From left, University of Saskatchewan provost Prof. Airini, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed, and University of Saskatchewan president Peter Stoicheff sign an agreement Friday for a system to verify the Inuit identify of school applicants. (Photo courtesy of University of Saskatchewan)
Deal is ‘first of its kind’ and more are being worked on says ITK president Natan Obed
The University of Saskatchewan announced a new system for verify the Inuit enrolment status of people applying for opportunities or positions meant specifically for Inuit.
Iqlauit firefighters take the maple leaf flag off a fire truck after the chili handout they organized for Canada Day on Monday in front of the Nakasuk Elementary School. The chili handout was one of the many events marking Canada’s 157th birthday. The City of Iqaluit organized a parade, a bike-decorating contest and free face- painting. Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok, Nunvut MP Lori Idlout and Iqlauit mayor Solomon Awa spoke a the official ceremony in a tent in front of the school. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)