EdinburghNLP/nunavut-hansard-plusplus huggingface dataset:
New transition regulations are under consultation for 2010 - 2012 that may delay this requirement further to allow time for regulation development, DEA training and policy support while many other new elements of the Education Act are rolled out.
In particular, the Inuuqatigiitisarniq Policy and regulation development has been a focus in the past school year, and will require further implementation work in 2010-2011.
Therefore DEAs are not required at this point in time to have a Registration and Attendance Policy.
Only a couple Registration and Attendance Policies are known to be developed so far, as most DEAs are focusing on other policies and procedures at this time.
New Transition Regulations are considering further delaying the requirement to have attendance programs in place, which ensuring that the Minister and DEAs work together to develop the programs, and may implement such programs.
This is tied to the regulated mentioned in question four above, as all attendance programs and policies will be developed and implemented together.
There are many programs underway that either directly target attendance or support programs intended to increase student engagement.
The 2009-2010 school year included a focus on Inuuqatigiitsiarniq (having positive school environments) and Elders in schools, which are directly connected to attendance.
Some examples of programs offered in Nunavut schools that are intended to support attendance include: homework programs; mentoring programs; additional education program options such as pre-trades; incentives; draws and prizes; on-the-land programs; buddy programs; breakfast and snack programs; and extra-curricular programs.
The Department of Education provides DEAs with funding to support community-based solutions and innovations in developing positive schools and supporting attendance.The Department of Education is also working on developing tools to support DEAs to develop attendance goals and establish programs that will work in their community.
This will help support DEAs and student attendance in future years.
Attached is a chart of the attendance rates for Nunavut schools.
Please note the statistics for the 2009-2010 school year will not be available until the school year is complete in all communities, the data has been centralized and verified, and the statistics chart updated with that information.
Due to the use of different systems and slightly different methodologies, it is difficult to reliably compare attendance data between schools at this time.
With the implementation of the new student information system in the coming years, cross-community validity should improve.
Attendance Rates by School (2001 –2009)
Community - School
’01-‘02
’02-‘03
’03-‘04
’04-‘05
’05-‘06
’06-‘07
’07-‘08
’08-‘09
Qikiqtani
Apex – Nanook
85.8
83.6
84.5
86.4
81.5
82.7
83.9
Arctic Bay – Inuujaq
70.0
72.9
82.4
73.8
70.6
Cape Dorset – Sam Pudlat
91.1
86.5
87.9
85.6
86.3
85.2
87.6
Cape Dorset – Peter Pitseolak
53.2
54.7
61.5
63.4
61.7
61.8
Clyde River – Quluaq
67.0
66.9
64.1
62.5
64.6
58.1
61.6
68.5
Grise Fiord – Ummimak
83.4
80.0
82.8
81.1
80.8
78.8
Hall Beach – Arnaqjuaq
58.3
52.4
58.8
57.6
54.0
Igloolik – Ataguttaaluk Elementary
77.0
88.0
78.4
79.5
81.4
79.9
75.2
Igloolik – Ataguttaaluk High
51.5
41.9
54.1
Iqaluit - Aqsaarniit
81.9
80.9
84.1
84.4
82.0
83.3
74.2
Iqaluit - Ecole Des Trois Soleils
92.0
90.4
90.7
92.1
91.7
Iqaluit - Inuksuk
70.3
63.0
70.4
61.4
51.8
Iqaluit – Joamie
88.8
90.9
89.4
89.3
89.5
89.6
Iqaluit – Nakasuk
87.1
87.4
86.7
86.2
84.8
85.3
81.8
Kimmirut - Qaqqalik
85.9
84.2
79.0
74.6
77.1
Pangnirtung – Alookie
85.5
84.3
85.1
85.0
84.0
79.2
Pangnirtung – Attagoyuk
56.7
61.1
69.7
66.7
66.6
Pond Inlet – Ulaajuk
82.1
78.3
Pond Inlet – Nasivvik
71.3
57.7
51.1
44.9
40.9
47.3
Qikiqtarjuaq – Inuksuit
67.6
68.4
62.0
54.8
69.4
60.1
53.3
Resolute – Qarmartalik
80.5
72.3
71.2
65.0
Sanikiluaq – Nuiyak
75.8
77.4
71.4
67.4
Arviat – Levi Angmak
77.6
76.9
71.6
70.8
82.6
75.4
Arviat – Qitiqliq (middle)
65.6
Arviat – Qitiqliq (middle-high)
65.4
65.1
Arviat – John Arnalujuak
52.2
Baker Lake – Jonah Amitnaaq
63.1
64.5
65.5
71.9
68.9
Baker Lake – Rachel Arngnammaktiq
78.0
Chesterfield In. – Victor Sammurtok
79.3
87.2
Coral Harbour – Sakku
82.9
83.1
78.9
73.7
Rankin Inlet – Leo Ussak
87.5
86.9
87.0
86.1
92.6
91.9
Rankin Inlet – Alaittuq (high)
79.1
81.6
Rankin Inlet – Alaittuq (5/6)
93.6
91.3
Rankin Inlet – Maani Ulujuk (middle)
85.4
86.0
Rankin Inlet-Maani Ulujuk (middle-high)
81.0
79.4
83.2
78.6
73.4
Repulse Bay – Tusarvik
69.8
69.9
82.5
90.8
Whale Cove – Inuglak
76.0
75.0
67.8
68.7
Cambridge Bay – Kullik
Cambridge Bay – Kiilinik
75.1
75.6
72.4
78.1
Gjoa Haven Qiqirtaq
57.1
52.5
60.3
57.8
Gjoa Haven – Quqshuun
67.1
69.3
66.2
69.6
58.2
Kugaaruk - Kugaardjuk
71.7
69.0
76.8
Kugluktuk – Jimmy Hikok
72.2
75.7
73.0
70.5
66.8
Kugluktuk - Kugluktuk
65.8
62.7
63.2
50.6
56.6
Taloyoak – Netsilik
70.9
Colour coded according to decile (Blue=90-100%; Green=80-90%; Yell=70-80%; Orange=60-70%; Red=50-60%; Brown= <50%)  Return to Written Question 019 – 3(2): Department of EIA’s Contract for Work Related to the Suicide Prevention Strategy
Asked by: Ron Elliott, MLA (Quttiktuq)
Asked of: Hon. Eva Aariak, Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs
Date: June 8, 2010
Preamble:
On June 2, 2010, the Premier stated to the Legislative Assembly that the Department of EIA was the lead for the Suicide Prevention Strategy and that it had contracted an individual for this purpose.
The contract is now over.
What were the terms of reference for the Department of EIA’s contract referred to by the Premier for work undertaken on the Suicide Prevention Strategy?
The Suicide Intervention and Prevention Advisor was hired by the Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs as a contractor, with the contract commencing in the 2008/2009 fiscal year and being extended to the 2009/2010 fiscal year.
The contract ended on March 31, 2010.
The Advisor was tasked with developing strategic and proactive approaches to suicide intervention and preventative measures in Nunavut by overseeing the development of a broad-based Suicide Intervention and Prevention Strategy, which included liaising and providing advice to the Government of Nunavut and partner organizations, institutions and communities in Nunavut on developing protocols for suicide prevention and intervention.
The Advisor was also tasked with developing and implementing appropriate and culturally relevant suicide intervention training in schools and communities, in co-operation with the Department of Health & Social Services.
Details of the contractor’s responsibilities included:
Providing strategic and expert advice and developing approaches for suicide prevention and intervention initiatives;
Collaborating with organizations and institutions to develop policies and protocols for suicide prevention;
Liaising with the Nunavut Embrace Life Council;
Provide support and expert advice to the Nunavut Senior Officials Committee on Healthy Lifestyles;
Collecting and analyzing data related to the issue in Nunavut;
Traveling to Nunavut communities to work with community councils, schools and institutions to develop appropriate suicide prevention, intervention and postvention policies and protocols;
Working with the appropriate organizations to locate appropriate suicide prevention and resiliency curriculum for school and community groups;
Communicating with Nunavut communities to keep them updated of Nunavut suicide intervention and prevention initiatives and to assist with their suicide prevention education or support needs;
Writing all necessary reports;
Coordinating with Nunavut organizations and institutions in order to sustain efforts.
As of April 1, 2010, the responsibility for coordination of the Government of Nunavut’s suicide prevention activities returned to the Department of Health &Social Services.
What was the final value of the Department of EIA’s contract referred to by the Premier for work undertaken on the Suicide Prevention Strategy?
2008/9 and 2009/10 fiscal years, although a portion of the funds ($19,812.80) ultimately came from Vote 4/5 funding secured through the Aboriginal Health Transfer Fund through the Department of Health and Social Services.
The budget of the Department of EIA’s Social Advocacy Office therefore expended a net of $192,529.40 toward this contract over the two years.
The Working Group on Suicide Prevention between the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and the Embrace Life Council, of which EIA was a member, also obtained funding from the federal Aboriginal Health Transfer Fund for suicide prevention and intervention training.
Those funds, administered by the Department of Health & Social Services, allowed for culturally-appropriate adaptation and delivery of the best practice Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), called Uqaqatigiilluk or Talk About It.
The only travel related to the Suicide Prevention Strategy contract work in the was a trip by the Advisor to Pangnirtung in December 2009, to attend a public meeting on Suicide Prevention, by invitation of the Hamlet Council.
The total cost for that trip was $630.05.
No travel costs were incurred under the contract for travel to other jurisdictions within Canada.
No travel costs were incurred under the contract for travel to jurisdictions outside of Canada.
The contractor did attend the Hope and Resilience Suicide Prevention Seminar in Nuuk in November 2009, but that was in another capacity and the cost for that travel was covered by Health Canada.
No travel costs were incurred under the contract for the Suicide Prevention and Intervention Advisor for travel in other Canadian jurisdictions or outside of Canada for the duration of the contract.
Return to Written Question 020 – 3(2): Spousal Violence in Nunavut and Traditional Counselling Under the Family Abuse Intervention Act
Asked of: Hon. Keith Peterson, Minister of Justice
Date: June 10, 2010
The percentage of violent incidents reported to the Royal Canadian Mounted police involving spousal violence between the years 2006-9, broken down by community are as follows:
Percentage of Violent Incidents Involving Spousal Violence
2009*
39%
TOTAL- NUNAVUT
*The data from 2009 only includes one fourth of the total data for that year.
The remainder of the data is still being processed.
Data prior to 2006 is unavailable as the previous information gathering system did not have the ability to collect this type of information.
This data is not available at this time due to the inability of statistical software used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to link charged person data with victim relationship data.
Within the meaning of subsection 17 (2) of the Family Abuse Intervention Act, which states:
(2) A community intervention order shall include a provision restraining the  respondent from committing family abuse and may include one or more of the following:
(a) a provision directing that the applicant and the respondent attend traditional Inuit counselling with a specified traditional counsellor;
A total of six (6) Community Intervention Orders including a provision directing the applicant and respondent to attend traditional Inuit counseling were issued in 2008/9, and one (1) was issued in 2009/10.
Return to Written Question 021 – 3(2): Apprenticeship Programs Under the Nunavut Housing Trust
Asked of: Hon. Hunter Tootoo, Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation
Information provided by Nunavut Arctic College
See appendix “A”
Information provided by Nunavut Arctic College and pre-trades courses paid by Nunavut Housing Corporation.
See appendix “B”, Pre-trades offering from 2008 – 2009
See appendix “C”, Pre-trades offering from 2009 – 2010
As provided by Department of Educations, Apprenticeship Division, total number of hours accumulated to date is 80, 532.75 hours.
As reported by Department of Education, Apprenticeship Division, there has been one individual who has successfully completed the apprenticeship program and now is a registered Carpenter.
37 meetings were held
Activities vary from developing the Nunavut Housing Trust strategy, identifying training initiatives, developing a employment centre, developing a co-ordination initiative to ensure pre-trades training occurred to immediate trades entrance exam, identifying training funds with 3rd party to developing and evaluating the Nunavut Housing Trust program.
Premier; Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs; Minister of Aboriginal Affairs; Minister responsible for Immigration; Minister responsible for the Status of Women
Government House Leader; Minister of Health and Social Services; Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation; Minister responsible for Homelessness
Minister of Community and Government Services; Minister of Energy; Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation
Minister of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth; Minister of Languages; Minister responsible for the Utility Rates Review Council
Minister of Education; Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Pages 2505 – 2567
Members’ Statements 2507
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 2510
Replies to Opening Address 2533
Tabling of Documents 2536
First Reading of Bills 2537
Second Reading of Bills 2538
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 2539
Report of the Committee of the Whole 2567
Orders of the Day 2567
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 2505
188 – 3(2): Arts and Crafts Development Program (Taptuna) 2505
189 – 3(2): Improvements for Research Capacity in Nunavut (Shewchuk) 2506
190 – 3(2): Coalition of Nunavut District Education Authorities (Tootoo) 2507
298 – 3(2): Summer Events in Grise Fiord (Elliott) 2507
299 – 3(2): Nunavut Community Wellness Project (Ningeongan) 2508
300 – 3(2): Opening of New Medical Boarding Home (Okalik) 2508
301 – 3(2): Graduates of Qiqirtaq School (Ugyuk) 2509
302 – 3(2): Welcome Coalition of DEAs (Aariak) 2510
438 – 3(2): Uranium Development in Nunavut (Aupaluktuq) 2515
439 – 3(2): Status of Special Constable Program (Elliott) 2517
440 – 3(2): Baffin Island Caribou (Okalik) 2519
441 – 3(2): Review of the Nunavut Housing Trust (Ningeongan) 2521
442 – 3(2): Review of the Nunavut Housing Trust (Schell) 2523
443 – 3(2): Mine Training and Drug Testing (Ugyuk) 2525
444 – 3(2): Nunavut Caribou Strategy (Komoartok) 2527
445 – 3(2): Nunavut Housing Trust (Elliott) 2530
446 – 3(2): Baker Lake Municipal Landfill (Aupaluktuq) 2532
Reply to Opening Address 003 – 3(2): Mr. Paul Okalik (Okalik) 2533
204 – 3(2): Letter of Instruction to the Commissioner of Nunavut (Aariak) 2536
205 – 3(2): The Genesis of NHC Cost Overruns – A Personal Analysis (Elliott) 2537
Bill 42 – Forgiveness of Debts Act, 2010, No. 2 – First Reading 2537
Bill 43 – Write-Off of Assets Act, 2010-2011 – First Reading 2537
Bill 42 – Forgiveness of Debts Act, 2010, No. 2 – Second Reading 2538
Bill 43 – Write-Off of Assets Act, 2010-2011 – Second Reading 2538
Bill 38 – Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2011-2012 – Health and Social Services – Consideration in Committee 2539
Bill 38 – Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2011-2012 – Nunavut Housing Corporation – Consideration in Committee 2553
A very good afternoon, Ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and residents of Nunavut. It’s gratifying to see so many visitors in our Gallery.
Minister’s Statement 188 – 3(2): Arts and Crafts Development Program (Taptuna)
Hon. Peter Taptuna: Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon, Nunavummiut and Kugluktuk.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to an important program offered by the Department of Economic Development and Transportation that targets our arts and crafts community.
The Arts and Crafts Development Program provides funding to artists and arts organizations for projects that encourage and strengthen the arts and crafts sector in Nunavut.
There is funding to purchase raw material and art supplies, such as small carving tools, soapstone, or fur.
In order to help artists to market their work, there is funding available for the creation of promotional material, websites, or for table fees at craft fairs.
One of our more popular funding activities is for artist travel. The program will contribute to national and international travel costs for artists who have been invited to participate in gallery or arts events and showcases.
Recent success stories include the visit by Andrew Qappik and Jaco Ishulutaq of Pangnirtung to London, England.
For projects that may not fit into existing categories, there is a special funding schedule for pilot projects that demonstrate imagination.
There are also separate funding streams for arts organizations. In addition to marketing support for arts organizations, there is funding to create or renovate shared studio space.
Mr. Speaker, to guide and inspire the next generation of Nunavut artists, there is funding available to bring the talented artists of Nunavut into classrooms to share their skills and run arts training and workshops.
Mr. Speaker, the Arts and Crafts Development Program represents a part of our commitment to the implementation of Sanaugait, the Government of Nunavut’s arts and crafts strategy.
We aim to empower artists and arts organizations to help grow this important sector and ensure that it continues to prosper. (interpretation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Minister’s Statement 189 – 3(2): Improvements for Research Capacity in Nunavut (Shewchuk)
In February 2009, the Government of Canada announced $11 million of funding from its Arctic Research Infrastructure Fund to construct a new headquarters building for the Nunavut Research Institute in Iqaluit and to establish four research support facilities in the communities of Igloolik, Cambridge Bay, Rankin Inlet, and Arviat.
Mr. Speaker, this is very positive news for the Nunavut Research Institute and the Nunavut Arctic College.
This initiative will extend and enhance our ability to support scientific research in all three regions of our territory.
Mr. Speaker, this new infrastructure will provide the Nunavut Research Institute with greater capacity to support the many scientific researchers working across Nunavut each year.
This February, the former home of the Nunavut Research Institute was torn down, paving the way for construction of their new facility.
Construction began in the spring and the new headquarters is expected to be fully operational by the beginning of the New Year.
Mr. Speaker, construction of new research support facilities was contracted to Tangmaarvik Inland Camp Services of Baker Lake. Tangmaarvik engaged the services of local employees from the community during the installation of these facilities. I would like to commend them for their support in providing employment opportunities for our local tradespeople.
All four research support buildings in the communities have been successfully delivered by sealift, with final installation taking place this fall.
We are currently in the final stages of preparing each building for use.
In addition to supporting Nunavut Research Institute’s current research activities and services in the health, natural, and social sciences, the research support centres will assist in facilitating stronger relationships in the science community. The official openings are planned to take place in each community before March and we hope that each of you will be able to attend.
Minister’s Statement 190 – 3(2): Coalition of Nunavut District Education Authorities (Tootoo)
I rise today in recognition of members of the Coalition of Nunavut District Education Authorities (DEAs) who are here in the Gallery today.
DEA members from most communities are here in Iqaluit this week for their annual general meeting and professional development conference.
Mr. Speaker, the Coalition of Nunavut DEAs is an important partner of the Department of Education in our work towards implementing and enhancing educational outcomes for our students.
The coalition is a not-for-profit organization that supports and aids the work of all of the community district education authorities in their vital efforts at the community level.
Mr. Speaker, I had the pleasure of delivering opening comments at their meeting earlier this week.
The staff at the Department of Education are busy this week presenting to the DEAs about elders in our schools, the Inuuqatigiitsiarniq policy on positive school environments, and the work involved in developing the regulations for the Nunavut Education Act.
I would like to thank the members of the Coalition of Nunavut DEAs for their dedication and innovation over the last few years.
Please join me in recognizing their efforts and applauding their significant contributions to education in our territory.
If there are no more, we will go to Item 3.
Member’s Statement 298 – 3(2): Summer Events in Grise Fiord (Elliott)
I rise today to inform the House about two important events that recently took place in Grise Fiord.
As members may recall from our sitting in June, I announced that I would be dividing my time this summer between the three communities that I represent in the Legislative Assembly.
Mr. Speaker, in August of this year, I had the opportunity to host Auditor General Sheila Fraser on the occasion of her visit to Grise Fiord.
As I noted when she appeared before us last month, the entire community was pleased that she took the time to experience living in one of our small communities.
We had a number of productive meetings with local leaders that provided her with a first-hand insight into the challenges facing our small and isolated communities.
Mr. Speaker, as you know, addressing the high cost of living in the High Arctic has been one of my top priorities. The replacement of the federal Food Mail Program with the new Nutrition North Canada Program is an issue that all Members of the House are paying close attention to.
Mr. Speaker, I can’t think of an issue that’s more fundamental to our residents’ well-being than their ability to access nutritious food at affordable prices.
I know that the Auditor General’s office is well aware of the importance of monitoring this federal program to ensure that it benefits our residents and communities.
Mr. Speaker, the second event that took place was the unveiling of the monument to the High Arctic exiles that took place in Grise Fiord on September 10. I want to thank all of our ministers who took the time to attend this ceremony and I would like to take this opportunity to ask all members to join me in paying tribute to the community of Grise Fiord.
Members’ Statements. Member for Nanulik, Mr. Ningeongan.
Member’s Statement 299 – 3(2): Nunavut Community Wellness Project (Ningeongan)
I rise today to congratulate the communities of Coral Harbour, Clyde River, Igloolik, Arviat, Kugluktuk, and Kugaaruk on the successful development of community wellness plans.
Mr. Speaker, representatives from these communities have gathered this week in Iqaluit to share their community wellness plans.
Later today, at the appropriate time, I will be recognizing a number of organizers and participants who are joining us today in the Visitors’ Gallery.
These six communities are part of the Nunavut Community Wellness Project, a pilot project aimed at improving the coordination and collaboration of federal and territorial programs and services at the community, territorial, and federal levels so that programs are more holistic, inclusive, and responsive to community needs.
Mr. Speaker, it is my hope that this pilot project can be the stepping stone towards the development of community wellness plans in all Nunavut communities.
I call on the project’s partners, the Government of Nunavut, the Government of Canada, and Nunavut Tunngavik to do all they can to support the implementation of the newly created wellness plans.
Mr. Speaker, I ask members to join me in congratulating the communities on their success.
Member’s Statement 300 – 3(2): Opening of New Medical Boarding Home (Okalik)
Mr. Okalik (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also wish to welcome the visitors to the Gallery.
I rise today to thank the Minister of Health and Social Services as he sent invitations to me and my colleagues here in Iqaluit to tour the newest facility called Tammativvik Medical Boarding Home during its grand opening.