Arviligruaq Ilinniarvik

Kugaaruk, NU

Arviligruaq Ilinniarvik School is a two-storey 4,623m2 facility designed to accommodate students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
The Arviligruaq Ilinniarvik School features state of the art CTS facilities for Traditional and Trade related activities. This includes Home Studies, a Garage, Wood-Working Shop, and a skinning room large enough for a Narwhal. In addition, the new school features modern classrooms, a Science Room, and a Daycare.

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Population of Kugaaruk ᑰᒑᕐᔪᒃ

770

Languages Spoken

Inuktitut

English

Grades

Kindergarten - Grade 12

About Arviligruaq Ilinniarvik School

Arviligruaq School learners are always eager to participate in building, art, movement, and creativity sessions. Unfortunately, most schools in Nunavut have a limited number of rooms where they can host video conference sessions. This means that space can be limited, but with enough notice, accommodations can be made to allow additional space.


Inuit Societal Values (IQ Principles)

Many of the lessons at Arviligruaq Ilinniarvik School are based in the Inuit Societal Values, otherwise known as I.Q. Principles. These principles guide the Inuit in their daily lives:

  • 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.


Simple Vocabulary in Inuktitut

English - Inuktitut (Phonetics)

Good Morning - Ulaakut (Oo-lah-coot)

Good Afternoon - Unusakut (Oo-nah-sa-coot)

Thank you - Nakurmiik (Na-koor-meek)

You are welcome - Ilaali (Ee-lah-li)

Polar Bear - Nanuq (Naa-nook)

Seal - Nattiq (Naa-tick)

Caribou - Tuktu (Took-two)