Inuit Specific Resources

Training and Professional Development

Inuit Holistic Lifelong Learning Model
The Inuit Holistic Lifelong Learning Model depicts the linkage between Inuit lifelong learning and community well-being, and can be used as a framework for measuring success in lifelong learning. It is part of an ongoing initiative—Redefining how Success is Measured in Aboriginal Learning—of the Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) and its Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre, and First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations.

Nunatsiavut Inuit Curriculum Tool Kit List - English (Nunatsiavut)
To assist in the development of curriculum kits for Nunatsiavut child care centres. Created by Nunatsiavut Government and Child Care Operators in Nunatsiavut.

The Non-Profit Corporation and Childcare in Nunavik - English (Nunavik)
A manual for parents and community members about being on the board of directors of child care centres in Nunavik.

Management Techniques-Inuktitut (Nunavik)
This provides tips to managers of childcare centres. This information sheet was given by Service de garde Tasiurvik inc. In Inukjuak, Nunavik.

Centre-Based Infant Care - Guide to Program Standards - English (Nunatsiavut)
Provides early childhood educators with provincial policies, standards and guidelines for the development of programs for infants. This document is by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Health and Community Services.

Outdoor Play Area Standards Manual for Centre-Based Child Care - English (Nunatsiavut)
Provides standards for designing, equipping and maintaining an outdoor play area for regulated child care centres. This document is by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Health and Community Services.

Standards and Guidelines for Health in Child Care Settings - English (Nunatsiavut)
Outline of standards and guidelines for child care providers. Information on health promotion, safety and injury prevention, preventing and controlling disease in child care settings, recognizing and reporting disease, caring for midly ill children, child abuse and neglect, and good adult health. This document is by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Health and Community Services.

Standards for Early Childhood Programs in Centre-Based Child Care - English (Nunatsiavut)
This document provides the standards and guidelines to be followed when developing and implementing centre-based child care programs for preschool aged children in Newfoundland and Labrador. It provides information that will assist early childhood educators with their program planning and when combined with the knowledge, skills and experience of the staff of child care centres. It will be a useful tool in the development of high quality child care programs. This document is by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Health and Community Services.