IDEA seeks funding for better English instruction

Iqaluit’s education authority wants the federal government to boost funding to classes for students studying English as a second language in Nunavut.

IDEA members expect to hear from staff on Monday about whether the federal commission of languages will provide the extra funding.

At their last meeting, IDEA member Katherine Trumper said students speaking Inuktitut as their mother tongue often struggle with school because the education department isn’t giving them enough support.

Trumper said that the federal government should treat Nunavut the same as Quebec, recognizing that the majority of Nunavummiut speak English as a second language.

Iqaluit education authority seeks replacement

The Iqaluit district education authority invites residents of the community to apply for a board seat, vacated shortly before the board adjourned for the summer.

Anyone interested in applying for the replacement position should contact the IDEA Office Manager at 979-5314.

The IDEA will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, in the Nakasuk school library.