PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Lifelong Learning… in the Arctic… for the Arctic

Nunavut Arctic College serves the largest post-secondary service region in Canada and one of the largest in the world. As an institution we strive to deliver lifelong learning opportunities that empower students and communities while celebrating Inuit Language and Culture. 

2019-2020 has been a year of challenges and change. I have recently entered the role of Acting President of Nunavut Arctic College I am honoured to take on this opportunity and humbled by the support I have received from those around me. Although we have a great deal of work ahead of us, I am confident that the college faculty, staff, and students are prepared to take it on.

Despite the major impacts during the 2019/2020 Academic Year, the college community has worked tirelessly to continue the delivery of programs to students. I am thankful to our faculty, staff, and especially our students for their patience and resilience in face of the challenges of this academic year.

While we recognize that these events have delayed some of the work the college has been doing, we must also celebrate the achievements despite the hardships. The Nunavut Arctic College and Memorial University of Newfoundland officially signed a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding, the foundation of a formal partnership between the two institutions. This included the renewal of the Nunavut Teacher Education Program (NTEP) which introduces an Inuktut Language Certificate to be embedded within the B.Ed.

As important as it is to look back on our challenges and achievements, I also look to the future and the potential for growth in ongoing improvements to all that we do. The NAC Board of Governors has been working throughout the year to hear from communities and partners about the vision for the college over the next decade. It is exciting to think of the opportunities that lay ahead of us, as we work to strengthen the foundation that has been created for the college.

Rebecca Mearns, A/President NAC