PAST YEARS: 2002-2003

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Here's a sample of the many things students did during the 2002-2003 year at NS.

	The year began at a retreat centre called Harris Farm, outside of Ottawa. It gave everyone a chance to get to know each otherbetter, and to prepare for life in the city.
	Orientation is where a group starts to find its direction!
	Each year, NS students participate in the local AIDS Walk through the downtown streets of Ottawa. This year, they handed out free condoms to passers-by.
	Each year, NS students learn about the various Inuit organizations - how they got started, what they do etc. In Ottawa, they get to visit some of those organizations directly. This photo is from their visit to the offices of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) where they were given a presentation by president Jose Kusugak.
	Guests are an important part of the learning experience at NS, and during the year, many leaders from up north come through the classroom to share what they know with the students. Here, Mathewsie Ashevak presents a gift to Nunavut MP Nancy Karetak-Lindell, who meets with students each year.
	One of the benefits of studying in Ottawa is that students get to use the many educational resources in the National Capital Region. Here, Karen Panigoniak of Arviat looks at arial photos of her home community at the National Aeronautical Photo Library.
	NS students study the land claims agreement and many of the organizations that were created by it. Here students conduct a long-distance teleconference call with the Chair of the Nunavut Water Board to learn about the history of the NWB.
	Sharing their culture with people in the south has become an important part of the NS experience. Here, Abbigail Noah of Baker Lake talks to adult students at a school for new immigrants to Canada.
	Marie Taukie (back to camera) and Innujaq Dean throat sing for the Governor General and her husband. NS students are regularly invited to share their culture with the public during the annual Winterlude celebrations in Ottawa.
	Every so often, NS students take a day off to enjoy the south. Each year, this includes a day-trip to Montreal to enjoy the sites of this beautiful city. Here, (L-R) Tommy Akulukjuk, instructor Murray Angus, Pauloosie Akeeagok, and Miali Coley enjoy a horse and buggy ride through old Montreal.
	And here they are - the 2002-2003 NS graduating class!!! Lookin' geat!!

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