Skilled Trades and Technology News
Camp Cook students celebrate graduation in Rankin Inlet
Written by Nunavut Arctic CollegeNunavut Arctic College Camp Cook students at Kivalliq Campus celebrated graduation last week in Rankin Inlet. This is the first time the Camp Cook has been available for students from the smaller communities.
Kivalliq Campus celebrates graduation in Rankin Inlet
Written by Nunavut Arctic CollegeKivalliq Campus celebrated its 2012 graduation ceremony on May 16, 2012. Here, for those who could not attend Wednesday's graduation ceremony in Rankin Inlet, is Campus Dean David Ittinuar's commencement address.
Arviat Diamond Driller’s Training Program celebrates second graduation
Written by Keith Collier, Community Economic Development Officer, ArviatArviat, Nunavut (17 April 2026) – On Friday, 13 April 2012, the community of Arviat celebrated the completion of the second Arviat Diamond Driller’s Training (ADDT) course. 10 students successfully completed the training program, which included both classroom and practical components on an operating diamond drilling rig located in Arviat.
Government of Canada helps Inuit in Nunavut find good jobs
Written by Government of Canada News ReleaseIqaluit, Nunavut, January 17, 2026—The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Member of Parliament for Nunavut, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced that the Nunavut Fisheries Training Consortium will receive support to help Inuit in Nunavut find good jobs.
Arviat Diamond Driller’s Training Program celebrates first graduation
Written by John Main, Hamlet of ArviatCongratulations, graduates!
Arviat, Nunavut (December 9, 2025) – The community of Arviat celebrated the completion of the first Arviat Diamond Driller’s Training (ADDT) Program. 11 students from Arviat completed the 10-week training program, which included the delivery of classroom-based modules and hands-on training on an operating surface diamond drilling rig.
Camp cook students celebrate graduation in Cambridge Bay
Written by Arctic CollegeCongratulations, Graduates!
Students with the Nunavut Arctic College Camp Cook program in Cambridge Bay celebrated their graduation today.
In the front row are (left-right) Caitlin Pangon (Kugluktuk), Megan Klengenberg (Kugluktuk), Priscilla “Matok” Evetalegak (CamBay), Charlotte Lyall (CamBay); In the Back row (left-right) are: Rodney Fletcher (CamBay), Chef Andy Possion and Joseph JR Tikhak (CamBay)
Nunavut Arctic College extends its congratulations to our graduating students. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and wish them all the very best of success!
Diamond Driller’s Training Program Begins in Arviat
Written by John Main, Hamlet of ArviatArviat, Nunavut (September 26, 2026) - Mayor Bob Leonard today announced the beginning of the first Arviat Diamond Driller’s Training (ADDT) Program. 12 students from Arviat began the classroom portion of their training on the 26th. Hands-on training sessions will also be offered, which will see the trainees help operate a functioning diamond drill. The 10-week training program will run until the beginning of December.
Arviat to launch Diamond Driller’s Training Program in Nunavut
Written by John MainArviat, Nunavut (July 25, 2026) - Arviat Mayor Bob Leonard today announced approval of the Arviat Diamond Driller’s Training (ADDT) Program. This 10-week program will be offered to 12 Arviat students beginning in September of 2011. A second course is scheduled for January 2012 and will be open to residents of other Kivalliq communities.
