Canada’s first Inuit‑led university is coming to Nunavut — here’s why it matters

Canada’s first Inuit‑led university is coming to Nunavut — here’s why it matters

The small community of Arviat has been selected to host the main campus of Inuit Nunangat University, the first Inuit-led university in Canada. The institution is expected to open in 2030. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), which represents Canada’s 70,000 Inuit, passed a resolution to develop the university in 2017, “marking a significant step toward self-determination in higher education.” The vision and plans for the university reflect a common s…

Canada’s first Inuit‑led university is coming to Nunavut — here’s why it matters - Yellowknifer

The small community of Arviat has been selected to host the main campus of Inuit Nunangat University, the first Inuit-led university in Canada. The institution is expected to open in 2030. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), which represents Canada’s 70,000 Inuit, passed a resolution to develop the university in 2017, “marking a significant step toward self-determination in higher education.” The vision and plans for the university reflect a common s…