The first twelve trainees had their training in 2019. The aim is twelve new ones this spring. Photo: The Government of Nunavut
After a pause due to COVID19 the Nalunaiqsijiit: Inuit Cruise Training Initiative starts again this spring.
Nalunaiqsijiit means connectors, facilitators, or informers. The training program increases Inuit employment on board expedition cruise vessels in Nunavut and was signed by AECO and the Government of Nunavut in April 2019. The goal is to improve economic opportunities, to encourage self-reliance and provide local employment in the cruise ship industry.
The first round in 2019 presented 12 Inuit from across Nunavut the opportunity to work on cruise ships in the territory during the summer and join vessels in Antarctica in the winter. after graduating from the program.
The objective is to gather another 12 trainees, starting in May.
You can read more about the Nalunaiqsijiit: Inuit Cruise Training Initiative in the press release from 2019.
https://www.aeco.no/2019/04/aeco-signs-mou-with-government-of-nunavut/
