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One folder consisting primarily of correspondence and recommendations regarding the revised NWT Education Ordinance which was passed in 1977. Also includes a draft of the revised ordinance [1974], a paper comparing the revised ordinance to the 1956 Education Ordinance [1976], and a speech on the history of education in the NWT [1982]. These documents were originally housed in a folder inside the "Contibutions" folio.

One folder consisting of two documents describing the experiences of teachers in the Arctic: part of a letter written by Maurice Cloughley [1979] and excerpts from a 1979 interview with Kenn Harper [1983]. These documents were originally housed loose in the "Contibutions" folio.

One folder consisting chiefly of photocopies of book pages which contain information relating to mission schools in the NWT. Also contains a research bulletin on schools in the NWT and the Yukon before 1930 [published in 1983], as well as photocopies of parts of a bibliography of materials on the Mackenzie Delta.

One folder consisting of miscellaneous reports, articles, and correspondence relating to education in the North and education of Inuit students. Topics include experiences of teachers Audie Dyer and Sylvia Fulton; withdrawal of Inuit students from schools in Frobisher Bay [Iqaluit] and Ottawa; transfer of education functions from the federal government to the GNWT; recommendations for improving the education of Aboriginal students [1967]; teacher housing at Holman Island; Sir John Franklin High School; and problems with reading instruction. Also includes a monthly report from the Area Administrator at Gjoa Haven [1970] and a sample bilingual (English and Inuktitut) report card from Churchill Vocational Centre [1970]. One letter contains personal information.

One folder consisting of reports and articles from newspapers, magazines, and academic journals, as well as two complete issues of Northern Affairs Bulletin. Most of the material relates to education in the Arctic, including articles on schools in Resolute Bay, Akudlik, and Eskimo Point [Arviat] and on teacher training. The file also includes articles on Stuart Hodgson's resignation as Commissioner, reasons for dismissal of superintendents, and an honorary degree given to Arnold James "Moose" Kerr, as well as a letter regarding a proposed information package on education in the NWT [1979] and a memorandum discussing the need for a philosophy of education at the Department of Northern Affairs [1960]. Contains a mixture of photocopied and original documents.

One folder consisting of notes related to the history of Indian agencies in the NWT and federal schools for the Dene; chronologies showing which federal departments held the responsibilities for Indian [First Nations] and Northern affairs from 1763 to 1976; and a 1964 annual report for the Mackenzie District from the Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources.

One folder consisting of several reports and articles relating to education in the Eastern Arctic: a 1966--67 annual report of the Arctic Education District; "A Follow-up of 1967-1969 Graduates of the Churchill Vocational Centre" [1970]; a summary of the history, current state [ca. 1966] and plans for education of Inuit students; an anthropological article on the daily life of Inuit children in Frobisher Bay [Iqaluit] [1964?]; and a copy of a book chapter on Inuit education in the 1950s. Files 6-20, 6-21, and 6-22 originally comprised a single folder which has been split up for ease of handling.

One folder consisting of two directories of file numbers used for education-related records: one from the federal government and one from the GNWT Department of Education. Files 6-20, 6-21, and 6-22 originally comprised a single folder which has been split up for ease of handling.

One folder consisting primarily of annual reports of the Arctic Education District, covering the school years 1962-63 through 1968-69 (except 1966-67, of which there is a copy in file 6-20). Also includes an address by W. G. Devitt on "Unique characteristics of education in Northern Canada", given at York University in 1969. Files 6-20, 6-21, and 6-22 originally comprised a single folder which has been split up for ease of handling. Some annual reports contain personal information.

One folder consisting of an account by Fred North of his career as a teacher, principal, and school administrator in the NWT. Most of the material relates to Inuvik, but there is also a substantial section about his year as principal in Lac La Martre [Whati] and shorter anecdotes and stories from several other communities. Contains personal information.

One folder consisting of draft material for a chapter in Norman Macpherson's book on the history of education in the NWT. This chapter discusses developments of the 1950s and includes information on key figures such as Joe Jacobson and Gordon Devitt, the development of the (federal) Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources, recommendations of the Westwater Report of 1958, religious influence in NWT schools, the construction of many new schools, the Subcommittee on Eskimo Education, and the first teacher's conference in Yellowknife in 1953.

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).

One folder consisting of a list of students living in the residence in Fort Churchill as of October 1964 and a report on the first two months of operation of the residence. Contains personal information.

One folder consisting of documents regarding the history of missionaries' educational efforts in the NWT, chiefly correspondence and copies of published material but also including some original publications. Most of the correspondence dates to 1983. The copied material includes newspaper and magazine articles and portions of books, originally published between 1872 and 1983 and probably copied ca. 1978-1983.

One folder consisting of lists of education personnel and draft material for Norman Macpherson's book on the history of education. Most of the material relates to district superintendants and other key administrative personnel between 1949 and 1972. The file also includes lists of school opening dates and first teachers, lists of teacher consultants, an annotated list of important missionaries in the history of the NWT, an annotated list of reports on education in the NWT, and copies of magazine articles and other documents relating to education personnel.

One folder consisting of several reports which outline the history of education in the NWT, as well as a brief history of the Coppermine-Holman region [1965?] and a transcript of a Legislative Assembly session concerning education [1980].

One folder consisting of correspondence and photocopied documents sent to Norman Macpherson for use in preparing his book on the history of education in the NWT. The photocopies are of school inspection reports, attendance records, and descriptions of communities and living conditions, mostly dating to the 1950s and relating to communities in the Eastern Arctic. Contains personal information.

One folder consisting of a January 1984 newsletter about the Norman Wells pipeline project; a proposal for a research assistant position to study school programs for Inuit children [1973]; correspondence regarding educational opportunities for Aboriginal women [1973]; excerpts from a 1958 paper on changes in the Inuit lifestyle; a 1938 article describing geography and mining in the NWT; photocopies of several pages from the book "Schools and snowmobiles"; and a travel article describing a visit to Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk and Rankin Inlet [1975].

One folder consisting of a speech by W. G. Devitt on "The role of the teacher", given at a 1967 teachers' conference; two copies of a 1957 report describing planned expansion to the education system in the NWT; and teaching staff regulations describing salaries and required qualifications for various positions [1958].

One folder consisting of correspondence regarding the collection of information for Norman Macpherson's book on the history of education in the NWT. Contains personal information: home addresses of many individuals as well as a resume.