{"id":25495,"date":"2026-04-23T12:48:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kativik.qc.ca\/?p=25495"},"modified":"2026-04-23T12:48:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:48:03","slug":"a-message-from-director-general-harriet-keleutak-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kativik.qc.ca\/en\/a-message-from-director-general-harriet-keleutak-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"A Message From Director General Harriet Keleutak (May 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]As the days grow longer and the land begins to stir, we find ourselves in the heart of spring. Across our communities,\u00a0<strong>Culture Weeks<\/strong>\u00a0are bringing together students, staff, and community members to take part in\u00a0traditional activities and demonstrations. These moments remind us, in a very tangible way, why our work matters. It is a meaningful time to\u00a0celebrate our cultural heritage\u00a0and recognize the\u00a0perseverance our students have shown\u00a0throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>That same sense of purpose continues to guide our\u00a0advocacy on behalf of students. We remain committed to\u00a0protecting their rights\u00a0through our ongoing\u00a0<strong>challenge of Law 14<\/strong>. Our goal is to ensure that Inuit students can continue to exercise their\u00a0inherent rights\u00a0as they move into higher education,\u00a0<em>without facing administrative barriers<\/em>\u00a0that could limit their futures. No student should be confronted with language requirements that do not reflect their reality as residents of Quebec or be made to feel that they are not enough.<\/p>\n<p>Within the organization, our\u00a0<strong>Strategic Plan<\/strong>\u00a0continues to move forward. In the coming year, one of our priorities will be to\u00a0strengthen the way we support staff. We are creating more opportunities for\u00a0collaboration and open dialogue\u00a0across the organization, while also working to ensure that employees receive\u00a0strong onboarding, clear expectations, and the training they need to succeed\u00a0in their roles. We want every employee to feel\u00a0<strong>supported, valued, and equipped<\/strong>\u00a0to contribute meaningfully to our shared mission.<\/p>\n<p>We are also continuing to\u00a0invest in our educational programs. One important initiative is the work being done to\u00a0<strong>better align the curriculum across dialects<\/strong>, while respecting the\u00a0linguistic realities\u00a0of each community and ensuring\u00a0greater consistency\u00a0for students. Teams are currently working to strengthen alignment from\u00a0kindergarten to Grade 6, while making sure\u00a0first-language teachers have the support they need. At the same time, we remain committed to\u00a0strengthening post-secondary pathways, including\u00a0Nunavik Sivunitsavut, so that these opportunities remain stable and continue to prepare youth for meaningful roles in their communities.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we continue to\u00a0invest in our physical spaces. This includes staff housing, warehousing, school renovations, and the major\u00a0<strong>$122.5 million project for a new school in Quaqtaq<\/strong>. More than mere construction, these projects represent an important\u00a0investment in the infrastructure our region deserves.<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you all a\u00a0restful summer on the land\u00a0with your families. 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