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Northern Youth Abroad
Northern Youth Abroad has offered travel-based experiential education in Nunavut, and also in the Northwest Territories, for more than 20 years. Through their programs, participants have had the chance to step outside of their comfort zone and to live and learn away from home. Through this, they are given the unique chance to share their…
Read MoreArctic UAV-Arctic Drone Training Camp
Arctic UVA is a 100% Inuit-owned company and the full-service UAV company operating in Nunavut. Over the next few years the company is seeking to expand its ability to service projects throughout the territory (and north in general) through the expansion of its capacity, including trained human resources throughout the territory which will have the…
Read MorePirurvik Centre – Creating Employment Opportunities for Inuit through Inuktut Skills.
Pirurvik aims to close this gap by delivering training that develops the articulacy and literacy skills that first language speakers need to work effectively in inuktut.
Read MoreQikiqtani Inuit Association – Ipitiki 2
Early Learning Systems Building on the success of the Makigiaqta-funded, QIA-led Ipitiki program, QIA proposes a multi-year project which directly aligns with Makigiaqta strategic priorities. Ipitiki 2 will deliver governance training to daycare boards operating in the Qikiqtani region, host a three-day daycare managers conference for Qikiqtani centers, expand the Elders in Daycare pilot development…
Read MoreRCMP V Division Recruiting – RCMP Assisted Application Entrance Program
RCMP’s proposal is titled Program. This project meets Makigiaqta’s SPA #3 – Foundational Skills Development Opportunities for Adults. Community of Training – 10 Participants in Iqaluit and Regina, Sask. Start and End – January 2020 to December 2020 V Division RCMP – RCMP Assisted Application Entrance Program Purpose to provide literacy and numeracy skills required…
Read MorePiruqatigiit Resource Centre – Inuuqatigiit Iliniaqtiit- Learning about FASD Together
Strategic Priority Early Learning Systems Wrap-around supports for success in K-12 and beyond. Advanced Training and Post Secondary for Employment in Key Sectors Inuuqatigiit Iliniaqtiit – Learning about FASD Together 3 Years April 2019 – March 2022 All across Nunavut Pirurqatigiit Resource Centre would like to create an accessible, online certificate program for community members,…
Read MoreQaujigiartiit Health Research Centre – Inunnguiniq Mentorship Program-Fostering Inunnguiniq in Our Communities
Qaujigiartiit HRC’s proposal is titled Inunnguiniq Mentorship Program – Fostering Inunnguiniq in Our Communities. This project meets Makigiaqta’s SPA #2 – Wrap Around Supports for K – 12 and Beyond. Community of Training – 4 Participants in 3 communities Start and End – September 2019 to March 2022 Summary of Project Objective The objective of…
Read MorePirurvik Preschool Society – A Place to Grow Preschool & Early Childhood Education Programs
Makigiaqta’s Strategic priorities Early Learning Systems Wrap Around Support for K-12 and beyond Foundational skills development for adults Advanced training and post secondary for employment is key sectors Here are five areas we hope to seek funding for so we may continue to build upon our existing early childhood educational training programs. Development of take-home…
Read MoreIlitaqsiniq – Nunavut Literacy Council
Tapiriit Project Ilitaqsiniq creates, pilots and evaluate innovative models of non-formal, culture-based learning programs embedded with literacy, language and other work related skills. Participant outcomes of the original non-formal program “Miqqut” were captured and recorded though community-based research and included: increased confidence, wellbeing, culture identity and 85% of participants transitioning to employment or certificate level…
Read MoreRecreation & Parks Association of Nunavut
The “Leading the Way” initiative will support youth training and employment; Inuit Mentor training and contract work for young adults; and an increase in after and/or out of school programs for children and youth, inclusive of physical activity, sport, cooking and cultural activity.
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