Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School

Baker Lake, NU

Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School is the high school (grades 6-12) serving the vibrant inland community of Baker Lake (Qamani'tuaq), Nunavut, located in the territory's Kivalliq Region. With a student population of approximately 350 students, the school has a busy afterschool schedule of sports, music and other activities to keep students engaged.

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Population of Baker Lake ᖃᒪᓂᑦᑐᐊᖅ

2,246 (2024 Gov. of Nunavut)

Languages Spoken

Inuktitut

English

Grades

Grades 6 - 12

About Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School



The true adventure of the North is difficult to put into words and is one that only first-hand experience can fully describe. However, teaching here is truly a rewarding experience! 


Our school serves about 325 students between grades six and twelve. School facilities include:

  • classrooms
  • a fully functional science lab
  • a computer lab
  • an industrial arts shop
  • a three-bay kitchen
  • an art room
  • regulation gymnasium and weight room



We also have a common area with a floor to ceiling glass wall that gives a spectacular view of the lake, and the Thomas Tapatai Public Library, which students have exclusive access to during the day. 

Our school provides a welcoming, caring atmosphere where students come first and learning takes precedence. Our school strives to combine our rich history with the demands of the age in which we now live.

Again, we welcome you to our profile - whether you are a new hire, job seeker, parent or casual visitor!


MISSION STATEMENT: 
Our mission is to prepare our students for lifelong learning and to provide a safe and caring environment that recognizes and respects the students’ cultural heritage, thereby helping them develop a strong self-concept.


In the spirit of Inuit Qaujimajajatuqangiit (IQ), we view the partnership between our school, student families, the DEA (District Education Authority) and the community as essential to the intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and emotional development of healthy and responsible students.



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 Phonetic
Good Morning * Ublatsiaq * Oo-blah-ci-awk
Good Day * Ublukkut * O0-blu-koot
Thank you * Qujannamiik * Key-ann-a-me
You are welcome * Ilaali * Ee-lah-li
Polar Bear * Nanuq * Naa-nook
Seal * Nattiq * Naa-tuck
Caribou * Tuktu * Took-two