, Aurora and Nunavut Arctic Colleges
Whitehorse, YT – Students attending college in Canada’s three northern territories will soon have greater opportunities to further their studies at other universities. That’s because of a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed today in Yellowknife, NWT between Yukon, Aurora and Nunavut Arctic Colleges and Dalhousie University, University of Laval, University of Alberta and University of Ottawa.
Innait Inuksiutilirijiit certification supports learning in Nunavut schools
Written by Department of Education, Government of NunavutIQALUIT, Nunavut (April 25, 2012) – Today in Igloolik, 15 Elders have been certified as Innait Inuksiutilirijiit in Nunavut schools, acknowledging their skills, knowledge and abilities as an integral part of education in Nunavut.
Nunavut and Agnico-Eagle sign MOU that maximizes opportunities for Kivalliq youth
Written by Government of Nunavut and Agnico-Eagle MinesIQALUIT, Nunavut (April 18, 2012) – The Government of Nunavut’s (GN) Department of Education and Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to maximize the capacity of Inuit youth in pursuing skilled trades and professional careers.
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Presentation – Kimmirut
Written by The Government of Nunavut
Premier Eva Aariak is pleased to announce the Government of Nunavut’s presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Sandy Akavak of Kimmirut.
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and Commissioner’s Awards Presented in Arctic Bay
Written by The Commissioner of NunavutOn March 27, the Honourable Edna Elias, Commissioner of Nunavut presented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Lieutenant Frank May of Arctic Bay.
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals presented in Pangnirtung
Written by The Government of Nunavut
Premier Eva Aariak is pleased to announce the Government of Nunavut’s presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to two Nunavummiut – Jenna Kilabuk and Jaco Isulutak, both from Pangnirtung, are being recognized for their individual contributions to the well-being of Nunavummiut and Nunavut.
Pond Inlet celebrates completion of new arena
Written by The Governments of Canada and NunavutPond Inlet, Nunavut, March 23, 2012 – Residents of Pond Inlet now have more opportunities to get active thanks to the recent completion of a new community sports arena.