PAST YEARS: 2004-2005

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Here's a sample of the many things students did during the 2004-2005 year at NS.

	Vicki Hainnu (left) and Nadia Mike-Dulmage searched for old photos of their home communities while visiting the National Archives in Ottawa. Each year, NS students identify an old photo that they can take home at Christmas to show their parents, grandparents and other Elders
	Tannis Bolt of Kugluktuk and (left) and Jessica Pearce of Iqaluit make their points during a passionate debate. NS students regularly engage in debates about topics such as land claims, aboriginal rights, and Inuit culture and language.
	Earnest Merkosak of Pond Inlet reached new heights while demonstrating the one-foot high kick at a cultural day sponsored by the Wabano Aboriginal Health Centre.
	Matthew Nauyuk of Pangnirtung shows off his special technique while bowling with his classmates. Bowling is a fun and inexpensive way to spend an evening while students are living in the city.
	Earnest Merkosak (left) and Jessica Pearce support a school girl while she attempts to do the airplane. NS students regularly visit schools while in Ottawa, to share their culture and educate kids about Inuit and the north. Performances usually include songs, drumming, throat singing and demonstrations of Arctic sports.
	The class of 2004-2005 spent a day on Parliament Hill with Peter Ittinuar, who was Nunavut's Member of Parliament from 1979 till 1984. The students met with the Speaker of the House of Commons, observed Question Period, and learned first-hand what it felt like to be the first Inuk to speak in the House of Commons.
	Students shared their culture at a variety of venues throughout their year in Ottawa. Here, the men dance at an event sponsored by Pauktuutit that was designed raise awareness about ways to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.
	Trish Peyton of Pangnirtung (left) and Genevieve Kullarlark of Baker Lake write kids' names in syllabics while visiting an Ottawa-area school. Kids love the chance to meet NS students and learn about their culture and the north.
	Students perform outside a tent set up for them on the grounds of Rideau Hall, the Governor-General's residence in Ottawa. In recent years, the G-G has regularly invited NS students to share their culture with the general public during the annual Winterlude festival in February.
	Trish Peyton leaves the barn on her way for an hour-long trail ride. Each Fall, NS students take a day off to experience horseback riding at a local riding stable.

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