{"id":21869,"date":"2025-09-17T17:44:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T21:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kativik.qc.ca\/?p=21869"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:59:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T21:59:40","slug":"kajusivik-a-new-home-for-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kativik.qc.ca\/en\/kajusivik-a-new-home-for-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Kajusivik: A New Home for Learning in Kuujjuaq"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”10\/12″][vc_column_text css=””]Imagine walking into a bright, welcoming building where the smell of fresh paint still lingers and the hum of possibility fills the air. That\u2019s the vibe at the brand-new Kajusivik Student Residence in Kuujjuaq. More than just a roof over students\u2019 heads, it\u2019s a game-changer for education in Nunavik.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”white” style=”dashed” border_width=”4″ el_width=”60″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”10\/12″][vc_column_text css=””]The residence officially opened its doors on August 26, 2025, and it\u2019s already making waves. With room for up to 84 people, including families and single parents, it\u2019s a huge leap from the old residence, which could only host 10 students. The building is fully wheelchair accessible and designed with flexibility in mind. Some rooms can be merged for families, while others are perfect for solo students or roommates. Inside, you\u2019ll find modern living spaces that feel cozy and practical, shared areas for studying and cultural activities, a daycare for little ones, a gym to stay active, and a cafeteria and laundry rooms to make daily life easier. And yes, there\u2019s even artwork by local Nunavik artists\u2014Sammy Kudluk, Ulaayu Pilurtuut, and Nancy Saunders\u2014woven into the architecture. It\u2019s not just a building; it\u2019s a celebration of community and culture.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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Let\u2019s be real: it\u2019s not easy to finish high school and go on to college or vocational training when the nearest school is hundreds of kilometres away. In Nunavik, less than 25% of high school students earn their diploma. That\u2019s why adult education is so important\u2014and why having a place like Kajusivik is a big deal.<\/p>\n

This residence makes it possible for more Inuit students to continue their education closer to home, without having to leave their families or communities behind. It\u2019s especially crucial for programs like the Certificate in Education for First Nations and Inuit (CEFNI), offered in partnership with McGill University. Most of the students in that program aren\u2019t from Kuujjuaq\u2014without Kajusivik, they wouldn\u2019t have a place to stay.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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None of this would be possible without teamwork. From planners and builders to staff and community members, everyone played a role. And moving forward, support from partners like Makivvik Corporation will be essential to ensure post-secondary education has a future in Nunavik.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Sarah Aloupa<\/span> President, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”10\/12″][vc_column_text css=””]What\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Right next door, plans are underway for a brand-new Kajusivik Adult Education and Vocational Training (AEVT) Centre. For now, classes are held in temporary buildings, but the future centre will have the capacity to accommodate up to 100 students and offer even more programs, including hands-on training in trades like mechanics and heavy equipment operation. The goal is to make post-secondary education truly accessible in Nunavik\u2014not just for those lucky enough to get on-the-job training, but for everyone who wants to learn and grow.<\/p>\n

Kajusivik isn\u2019t just a residence\u2014it\u2019s a symbol of hope, opportunity, and community. It\u2019s proof that when we invest in education, we invest in people. And in Nunavik, that means building spaces where learning can happen without leaving home.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”10\/12″][vc_column_text css=””]Thinking of going back to school? Excited by the idea of a career change?
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Explore programs offered outside the region, and learn about our sponsorship program<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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