Who, What, When, and Where - and Why?

In the beginning ...
Our trip to Nicaragua actually began last November, when Alannah Johnston of Igloolik made the most persuasive presentation to the class about where we should go on this year's trip. Since then, the students have raised money by giving cultural performances in Ottawa and elsewhere, and by soliciting donations from dozens of organizations, businesses and hamlets across the north.

Our group ... (click on all photos to enlarge)
(Front row: L-R) Samantha Tutanuak, Chelsea Tatty, Nuqinga Korgak, Andrea Flaherty, Jolene Otokiak; (Middle Row L-R) Jerry Komaksiutiksak (instructor), Clara Akulukjuk, Charmaine Okatsiak, Saimataq Sanguya, Pamela Arualak, Amanda Mukpa*, Lucy Aqpik, Becky Mearns (assistant); (Back Row: L-R) Bert Rose (Board rep), Robby Qammaniq (assistant), Noelle Ehaloak, Elena Kataluk, Ooleesie Tikivik, Alannah Johnston, Randy Kataluk, Murray Angus (Coordinator) *not travelling

Where's Nicaragua?

When are we travelling?
We leave Ottawa early in the morning on Tuesday, April 27th, and return at midnight at 12:01 on May 12th.

Why Nicaragua?
In Nicaragua, we will have the chance to share the story of Nunavut and the Nunavut Land Claims agreement with indigenous people such as the Miskito and the Mayagna. There will also be lots of opportunities to engage in cultural exchanges in many communities.