Education

Back-to-school campaign targets those who left in 1st semester

Inuksuk High School sees 'several' students returning for 2nd half of year

Several students who had left school are coming back to class at Iqaluit’s Inuksuk High School on Monday — the first day of the second semester.

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A spooky Halloween in Arviat

Staff at John Arnalukjuak High School in Arviat help students get into the Halloween spirit on Friday afternoon. From left, substitute teacher Linda Nutarasungnik, custodian Elizabeth Komak and music teacher Gina Belanger pose for the costume contest. In Arviat, extra polar bear patrols have been organized to keep trick-or-treaters safe on Friday evening. (Photo courtesy of Samantha Lake/John Arnalukjuak High School)

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Fire extinguisher demo boosts confidence

Volunteer firefighter Kristen Haven shows how to use a fire extinguisher in October in front of Abe Okpik Hall in Apex. It was the last of five demonstrations the Iqaluit fire department organized for fire prevention week, which ran from Oct. 5 to 11. The goal is to make people more “confident,” when using fire extinguishers, said deputy fire Chief Alex Storring. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)

Learning new skills

In foreground from left, Susie Tennille, Geteeta Parr, Abigail Joanasie and Mary Elaine Hutchings learn to prepare dried caribou at the Kinngait community hall on Monday. The students are part of the Rise Up Youth Gathering, a program hosted by the hamlet’s recreation department at Peter Pitseolak School for students in grades 7 to 12. The students plan to form a youth committee to help organize future activities. (Photo courtesy of Dawn Currie)

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New student residence opens in Kuujjuaq

Kuujjuaq came out to celebrate the grand opening of a new student residence on Tuesday. “This residence is more than just a building — it’s a symbol of possibility. It’s a place where students can live, learn and grow, right here in our region, close to home and close to community,” said Kativik Ilisarniliriniq president Sarah Aloupa at the event. (Photo courtesy of Kativik Ilisarniliriniq)