The Nunatsiavut Department of Language, Culture and Tourism are once again looking for one apprentice in each of the 5 Nunatsiavut communities to take part in the Master-Apprentice Program for 2020 to 2021.
Shirley Jararuse is the Language Program Coordinator with the NG.
She says the Master Apprentice program first began 4 years ago in 2016.
If you are interested in learning Inuktitut and want to pursue your language more, this is the program for you.
Interested applicants will have to submit a letter stating why you want to take part in this program.
The deadline for submissions will be on September 24, 2020 and can be sent by email to Shirley Jararuse.
Here are the Master Instructors in each community:
Nain – Nancy Ikkusek
Hopedale – Gus Semigak
Makkovik – Hulda Fox
Rigolet – Paul Jararuse
In Postville, the Master must be from Hopedale is yet to be determined.
This Master Apprentice program will run for 20 hours a week.
For more information please contact Shirley Jararuse at 709-922-2052 or by email at shirley.jararuse@nunatsiavut.com.