Quluaq School

Clyde River, NU

Kindergarten to grade 12 school serving the community of Clyde River, a hamlet of just over 900 people on Baffin Island. We have about 330 students at our school and a staff of almost 40, including teachers, administration and support staff.
The mission of Quluaq School is to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging school environment that will foster our students' social and cultural development as well as their pride in academic and traditional learning.

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Details

Population of Clyde River

1096

Languages Spoken

Inuktitut

English

Grades

Kindergarten - Grade 12

About Quluaq School


Inuit Societal Values

Many of the lessons at Quluaq 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)