Inuksuit School

About Inuksuit School

MISSION STATEMENT: 

Through our commitment to the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles, the mission of Inuksuit School is to ensure that all our students will develop the skills, confidence and cultural pride required to pursue their dreams, realize their ambitions, become lifelong learners, and contribute responsibly to their community.

We strive to ensure that students are loved, valued and purposeful.

Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Principles

From its start in 1999, Nunavut has been guided by Inuit societal values. They continue to be guided by these principles as they address challenges and step forward together towards a brighter future:

• Inuuqatigiitsiarniq: Respecting others, relationships and caring for people.

• Tunnganarniq: Fostering good spirits by being open, welcoming and inclusive.

• Pijitsirniq: Serving and providing for family and/or community.

• Aajiiqatigiinniq: Decision making through discussion and consensus.

• Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq: Development of skills through observation, mentoring, practice, and effort.

• Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq: Working together for a common cause.

• Qanuqtuurniq: Being innovative and resourceful.

•Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq: Respect and care for the land, animals and the environment.

Some Vocabulary in Inuktitut:

English Inuktitut Phonetics

Good Morning Ullaakkut Oo-laa-koot

Good Day Ullukkut Oo-loo-koot

Thank you            Qujannamiik

Welcome (3+ people) Tunngasugitsi * tunga-sue-vit-see

You are welcome Ilaali Ee-lah-li

Yes Ii Ee

No Aagga Ah-ga

Kayak Qajaq Kai-yak

Polar Bear Nanuq Naa-nook

Seal Nattiq Nattiq-Naa-tick

Caribou Tuttu To-too

Narwhal Tuugaalik Two-gaa-lick