MP Idlout says federal government has promised financial support of Inuit Nunangat University

The Government of Canada will reportedly be providing $50M to build Inuit Nunangat University, matching the contribution from the national Inuit organization Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. “While they didn’t include it in the budget, I did have a call with the Prime Minister’s Office, where they clarified that even though there’s no number attached to it, […]

In a recent article for Nunatsiaq News, Managing Editor Corey Larocque argues against the future Inuit Nunangat University’s proposed faculty names. Larocque asserts that moving away from traditional faculty names to “unconventional” names, such as the faculty of surroundings and relationality for a faculty that teaches health-related professions, will make it harder for graduates to […]

The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and the Mastercard Foundation have announced an $8.6M investment in support of 12 Indigenous-led partnerships focused on recruiting and retaining Indigenous teachers. The partnerships involve postsecondary institutions such as First Nations University of Canada, the Louis Riel Institute, Memorial University, the University of Alberta, the University of British Columbia, and […]

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) has received $50M from the Mastercard Foundation for the Inuit Nunangat University, bringing the institution one step closer to becoming a reality. The donation will help establish key startup elements, build capacity, advance academic plans, develop courses, improve digital connectivity, and enhance community engagement. ITK President Natan Obed said that the […]