Taking Action in Nunavut: Beyond the Classroom

Date of event Wednesday, April 3, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location of event Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms, Lower Level, Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St.
 

 

Lecture by Leslie Kemp and Larry Railton, Illinniarvimmi Inuusilirjii/School Community Counsellor (II/SCC) Training Program.

Established in 1999, Nunavut is Canada's most recent territory. With a population of about 32,000, Nunavut is both the least populous and the largest in area of the provinces and territories of Canada. Langara College is working in partnership with the government of Nunavut to deliver an innovative educational program for School Community Counsellors (Illinniarvimmi Inuusilirjii). School Community Counsellors play a unique and pivotal role in supporting students to stay in school in small, isolated northern communties.

The Taking Action: Langara College Community Lecture series is presented by current and retired Langara faculty.

Free admission. Seating is limited.

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