The ceremony was held during the afternoon of May 10th, 2012 at the Luke Novoligak Community Hall in Cambridge Bay.
The graduation ceremony began with the ceremonial lighting of a traditional qulliq and an opening prayer from Elder Eva Kakolak Otokiak. Graduates were welcomed into the hall by the Ikaluktutiak Drum Dancers.
In her opening speech, Master of Ceremonies, Campus Dean Fiona Buchan-Corey welcomed the students, their families and friends to the highlight of the year.
Congratulations to our Kitikmeot Campus Graduates of 2012!
Adult Basic Education Program
- Sandra Analok– Cambridge Bay
- Richard Ekpakohak-Cambridge Bay
- Victoria Koblogina-Cambridge Bay
- Doris Kingnektak-Cambridge Bay
- Barbara Porter-Cambridge Bay
- Leanne Villebrun –Cambridge Bay
College Foundations Program
- Sandra Carter - Cambridge Bay
- Abbygail Kakkianiun - Kugaaruk
- Bella Kapolak - Cambridge Bay
Camp Cook Program
- Priscilla Evetalegak– Cambridge Bay
- Rodney Fletcher –Cambridge Bay
- Megan Klengenberg-Kugluktuk
- Charlotte Lyall-Cambridge Bay
- Caitlin Pangon-Kugluktuk
- Joseph Tikhak Jr.–Cambridge Bay
- Mallory Ehaloak-Cambridge Bay
- Ida Evic-Pangnirtung
- Rosie Evetalegak-Cambridge Bay
- Debbie Klengenberg-Gjoa Haven
- Leona Qirngnirq-Gjoa Haven
- Rhea Siutinnuaq-Gjoa Haven
Maternity Care Certificate Program
- Hilary Irwin-Rankin Inlet
- Bernice Lyall-Cambridge Bay
- Aimo Nauyuk-Pangirtung
- Shelly O’Gorman-Cambridge Bay
- Heather Omilgoitok-Cambridge Bay
Social Services Worker Certificate Program
- Lavinia Curley-Qikiqtarjuak
- Helen Kavanna-Cambridge Bay
- Harry Maksagak-Cambridge Bay
- Julia Nauyuk-Pangnirtung
- Cecilia Papak-Rankin Inlet
Social Services Worker Diploma Program
- Korrina Harvey-Kugluktuk
- Lori Kannak– Rankin Inlet
Trades Access Certificate Program
- Henry Eyegetok-Cambridge Bay
- Brendan Greenley-Cambridge Bay
- Nathan Kaosoni-Cambridge Bay
- Louie Makkituq-Gjoa Haven
- Megan Mala-Cambridge Bay
- Amber Mingilgak-Cambridge Bay
Bachelor of Education Year 4
- Doris Angohiatok-Cambridge Bay
- Daisy Dyer-Eyegetok-Cambridge Bay
- Monica Kigutak-Grise Fiord
- Emma Pauloosie –Gjoa Haven
The 2012 Graduates from Gjoa Haven
Bachelor of Education Program Year 1
- Abby Anavilok
- Elenor Cipriano
- Catherine Hiqiniq
- Susie Ikkutisluk
- Patty Kamookak
- Rhonda Nimiqtaqtuq
- Rita Porter
The 2012 Graduating Students from Kugaaruk
Pre Employment Program
- Lorna Akkak
- Rachel Illuitok
- Lizzy Kayaksark
- Lorraine Qavvik
- Alisa Qirngnuq
Graduating Students from Kugluktuk
Bachelor of Education Program Year 1
- Nuka Bolt
- David Topilak
Pre Employment Program
- Brenda Ongahak
Graduating Students from Taloyoak
Fur Production & Design Program
- Naomi Eetoolook
- Lena Ockotoonooak
- Kidlapik Paniloo
- Dora Quayaut
- Martha Totalik
- Stephanie Tucktoo
- Nellie Ann Uquqtuq
Nunavut Arctic College would like to express our special thanks to the following people and organizations for their assistance in making this special event possible:
- Elder Eva Kakolak Otokiak for the Qulliq lighting and Prayer;
- The Hamlet of Cambridge Bay for usage of the hall and equipment;
- The College’s Camp Cook Program for catering the dinner and graduation ceremony;
- The local businesses and schools for their cooperation & assistance throughout the year;
- Anna Kaotalok & Amy Kamakyoak for providing Atigis for the graduation;
- Gwen Angulalik for interpreting services;
- James Howard for operating the sound equipment;
- Cambridge Bay Drum Dancer’s group for their performance;