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G-1988-004: 3-14 · File · 1973-1980, chiefly 1979
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of correspondence, mostly regarding vocational, post-secondary and adult education for N.W.T. residents. Also includes an offprint of an academic journal article about GNWT policies on education [1973]; an abstract for a federal government publication on higher education in the North [1975]; several copies of a letter requesting personal accounts from former teachers to be used in writing a history of Northern education; and correspondence relating to individuals attending school and/or workshops in the south (contains personal information).

G-1988-004: 3-15 · File · 1980-1981
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of correspondence regarding education in the North. Topics include a cultural exchange program with Greenland, fire safety of construction materials used in Frobisher Bay [Iqaluit] schools, proposals from Aboriginal governments and organisations, financial assistance for post-secondary students, publications relating to education, and job application references. Contains personal information.

G-1988-004: 3-12 · File · September 1976
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of an issue of Arcturus magazine (produced by the GNWT Department of Education). Includes articles on compulsory schooling, children's magazine, quality of education, limericks, a study of students who dropped out of school in Igloolik, a brief history of Fort Providence focussing on education, results of a community poll in Fort Simpson, teaching of English as a second language, and using computers with the Dene language.

G-1988-004: 3-13 · File · 1974-1975
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of several proposals for changes to the educational system in the NWT: a proposal for changes in high school education, by Bob MacQuarrie; a handwritten proposal for "Total Education for the Total Population"; and a proposal for altering the curriculum to better accommodate Aboriginal children, by Jonathan Metric. Also includes "Some Personal Thoughts on Teaching and Learning" by Carl R. Rogers.

G-1988-004: 3-16 · File · 1958-1982
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of copies of newspaper articles relating to the NWT, a decision paper on "Reorganization of Intergovernmental Affairs" [1981], a story titled "The White Dog", a 1964 register of professional staff from the federal Northern Administration Branch (contains personal information), and a review of Arctic District activities presented to the Council of the Northwest Territories [1965].

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: 3-5 · File · 1956-1969
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of correspondence regarding the federal school at Eskimo Point [Arviat]. Topics include physical school facilities, school supplies, staffing, enrolment statistics and forecasts, curriculum, staff accommodations, and boarding of students. Also includes correspondence regarding a school run by the Pentecostal mission at Maguse River. Some documents relate to individual students.

G-1988-004: 3-9 · File · 1964-1970
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of correspondence, chiefly regarding Sir Martin Frobisher School in Frobisher Bay [Iqaluit]. Topics include planning for construction of a new secondary school; the possibility of starting a school bus service; a proposed twinning arrangement with Ridgemont High School in Ottawa (contains personal information of the Ridgemont High head boy); complaints from a community member; textbooks; physical facilities; and ethnic integration of classes. Includes a list of high school students at the school in 1964.

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.

School ordinance, N.W.T.
G-1988-004: 4-1 · File · 1952-1954
Part of Northwest Territories. Department of the Executive fonds

One folder consisting of two ordinances of the Council of the Northwest Territories, "An ordinance respecting schools" with related regulations and "An ordinance respecting vocational training agreements between the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada". Also includes a map of schools and hostels in the NWT and a bulletin from the Alberta Department of Education listing recommended reference books for grade V and VI classrooms.