Nunavut Arctic College facts for kids
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| Type | Community college |
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| Established | January 1, 1995 |
| President | Rebecca Mearns (acting) |
| Location |
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Nunavut
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Canada
63°43′39.41″N 68°26′40.42″W / 63.7276139°N 68.4445611°W |
| Campus | Urban/Suburban/Remote. Nunatta Campus, Kitikmeot Campus, Kivalliq Campus and 24 Community Learning Centres. |
| Colours | Blue White |
| Affiliations | CCAA, ACCC, AUCC, IAU, CIS, UArctic, ACU |
| Website | https://www.arcticcollege.com/ |
Nunavut Arctic College is a special school for adults in Nunavut, Canada. It's like a college where people can learn new skills and get ready for jobs. The college has many locations across Nunavut. It is a public organization, which means the government helps pay for it.
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A Look Back: College History
Nunavut Arctic College officially started in 1995. But its story began much earlier, in 1968. That's when the government of the Northwest Territories created a place called the Adult Vocational Training Centre. This center helped adults learn useful job skills.
College Locations: Campuses and Centres
Nunavut Arctic College has three main campuses. These are like the main school buildings. It also has 24 Community Learning Centres. These smaller centers are spread out in different communities.
Here are the main locations:
- The main office for Nunavut Arctic College is in Arviat.
- The Kitikmeot Campus is in Cambridge Bay. You can find it on Kangok Road.
- The Kivalliq Campus is in Rankin Inlet. This campus includes the Sanatuliqsarvik, which is a training center for trades. It also has Kivalliq Hall.
- The Nunatta Campus is located in Iqaluit, the capital city of Nunavut.
- The Nunavut Research Institute has offices in Iqaluit, Arviat, Cambridge Bay, Rankin Inlet, and Igloolik. This institute helps with research in the North.
- The Piqqusilirivvik Inuit Cultural Learning Centre is in Clyde River. It also has smaller spots in Baker Lake and Igloolik. This center helps people learn about Inuit culture.
If you are a full-time student, you might be able to live right on campus. This is available at all three main campuses.
Working Together: College Partnerships
Nunavut Arctic College works with other schools and groups to offer more learning chances.
- The college hosts teachers for the Akitsiraq Law School. This means law students can learn there.
- It is also part of the University of the Arctic. This is a network of schools that focus on education and research in the Arctic region.
- The college has special programs with other universities:
- The Nunavut Teacher Education Program (NTEP) works with Memorial University. This helps train new teachers for Nunavut.
- A Nursing Program is offered with Dalhousie University. This program helps train nurses to work in the territory.
See also
- Higher education in Canada
- Higher education in Nunavut
- Nunavut Arctic College Media
- Category:Nunavut Arctic College alumni
