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| Nunavut Sivuniksavut | |
|---|---|
| Name | Nunavut Sivuniksavut |
| Established | 1985 |
| Type | Indigenous adult education program |
| City | Ottawa |
| Province | Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Campus | Urban |
Nunavut Sivuniksavut is an Inuit-run post-secondary program based in Ottawa focused on Inuit history, Inuit Nunangat, and Nunavut governance, cultural revitalization, and capacity-building. Founded in 1985, the program prepares students from Inuit communities for careers in public administration, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, and community leadership while emphasizing traditional knowledge from regions such as Baffin Island, Kitikmeot Region, and Kivalliq Region. Nunavut Sivuniksavut operates within networks that include institutions like Algonquin College, University of Ottawa, and organizations such as Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, promoting pathways into territorial institutions including the Government of Nunavut and agencies like the Nunavut Arctic College.
Nunavut Sivuniksavut was established following dialogues involving leaders from Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, and Pond Inlet and advocates such as Peter Irniq and Tagak Curley who engaged with national actors including Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and negotiators of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The program emerged amidst political developments tied to the Nunavut Act, the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act, and the finalization of boundaries following consultations that involved the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. Early partnerships included Carleton University, Algonquin College, and community groups like Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and Qikiqtani Inuit Association, aligning education with the administrative needs of the new territory inaugurated in 1999. Over decades the program interacted with federal bodies such as Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and cultural institutions like the Canadian Museum of History and the National Arts Centre to foreground Inuit history, including pre-contact periods, interactions with explorers like Martin Frobisher and Samuel Hearne, and colonial encounters involving the Hudson's Bay Company.
Curriculum at Nunavut Sivuniksavut integrates content on land claim processes, Inuit law, and public administration, drawing on sources such as the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and institutions including Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and the Office of the Languages Commissioner of Nunavut. Courses cover Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit as reflected in work by scholars affiliated with University of British Columbia, McGill University, and University of Toronto programs on Indigenous studies. The program offers training relevant to employers such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in community liaison roles, territorial departments like Department of Health and Social Services (Nunavut), and Inuit-run organizations including the Makivik Corporation and Qulliq Energy Corporation. Instruction incorporates traditional skills connected to regions represented by organizations like the Qikiqtani Inuit Association and cultural revitalization projects supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Heritage Canada, and the Arctic Council through collaborative research with institutes like the Inuit Heritage Trust and archives including Library and Archives Canada.
Situated in ByWard Market area proximate to campuses such as Algonquin College Ottawa campus and the University of Ottawa, Nunavut Sivuniksavut’s facilities include classroom spaces, a cultural centre, and student residences used by participants from communities like Arviat, Gjoa Haven, and Cambridge Bay. The campus hosts exhibits in cooperation with organizations such as the Canadian Museum of History, Canadian War Museum, and galleries like the Ottawa Art Gallery for displays of Inuit art akin to works by artists including Kenojuak Ashevak, Pitseolak Ashoona, and Luke Anguhadluq. Facilities have received visits from public figures including Justin Trudeau, territorial leaders such as Paul Okalik, and cultural representatives from institutions like the National Arts Centre Indigenous Theatre.
Admissions draw primarily from Inuit communities across regions represented by agencies such as Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Kitikmeot Inuit Association, Kivalliq Inuit Association, and Qikiqtani Inuit Association, with students hailing from communities including Iqaluit, Igloolik, Rankin Inlet, and Baker Lake. Selection processes have engaged partners like Indigenous Services Canada and post-secondary pathways with institutions such as University of Manitoba and College of the North Atlantic. The student body includes Inuit elders and youth, alumni who have moved into positions with the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Court of Justice, and organizations like the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, reflecting a demographic mix similar to cohorts in programs at Nunatsiavut Government offices and Arctic-focused initiatives run by the Polar Knowledge Canada research network.
Nunavut Sivuniksavut is governed by an Inuit board that liaises with funding and oversight entities including Indigenous Services Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, and territorial organizations like Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated. Financial support has come from federal programs such as those administered by Employment and Social Development Canada and cultural funds from the Canada Council for the Arts, with project-based partnerships involving ArcticNet and research grants from agencies like the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Governance interacts with legal instruments including the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and advisory input from leaders and organizations such as Tagak Curley, Paule Siasauq, and community councils across Inuit regions.
Nunavut Sivuniksavut maintains partnerships with Inuit organizations like Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Makivik Corporation, and regional associations such as the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, alongside academic ties to Algonquin College, Carleton University, and University of Ottawa. Collaborations extend to cultural institutions including Library and Archives Canada, Canadian Museum of History, and arts funding bodies like the Canada Council for the Arts, and to service organizations such as Indigenous Services Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada. Community engagement includes joint programming with northern governments like the Government of Nunavut and municipal councils in communities such as Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, and Arctic Bay, and cultural exchanges involving Inuit artists who have exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada and performers affiliated with the National Arts Centre.
Alumni of Nunavut Sivuniksavut have taken roles in institutions such as the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Nunavut Arctic College, and the Nunavut Court of Justice, contributing to policy, cultural preservation, and administration. The program has been recognized by organizations including Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Canadian Heritage, and academic partners like Carleton University for its role in capacity-building and cultural education, and has engaged with research networks such as ArcticNet and Polar Knowledge Canada on topics including language vitality and self-determination. Public acknowledgment has come through invitations to speak at venues like the Canadian Museum of History and participation in events linked to the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement celebrations and territorial milestones led by figures such as Paul Okalik and Eva Aariak.
Category:Education in Nunavut