Survey of Nunavut Post-Secondary Students: Determinants of School Completion, Post-Secondary Education, and Education Success

Authors

  • Moriah Sallaffie Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre
  • Maria Cherba University of Ottawa
  • Gwen K. Healey Akearok Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre
  • Jessica Penney Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre; University of Glasgow

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53967/cje-rce.v44i3.4709

Abstract

Little is known about Nunavut students’ experiences in high school and post-secondary education, in particular their self-defined determinants of success. This study aimed to understand factors that influence secondary school completion, post-secondary education, and education success for students from Nunavut. An online survey was conducted with 91 current post-secondary students in 2018–19. Results found that students articulated complex support needs that influence their success, with roles for parents, teachers, and the community. Students identified support needs gaps, primarily in the form of funding distribution and delivery. Recommendations include increased financial, counselling, and mental health support for Nunavut students.

Keywords: Inuit education, Nunavut education, Indigenous post-secondary students

Author Biographies

Maria Cherba, University of Ottawa

Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, University of Ottawa

Gwen K. Healey Akearok, Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre

Executive and Scientific Director

Jessica Penney, Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre; University of Glasgow

Research Associate; PhD Student, Department of Sociology

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Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Sallaffie, M., Cherba, M. ., Healey Akearok, G. K., & Penney, J. (2021). Survey of Nunavut Post-Secondary Students: Determinants of School Completion, Post-Secondary Education, and Education Success. Canadian Journal of Education/Revue Canadienne De l’éducation, 44(3), 764–787. https://doi.org/10.53967/cje-rce.v44i3.4709