Sakku School

About Sakku School

Mission Statement

Here at Sakku School we believe in preparing your children for success, and to be better Nunavimmiut. We are a dedicated and passionate team of educators and professionals who do our very best to ensure that your child receives the education they deserve. We believe that culture is at the forefront of every child’s learning and to that end we strive to integrate traditional Inuit teachings into the classroom. Together with our community we will foster and grow the minds of every Nunavimmiut that passes through our doors in order that they may achieve their fullest potential.

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

Harpoon Head Sakku Sack-ku

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

Yes Ii Ee

No Akka Ack-ka

Polar Bear Nanuq Naa-nook

Seal Nattiq Naa-tuck

Caribou Tuktu Took-two

Narwhal Tuugaalik Two-gaa-lick