This academic year there has been increased encouragement and emphasis pertaining to the development of a Middle School Education delivery system.

Pallulaaq Ford, a Registered Nurse and past graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Arctic Nursing program and now Manager of Clinical Nurse Education in Rankin Inlet is seen here with her former instructor Sally Naphan, now Manager of the College's Nursing Program. The former student and teacher met at a recent conference in Toronto to discuss Cultural Competency in Nursing programs across Canada.

Rankin Inlet Nunavut Teacher Education Program Instructor Mike Pickles was recently published by Trafford Publishing in his own book entitled, "Hug Someone You Love Today: And How to Leave Your Personal Signature." It's a heart-felt, inspirational book based on how normal folks like you and I have positively changed their lives through the simple act of a hug.

IQALUIT, Nunavut (March 7, 2026) – Nunavut Arctic College Board of Governors and Premier, Eva Aariak, today announced the appointment of Michael Shouldice as president of Nunavut Arctic College (NAC).

Gyu Oh, Fine Arts faculty member with the Nunavut Teacher Education Program, has had a very successful semester. Earlier in the term her Year 3 students staged an ambitious and innovative Art Exhibit at Nunatta campus, Iqaluit. Having seen the response from the College community, our Year 1 students indicated an interest in doing the same.

I have attached pictures of some of our Year 1 students and samples of the work they produced. It included such items as: soap stone carvings; prints; print making; timelines and block carving.

We thank the students for their first steps into the Fine Arts arena and Gyu Oh for her efforts on their behalf.

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Premier Eva Aariak today released the following statement:

I would like to offer Nellie Kusugak and the entire family of Jose Kusugak my warmest congratulations on Jose’s posthumous appointment to the Order of Nunavut.

As an educator, and as a leader, Jose communicated a powerful message on behalf of Nunavummiut, ultimately helping to create our territory, and inspiring pride in those who live here. The impact of Jose’s contributions to Nunavut will live well beyond his own life.

The Order of Nunavut is the highest honour of Nunavut and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations or medals conferred by the Government of Nunavut.

This week, the Order of Nunavut was presented to the late Jose Kusugak in Rankin Inlet.

In recognition of his accomplishments and service, the Order of Nunavut was presented to Jose’s wife Nellie and members of the Kusugak family by the Hon. Edna Elias Commissioner of Nunavut and the Hon. Hunter Tootoo, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Rankin Inlet. Staff and students gathered last week for the annual Kivalliq Hall Christmas Dinner! In this photo from Dorothy Tootoo, Office Administration student Geela Saviakjuk and her baby sample the delicious dinner served up by Rankin Inlet's own Jason Brown and Jordan Angnetsiak of Pond Inlet, with Interim Arctic College President Mike Shouldice filling in for Santa. Thanks to all the staff and students who made this wonderful event possible.

In these photos, Morris Manilak, Kayylynn Kusugak, Blandina Airut, Laura Merritt, and missing from photo Ellen Rumbolt in Baker Lake, fourth-year students intern in Rankin Inlet as part of their practicum experience. We congratulate them all as they continue to improve and shine during their 4 month practicum. Also, a special thank you to their co-op teachers Bertha Iglookyoak, Monica Shouldice, Kristen Sawyers, Margaret Okatsiak, and Alex Siksik.