Umimmak School

Grise Fiord, NU

We are the most northern school in Canada, located in Grise Fiord on the southern tip of Ellesmere Island. The community of Grise Fiord has about 140 residents. Our school has about 34 students and 8 staff.
Our school promotes a safe and secure learning environment and focuses on our culture and heritage. Our staff is committed to working together as a team to support each other and to provide the best education possible for our students.

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Details

Population of Grise FIord

144

Languages Spoken

Inuktut

English

Grades

Kindergarten - Grade 12

About Umimmak School

MISSION STATEMENT: 

Our mission at Umimmak School is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where students feel welcomed, respected and appreciated. Through their schooling, we hope they will learn skills and strategies for life-long learning. In addition, we will

  • instill in them the skills to develop a strong sense of themselves, their community, their culture and their environment
  • create a school atmosphere that promotes sharing and a strong sense of working together
  • value our students for their efforts
  • expect our students to have a mutual respect for one another
  • help our students face the future with courage, compassion, knowledge and vision while maintaining the highest of academic standards