Peter Pitseolak High School

Kinngait, NU

Through our commitment to the Inuit Qaujimajatqangit (IQ) principles, the mission of Kinngai District Education Authority is to ensure all our students will develop the skills, confidence and cultural pride required to pursue their dreams, realize their ambitions, become lifelong learners and contribute to their community.

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Details

Population of Kinngait

1,400

Languages Spoken

Inuktitut

English

Grades

Grades 7 - 12

About Peter Pitseolak High School


Welcome to Peter Pitseolak High School. When you connect to Peter Pitseolak you will be greeted by inquisitive and friendly staff and students.


Peter Pitseolak is a grade 7-12 school located in the community of Kinngait (formally cape Dorset), Nunavut. There is a school population of about 153 students and 22 staff. Peter Pitseolak High School students take as many opportunities to participate in on the land learning. Often they will speak about their recent hunting and fishing experiences and share their local traditions with providers. There are opportunities to participate in the Arctic Games, Skills Canada, dog sled races and a variety of hockey tournaments. Kinngait is well-known for its outstanding Inuit prints and sculptures. Many students are related to world famous Inuit artists, printmakers and sculptors. Not surprisingly many of our students are talented artists.

Many students at Igloolik are English Language Learners. Presenters are encouraged to pace language to encourage student understanding. Models, diagrams and hands on activities assist and support student understanding of materials.

I.Q Principles

Many of the lessons at Apex are based in the 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.

Respect and care for the land, animals and the environment.

Some 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