This week we welcome Piita Irniq to Piqqusilirivvik. He is here teaching on Inuit spirituality, Truth and Reconciliation, and drum dancing. Tunngasugit, Piita.

Today we are spending the afternoon with Elder Ilkoo Angutikjuak, learning about caribou skins, how they were used traditionally, Inuktitut terminology, and lots of story telling.

We are very proud of our instructor Teema Palluq and students Bruno Immaroitok and Max Natanine for their successful caribou hunt in Rankin Inlet. Bruno and Max learned knowledge and skills around caribou hunting and for Max, it was his first caribou catch. Max and Bruno are sharing their photos and experiences with their classmates and yesterday we shared meat with Elders and community members with a feast. The skins will be used in Piqqusilirivvik sewing programs to make traditional clothing. Thank you to the Rankin hunters who helped us with this program. Our Summer/Fall 2017 course is off to a great start, stay tuned for more.

Tomorrow is the last day to apply to our Summer/Fall 2017 program. Apply today! Check out our FB page for more information. Call 867-924-6044 or email reception@piqqu.ca to request an application form. Come join us in August!

Apply now for the Summer/Fall 2017 Piqqusilirivvik program! The application deadline has been extended by one week, due next Friday, July 21. All Inuit 18 years+ from Nunavut are eligible to apply. All travel, accommodations, meals, and program costs are covered for accepted students, as well as a modest stipend. All programs are delivered in Inuktitut and the program starts August 16 until end of November. Come join us! Apply today! Note we had trouble uploading the application form to Facebook, but simply message us or email reception@piqqu.ca to receive an application form today.

Please share widely!! Piqqusilirivvik is accepting applications for our Summer/Fall 2017 program. Deadline to apply is Friday, July 14. Attached are all instructions, info, and application forms to apply. The program is open to Inuit 18 years old and over from Nunavut. All travel, meals, accommodations, and program materials are provided, as well as a stipend. All programming is in Inuktut. Come join us for Summer/Fall 2017 program in the Piqqusilirivvik centre and on the land!

We are in Igloolik and Baker Lake to visit our satellite programs and consult with Elders. Photo: Piqqusilirivvik Director, Jukeepa Hainnu (top right), meets with a group of Elders in Igloolik on June 8th.

Piqqusilirivvik is now accepting applications for the Summer/Fall 2017 Program. The program runs August 16 to November 28, 2017, open to Inuit from all Nunavut communities 18 and over. Please see below and share the attached posters - applications are due Friday, July 14. Application forms can be found at your local Nunavut Arctic College Community Learning Centre or Hamlet Office. Come join us!

Congratulations to all of our Winter/Spring 2017 students who completed their program yesterday! We were honoured to be joined by Minister Paul Quassa, NAC President Joe Kunuk, and MLA Pauloosie Keyootak at the closing ceremonies. The students were presented with their certificates and did some demonstrations of cultural games for the audience. Congratulations to all!

Very proud of our Baker Lake program where they just completed a successful land trip to the treeline. The instructors and students travelled the long distance to collect wood for building traditional tents later this summer. The experience taught students land skills, travel/survival skills, and knowledge about the treeline area and places along the way. We recognize the important work of our Baker Lake coordinator Silas Arngna'naaq and his instructors! Great job to all!