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The certificate in education will allow residents to obtain an educational certificate. (Archives photo)
Photo : Radio-Canada / Félix Lebel
Kuujjuaq, QC – A new $55 million student residence in kuujjuaq is now open, considerably expanding access to educational opportunities for Nunavik residents. The two-story building, funded by federal and provincial governments through the Quebec Ministry of education, directly addresses a critical barrier to post-secondary education in the region.
The residence is notably crucial for students enrolled in the new certificate in education program, developed in collaboration with mcgill University. This program allows residents to obtain a recognized educational qualification,paving the way for more Inuit to become teachers within nunavik.Previously, students needing to attend in-person classes were limited by the availability of housing.
Kativik Ilisarniliriq, the school board responsible for education in Nunavik, highlighted the residence’s impact on program accessibility. Without sufficient housing, many students outside of Kuujjuaq would have been unable to register for the certificate program.
The two -story building was made thanks to an investment of $ 55 million.
