The Nunavut Sivuniksavutnavut  (NS) is a 8 month college program in Ottawa, Ontario.  “In combination with traditional and cultural teachings, the NS program provides students with an opportunity to learn about Inuit history, organizations, land claims and other issues relevant to their future careers in Nunavut.”

Nunavut youth get a chance to live in an urban setting, experiencing life away from their home, yet still learning the Inuit lifestyle and culture.  As one student proclaims, “the different courses that we study here at NS are Computers, Inuktitut, Inter-government Relations, Land Claims, English, Contemporary issues and lots of other different interesting courses”  The student learn skills that will enable them to live successfully in the South, while being ambassadors for the Inuit culture. It is ironic that the students are learning the Inuit way of life in Ottawa.

Watch a video online about the NS.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64WPCgytad0