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The latest news from Nunavut Arctic College and the Nunavut Research Institute
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Nunavut Research Institute Career Opportunity: Senior Research Officer
March 8, 2010
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The mandate of NRI is to improve the quality of life for residents of Nunavut by applying scientific knowledge to solve northern problems and advance social and economic goals. The Senior Research Officer (SRO) is the research leader of the College and under the Nunavut Scientists Act, is designated as the Science Advisor to the Government of Nunavut. Under the Scientists Act, the Science Advisor may be directed to analyse and advise on any Science related item and under the authority delegated by the Act, the Science Advisor may choose to advise Cabinet/GN on any Science related matter, without being requested whether or not that advice is sought. The science advisor is also responsible for science policy. Most research in Nunavut is done by outsiders who have gone through a review process which we generally accept. However Arctic College also has research policies and these form the basis of a review process for research that is initiated within Nunavut. Read more
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Nunavut Arctic College Jobs: Instructor, Electrician Program
March 1, 2010
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The College is seeking to fill the position of Instructor, Electrician, with a Journeyman (Inter-provincial) certified trades instructor. This position is for the Nunavut Trades Training Center, located in Rankin Inlet, and is open to Journeyman (IP) certified applicants experienced in trades training, along with a demonstrated aptitude for working with Arctic climate technologies. Read more
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Career Opportunity with Nunavut Arctic College: Coordinator, Mine Training
March 1, 2010
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With Nunavut-wide responsibilities, the Mine Training Coordinator ardently monitors trades preparatory programming and curriculum; to ensure to develop in adult students, the skills, knowledge, personal qualities and attitudes necessary to begin a new career path in Nunavut’s mining industry. This mandate is achieved primarily working through the delivery of Federal and territorially funded mine training programs. Read more
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Premier Congratulates Nunavut Deputy Commissioner
February 26, 2010
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IQALUIT, Nunavut - Premier Eva Aariak congratulates Nellie Kusugak of Rankin Inlet, who was sworn-in yesterday evening as Nunavut’s new Deputy Commissioner. Read more
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Northern Research Forum 6th Open Assembly: Call for Participation and for Applications from Young Researchers
February 22, 2010
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The 6th Open Assembly of the Northern Research Forum (NRF), Our Ice
Dependent world, is to be held on October 24th - 27th, 2010 in Oslo and
Kirkenes, Norway. The event is organized together with the 6th NRF Host
Planning Committee. Read more
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Kitikmeot students bid farewell to respected student counsellor
February 19, 2010
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Students at the Kitikmeot Campus in Cambridge Bay bid farewell to respected student counsellor Irene Cant. Isidore Qirngnuq and Angela Koighok have the story. Read more
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My life as a Canadian Ranger by Doris Kingnektak
February 18, 2010
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Adult Basic Education student (and Arctic College staffer) Doris Kingnektak shares her love of being a Canadian Ranger in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Read more
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ABE TRAILS: Going Hunting With My Father: Memories of the Past
February 18, 2010
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Martha Ekpakohalok remembers coming up North from Perry River by dog team, which was the only transportation Inuit had back then. Read more
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