Why Canada’s first Inuit‑led university is so important
The small community of Arviat, Nunavut, has been selected to host the main campus of Inuit Nunangat University, Canada's first Inuit-led university, expected to open in 2030. The university aims to combat past injustices in education and develop the Indigenous economy.
Arviat, Nunavut, will host Inuit Nunangat University, Canada's first Inuit-led university, set to open in 2030. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami passed a resolution to develop the university in 2017, marking a step toward self-determination in higher education. The university reflects the importance of education to Indigenous Peoples, akin to the historical significance of buffalo. This emphasis on education is a response to colonial policies that denied Indigenous Peoples access to quality education. The establishment of the university aims to combat past injustices and develop the Indigenous economy. While not the first Indigenous-led university in Canada, it is the first Inuit-led institution.
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