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G-1988-004: 4-16 · File · 1958-1970
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of correspondence regarding the school at Arctic Bay. Much of it relates to school buildings and supplies; other topics include enrolment statistics, a proposed transfer of students to Pond Inlet, and travel arrangements for teachers and students (contains personal information). Also includes several newspaper clippings relating to Margery Hinds, the first teacher in Arctic Bay. The bulk of the material dates to 1958 and 1959.

Bldgs, Eskimo Point
G-1988-004: 4-12 · File · 1968-1971
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of correspondence regarding the construction and maintenance of buildings in Eskimo Point [Arviat], including the community centre, school, and housing. Also includes correspondence with an entrepreneur hoping to establish a hotel in the community.

University of the North
G-1988-004: 6-5 · File · 1970-1971
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of correspondence and reports regarding a proposal to create a "University of the North". The university would have featured distance education via microwave radio and an emphasis on inclusion of Aboriginal traditional knowledge and culture. Contains personal information (chiefly names and affiliations of university professors).

Adult ed[ucation]
G-1988-004: 3-11 · File · 1960-1971
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of several publications documenting adult education programs for Arctic students: an issue of Food for Thought magazine dedicated to "Education in the North" [March 1960], two brochures on Inuit students pursuing education in the south [1969 and 1971], a brochure depicting the Adult Education Centre in Frobisher Bay [Iqaluit, n.d.], and a workbook for adult students learning English as a second language [1964]. Contains personal information of students, including copies of photos.

G-1988-004: 8-9 · File · 1968-1971
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of newsletters, graduation programs, a statistical summary of further training taken by graduates, a description of a proposed Eskimo Language [Inuktitut] Course, and a brochure giving general information about Churchill Vocational Centre. The newsletters are bilingual (English and Inuktitut) and include information about student activities, photographs, drawings, and student compositions. Contains personal information.