Kuujjuaq (October 16, 2017) – The nomination of candidates for the election of Commissioners at Kativik Ilisarniliriniq will take place on November 7, 2017, in all Nunavik communities. The election will take place on November 15, 2017, in all Nunavik communities.

The school board would like to encourage Nunavimmiut to participate actively in the nomination process and to vote for their community’s Commissioner on November 15.

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About us:

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq was created in 1975, under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA). Since 1978, it has been the exclusive provider of educational services to all Nunavik residents. Under the JBNQA, the school board also acts as an institution with unique powers and jurisdiction geared towards the protection and development of the Inuit language, culture, and way of life, through the delivery of tailored educational services and programs. The education programs developed by the school board are offered in all schools of the 14 Nunavik communities, in Inuktitut as first language and in French and English as second languages. The school board operates 17 primary and secondary schools as well as 5 adult education centres and a pre-college facility. More information can be found at: www.kativik.qc.ca

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 For information, please contact:

Jade Duchesneau-Bernier

Communications Coordinator

publicrelations@kativik.qc.ca