Nunavut adults get high school diploma using innovative online program

Joe Aulajut never had the chance to complete his Grade 12 when he was young, as he had to stay home and help take care of older family members. When Nunavut Arctic College launched the Pathway to Adult Secondary School (PASS) Program that provides another route to obtain a Grade 12 diploma through distance learning, Joe signed up. He describes how he uses QINIQ to connect to his instructor, the learning content, and how he works with Maria Illungiayok (his local facilitator in Arviat), to succeed. Grade 12 graduates in Nunavut have terrific employment and training opportunities. Video sponsored by SSi Canada (https://www.ssicanada.com) operators of the QINIQ (https://www.qiniq.com) broadband network in Nunavut. Thanks to Maria Illungiayok, Joe Aulajut and Eric Anoee of Arviat, Nunavut for your enthusiastic participation in making this video. For more information on the PASS program: visit Nunavut Arctic College (http://www.arcticcollege.ca/education-programs). Videographer Ivan Hughes, Compass Digital Media (http://www.compassdigital.ca). Producer Lorraine Thomas, Imaituk Inc. (http://www.imaituk.ca). Special thanks to Dylan Clark, who donated aerial footage of Arviat.

Arctic students take hi-tech virtual classes over satellite network

Kimberley Dymond learned all about using technology in the classroom when studying to be a teacher in southern Canada. When she moved to Arviat in Nunavut, many tools that she used to teach in the south would not work on the standard Internet link provided to the school. So when the Connected North program launched in 2014, Kimberley got involved. Connected North relies on SSi Canada’s QINIQ network and Cisco’s TelePresence video collaboration system to link Arviat students to educational resources across Canada. Students describe the positive impact of Connected North in their classroom. Video sponsored by SSi Canada (https://www.ssicanada.com) operators of the QINIQ (https://www.qiniq.com) broadband network in Nunavut. Thanks to high school students Elena Akammak, Shelby Angalik, Amber Kadjuk Price, George Kadlak, Jillian Kaviok, Juliet Kopak, Justin Kuksuk, Alissa ᒪᑐ (Matoo), Esther Nutarasungnik, Elaine Suluk, and teacher Kimberley Dymond for welcoming us into your classroom at John Arnalukjuak High School in Arviat. For more information on the program: visit Connected North (http://connectednorth.org) and Cisco (http://www.cisco.com/c/en_ca/about/connected-north.html). Videographer Ivan Hughes, Compass Digital Media (http://www.compassdigital.ca). Producer Lorraine Thomas, Imaituk Inc. (http://www.imaituk.ca) Special thanks to Dylan Clark, who donated aerial footage of Arviat.

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Children participate in a snowmobile race outside Nakashook School and arena, hunting by snowmobile, Igloolik children play games hounouring the children.

Ulleepika the Puppet 1

Taloyoak children learn about arctic animals and sing iutitut children’s song, Mary teaches Anrirniq how to make fried bannock and stovetop bannock. Johnny reads letters from the children. Johnny the Lemming visits a copper sculpture workshop.

Johnny the Lemming

Qamanituat children swimming, interview with Johnny throat singing and singing iutitut songs, Apex children toy boating, Qamanituat student awards, Iqaluit children throwing completion.

Miali Aineak

Mask making in Rankin Inlet. Miali interviews children about their Hallowe’en costumes. She reminds people to be safe on Halloween. A lady making Hallowe’en rice crispies treats. Malaiya the puppet reminds Johnny not to eat too much candy after trick or treating. Magic Mike performs magic tricks with face masks. Miali paints children faces for Hallowe’en.

Anrirniq the Puppet 2

Kangi & Iniq daycare, children baking peanut butter with Victoria, traditional Inuit clothing fashion show, Leo Ussak School children learn Inuit bone games.

Uleepa Levi the Puppet

favorite viewer’s clips from Takuginai. Interview with children on their favorite foods. Johnny shows his drawings. Children learn colours and Johnny has a nightmare.

Anrirniq the Puppet 1

Apex children playing games and various children are interviewed.

Pukki and Amaula listen to music.

Pukki and Amaula listen to music. Johnny and Piuju the lemming clean up, syllabics lessons and Annabelle reads the syllabic children’s book, throat singing, followed by iutitut children’s songs