The Government of Nunavut has introduced a proposal: Bill 25 – An Act to Amend the Education Act and the Inuit Language Protection Act.

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated continues to advocate and work diligently to have Inuit views and opinions incorporated into all aspects of the formal education system, including but not limited to effective and relevant legislation.

Read Tusaqsimajavut to learn about what feedback was provided by Nunavummiut during community consultations regarding Bill 25.

Bill 25:

  • Does not provide for a clarity of roles, authorities and accountability of education partners;
  • Does not address the need for specialized services of special needs children in a timely and inclusive manner;
  • Does not provide direction towards increasing the number of Inuktut speaking educators;
  • Does not direct the development of much needed Inuktut curriculum and learning resources;
  • Does not respect and incorporate many of the key concerns and direction presented during community consultations; and
  • Does not uphold and advance existing Inuit language rights.

It is important that formal input be provided at each stage of the process.

In 2017,  many Nunavummiut provided formal submissions in response to Bill 37.

Due to overwhelming territory-wide opposition to Bill 37, this bill was rejected by MLAs.

Take Action Now!

  1. Download My Bill 25 submission
  2. Make any changes you like
  3. Add your personal information 
  4. Share with the Standing Committee on Legislation

Contact your MLA to share your views and opinions.