The Nunavut Teacher Education Program (NTEP), in partnership with the University of Regina, offers a campus and community based program preparing Nunavummiut to become classroom teachers in Nunavut schools. The emphasis is on training primary and elementary teachers, but students may choose to practice at the Junior High and High School levels. The program has a strong focus on practice, and the theory learned in courses is applied in classroom situations through observation and teaching.
We would like to share with you a pictorial profile of the recent NTEP Community Graduation Ceremony that was held in Cape Dorset.
We wish to thank the following individuals for their participation and assistance:
- Eliyah Mangitak Cape Dorset Elder - Qulliq Lighting and Prayer
- Hon. Paul Quassa Minister: Education / NAC - Address to Graduates
- Peter Ma President: Nunavut Arctic College - Greetings
- David Joanasie MLA: Cape Dorset - Commentary
- John MacDonald Assistant Deputy Minister: Education – Gift Presentation
- Palaya Qiatsuk Mayor: Cape Dorset - Civic Statement
- Ittusut Manning Vice Chair: Cape Dorset DEA - DEA Statement
- Tirak Parr Adult Educator: Nunavut Arctic College - Master of Ceremonies
- Andrea Burry NTEP Manager: Qikiqtani Region
- John Wilson Principal: Sam Pudlat School
- Michael Soares Principal: Peter Pitseolak School
- Jennifer Kautainik Interpreter / Translator Student: NAC – Program Translation
Left to right, front row: Silaqqi Alariaq; Mary Taukie; Jefferson Uttak; Saimaiyu Akesuk; Saizula Putuguq; and Rebecca Hutchings. Back row, left to right, are: John MacDonald (Assistant Deputy Minister of Education); David Joanasie (MLA Cape Dorset); Hon. Paul Quassa (Minister of Education / Nunavut Arctic College); Peter Ma (President: Nunavut Arctic College); Tirak Parr (Adult Educator / Nunavut Arctic College); and Brian Manning (Director: Education Programs / Nunavut Arctic College).
Jefferson Uttak and Hon. Paul Quassa (Minister of Education / Nunavut Arctic College)
Peter Ma (President: Nunavut Arctic College); Saimaiyu Akesuk; and Hon. Paul Quassa (Minister of Education / Nunavut Arctic College)
Peter Ma (President: Nunavut Arctic College); Saizula Putuguq; and Hon. Paul Quassa (Minister of Education / Nunavut Arctic College)
David Joanasie (MLA Cape Dorset); Mary Taukie; and Hon. Paul Quassa (Minister of Education / Nunavut Arctic College)
Peter Ma (President: Nunavut Arctic College); David Joanasie (MLA Cape Dorset); Silaqqi Alariaq; John MacDonald (Assistant Deputy Minister of Education); Hon. Paul Quassa (Minister of Education / Nunavut Arctic College)
Brian Manning (Director: Education Programs / Nunavut Arctic College) and Annie Manning. Annie is a retired and respected Teacher from Cape Dorset who has served as an inspiration for students in the community. She has received the Order of Canada and is a Queens Diamond Jubilee Recipient. We thank her for being a role model for our students in Cape Dorset.