Nunavut Arctic College

Researchers from the University of Quebec – Trois Rivieres will be presenting the results of their research “Healthy Living in Schools and Substance Abuse” on Tuesday March 27th at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Parish Hall (across from the curling rink) in Iqaluit.

Interviews and surveys were conducted in January and February 2010 in order to understand the extent, context, causes and consequences of alcohol and drug use, as well as to collect opinions about solutions to substance abuse in the community.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided by the Baffin Deli.

Learn how diamonds are formed at a public lecture with Dr. Herb Helmstaedt in Iqaluit, this Friday, March 16 at the Nunavut Research Institute in Iqaluit

February 6 – 10, 2012 is Inuit Language Week . The Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth is coordinating a showcase at the Koojesse Room of the Frobisher Inn (old Valupharm) during the following dates and times:

Tuesday: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. and  2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

They are inviting classes or individuals to go and see their materials and publications and they will have hand outs as well as t shirts! If you would like to bring your class to the showcase at one of the proposed times and date, please email Tocasie Burke at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call her at 975 5528

The Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum in Iqaluit has a new exhibition opening this Friday, February 3rd at 6:00 p.m.

COLD RECALL - Roald Amundsen's Reflections from the Northern Passage is a travelling exhibit from the Fram Museum in Oslo, Norway and the Norwegian Embassy.

The exhibition curator and director of the Fram Museum, Geir Kløver will be here for the opening with Commissioner of Nunavut Edna Elias, and will also be giving a lecture on Amundsen at the Unikkaarvik Visitors Centre on Sat. Feb. 4th at 2:00 PM.

The ASIST workshop is for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over one million people around the world have participated in this two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop. Click here to download an application form (PDF).

A FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT!

Presented by the National Arts Centre Music Alive Program and the Qaggiavuut! Society for a Nunavut Performing Arts Centre! Featuring Sylvia Cloutier and Madeleine Allakariallak, Mathew Nuqingaq, the Inuksuk High School Choir and special guests the National Arts Centre Orchestra Brass Trio!

When: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Time: 4:30 pm
Where: Nakasuk School (across from Northmart, enter through the Orange Door)

The National Arts Centre Music Alive Program in Nunavut is made possible through the generous support of RBC Foundation, First Air and the Government of Nunavut

Some updates on the Conference planning:

The Invitations Are Out
The review of the abstracts received for the IPY 2012 From Knowledge to Action Conference is completed and letters of acceptance have been sent out. In total 837 oral presentations have been accepted and 1222 posters.

A little reminder that the deadline for authors to confirm their acceptance and register is January 20, 2012. Note that this deadline cannot be extended due to Program requirements. If you have not done so already, please register today or contact the Conference Secretariat at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Celebrate life and exploration at two ends of the Earth with images from the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Enter now!

You could win! All winning photos will be exhibited at the International Polar Year conference, From Knowledge to Action, from 22-27 April, 2012 in Montréal’s Palais des Congrès.

Organizers of the 18th Inuit Studies Conference, entitled "Arctic/Inuit/Connections: Learning from the Top of the World," announce a call for abstracts. The conference is organized by the Arctic Studies Center at the Smithsonian Institution, and will be held 24-28 October 2012 in Washington, D.C.

it's that time of year! Students with the Jewellery and Metalwork Program in Iqaluit are holding their annual Christmas Ornament sale next week! This year's designs are an incredible gift idea for someone you care about.

Don't miss it! Join us Friday November 25, 2011 at Nunatta Campus, from 5-6 p.m.