The week of May 9, 2022, Iqaluit will welcome students from across Nunavut to participate in the third annual Health Careers Camp. This camp is funded by Makigiaqta working in close partnership with Nunavut Arctic College, the Qikiqtani Regional Hospital, and the Departments of Health and Education. For any students considering health careers who are…

March 14, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut – With financial support from Kakivak Association and the Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation, NCC Development Limited will deliver a trades training program and provide job placements for up to 60 Inuit trainees in the communities of Clyde River, Pond Inlet, Arctic Bay, Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord. NCC Development…

Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation Quvvariarniq Mentorship Program Call for Applications Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation (“Makigiaqta”) is opening applications under its Quvvariarniq Program for mentorship opportunities intended to provide Nunavut Inuit with education, training and skills needed for employment to enhance their economic participation and opportunities, and to train the next generation of Inuit leaders. Makigiaqta…

Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation (“Makigiaqta”) is requesting proposals under its Contribution Program for the delivery or development of training programs to provide Nunavut Inuit with education, training and skills needed for employment, and to enhance their economic participation and opportunities. Makigiaqta will award eligible organizations up to $250,000 each under its Contribution Program Policy (the…

My name is Samara Lyall, I am a 14 year old Inuk from Taloyoak, Nunavut. Currently I am in grade 9. I enjoy sketching, sewing, beading and just being creative. When I was little, my grandpa told me I was talented at drawing portraits but he said, “always put the eyes in the middle”, to…

The Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation is seeking the creation of a logo/visual identity that captures a vision in hosting career awareness camps. The career awareness camps will be hosted with various partners to raise awareness on the career opportunities for young Nunavummiut. At present, plans are underway for science, health and finance career camps. This…

(September 14, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut)  The Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation (MITC) approved a $12.4 Million partnership with the Government of Nunavut and the Nunavut Arctic College to increase Inuktut within Nunavut schools through strengthening Inuktut teacher training.   “NTI is a strong supporter of Inuktut education, revitalization, and culture. Educating our children in our…

The website is now easier to use and was beautifully designed by Katittut. It features illustrations by Atiigo Media and Arviat artist Charlotte Karetak. All parts of the site are available in English and Inuktitut. We have also included some basic FASD information (under the ‘Learn’ heading) and some videos (more videos to come soon!).…

(March  27, 2019 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Nunavut’s creation, Inuit are investing more than $5.4 million over three years in accredited Inuktut language training through the Pirurvik Centre. “Inuit are proud to invest in the Pirurvik Centre to meet the tremendous need among Nunavut’s employers for employees with…