Just got in from a nice hike in the mountains with some of the teachers. It was so nice to get out and see the village from above, with all of the different coloured houses and the bay off in the distance.
We've been busy the past couple days meeting with teachers, mostly at the secondary school Ikusik (which we discovered means "elbow" in Inuktitut, and is also the shape of the school) and we've also made contacts at the health center, with a nurse and the community health worker, Louisa. We are super excited because Louisa is going to teach with us, at least once or twice per week, and we are also hoping to have her translate some of our junior lessons into Inuktitut so that they can be used in the primary school.
We're also getting involved with some extra-curriculars this week at school. We will be working the breakfast club 2 days this week, leading the women's fitness club one evening, helping with Girl's Night and Heidi might even teach a Hip-Hop class (which we hear is one of the kids favourite activities!).
We'll be sure to keep you all updated as our project unfolds, and good luck to all the other QHO northerners!
Tavvauvusi (goodbye to you all),
Heidi and Nikki
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Sounds like you guys are off to a great start! I'm so excited for all the things you will be able to get involved in, you're both going to learn so much. Enjoy every minute and keep us updated down south!
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