The Government of Nunavut's Department of Education is pleased to announce the launch of the Nunavut curriculum. The new curriculum is grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, reflecting Inuit language and culture.
The Nunavut curriculum will allow students to receive instruction that will address their learning needs and that is more reflective of their identity and environment.
The new Nunavut curriculum will be implemented in kindergarten and Grade 1 in every community across the territory in the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Teaching materials for these grades are available in Inuktut and English.
"The new curriculum is about preserving and revitalizing Inuktut while equipping students with the skills they need to succeed academically and culturally," said Minister of Education Pamela Hakongak Gross. "We are committed to creating a bilingual future for Nunavut students that celebrates and strengthens Inuit language and culture."
To prepare for this transition, the Department of Education will host comprehensive training sessions for educators beginning next week. These sessions will focus on teaching strategies, curriculum delivery, and the use of assessment tools to monitor student progress.
Educators and support staff will also have access to mentorship opportunities and collaborative sessions to ensure a seamless integration of the Nunavut curriculum into classrooms.
The new curriculum for kindergarten to Grade 6 is now complete, and the Department of Education will continue to develop the Nunavut curriculum for all grades. Each year, schools will introduce one year of new curriculum until full implementation from kindergarten to Grade 12 is achieved in 2036.
