Jens Haven Memorial School
Nain, NL
Jens Haven Memorial School is a safe, caring, and supportive environment where students can learn...
– To be respectful of self, others, and the environment
– To be responsible community members
– To know and appreciate Inuit culture
– To develop individual strengths and gifts
– To pursue academic excellence
– To become lifelong learners
– To confidently adapt to an ever‑changing world
Details
Population of Nain
1200
Languages Spoken
English
Inuktitut
Grades
Kindergarten - Grade 12 (two separate school buildings)
About Jens Haven Memorial School
Jens Haven Memorial School is a K to 12 school located in Nain, the northernmost permanent community in Newfoundland and Labrador. Serving about 200 students, most of Inuit descent, it operates across two buildings, one for Kindergarten to Grade 3 and another for Grades 4 to 12. The school emphasizes a safe, caring, and supportive environment, while strongly promoting Inuit culture and language through dedicated Inuktitut instruction and traditional skills programs known as Illusivut. Students participate in a House League program with teams named Tuttuit (Caribou), Amaguit (Wolves), and Tigiganniat (Foxes), fostering teamwork and school spirit. Staff include Inuktitut teachers, Indigenous program specialists, guidance counsellors, and support personnel who work to create a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment. Jens Haven Memorial School plays a vital role in Nain by delivering comprehensive education while preserving and celebrating Inuit heritage, language, and traditions.