CANADA | Québec Ombudsman’s special investigation: For quality educational services in Nunavik that respect Inuit culture

In a special investigation report released on October 24, 2018, the Québec Ombudsman calls on the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur to do more to fulfil its obligations towards Kativik School Board, in Nunavik.

"The Department has adopted a restrictive vision of its role. In so doing, it does not provide the school board with the tools it needs to fulfil its mandate." – Marie Rinfret, Ombudsperson.

In the wake of the investigation, the Québec Ombudsman identified several concrete and feasible corrective measures so that Inuit receive the educational services to which they are entitled. The Québec Ombudsman feels that improvement hinges on concerted action by the Department and Kativik School Board.

In the report, the Québec Ombudsman makes 14 recommendations to the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur. One of them, which concerns services for students with difficulties or disabilities, is also intended for the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux. One recommendation, aimed at countering the shortage of apartments in Nunavik, is made to the Société d’habitation du Québec.

Please refer to the section below to download the full report.

Source: Le Protecteur du Citoyen de l´Asamblée Nationale Québec, Canada