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NUNAVUT STUDENTS ARE OUTWARD BOUND July 2008  Nine of ten very excited students from across Nunavut arrived in Yellowknife on June 27 to embark upon this year’s Nunavut Youth Leadership Outward Bound and Career Orientation expedition. The first part of the experience is a two-week canoe trip on the Horton River. The young participants, aged 16-19, come from communities in the North Qiquktani, South Qiqiktani, Kivalliq and Kitikmeot Regions. Each year students apply to their High School principals to participate in the expedition and go through a selection process before being accepted. The Adventure Begins Adventure-based education has a long and successful history of providing opportunities for people to learn fundamental skills – the ability to overcome challenges through innovation and change, to work well with others, to communicate effectively, to take responsibility for one's actions and to work towards long-term goals despite short-term inconveniences. These are the hallmarks of good leaders and the stated goals of the Arctic Youth Leadership Expeditions. These annual expeditions are designed to be an opportunity for learning and growth. The central goal of the program is to show the young people who participate that they can overcome obstacles, find inner courage, strength and resilience, and in the process become leaders. This is the 5th such expedition that Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC) has sponsored. The Nunasi Corporation has also sponsored a Youth Leadership Expedition for the last two years. A Perilous Journey The two-week white water river trip takes place on the Horton River. Considered the ‘crown jewel’ of Canadian rivers, it is a point of pride for the Inuvialuit. Located in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, it flows into the Arctic Ocean west of Paulatuk. The Outward Bound experience is designed to encourage youth to discover what is uniquely strong about them as people and how they can use these "assets" to help them on their journeys into adulthood. Looking to the Future Once the students have completed the Outward Bound portion of the program, NorTerra Inc. takes them on a company tour in Edmonton and Hay River before they return home. The students receive a guided tour of Weldco-Beales Manufacturing and the NorTerra Inc. corporate headquarters in Edmonton along with a tour of Grant MacEwan College, Northern Institute of Technology (NAIT) and the University of Alberta. Then it’s off to Hay River for a tour of the Northern Transportation Company Limited (NTCL) Syncro Facility and one of their famous icebreaking vessels, the M.V. Kakisa. Most importantly, the students have an opportunity to meet and speak to employees and professionals about their career choices for their future. Says NorTerra’s Wanda Norwegian, Director HR and Career Development: "Our Human Resources Development Program for beneficiaries is one of NorTerra’s most important corporate objectives. NorTerra’s success has been recognized by Human Resources Development Canada. The students get so much from this experience and can access lots of opportunities within our Group of Companies."Our Sponsors Generous sponsorship of the Arctic Youth Leadership Expeditions makes these life-changing journeys possible. A variety of corporations and businesses operating in the north have given back to northern communities through their support of the Arctic Youth Leadership Expeditions. We would like to say a big thank you to the sponsors: Inuvialuit Development Corporation – Akita Equtak Drilling Ltd; Aklak Air; ATCO Group; Chevron; Inuvialuit Oilfield Services; NorTerra Inc.; Northwest Territories Municipal and Community Affairs; Schlumberger; Stanton Group Ltd.; and The Michael R. Shaw Outdoor Development Foundation. Nunasi Corporation – ATCO Frontec; Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation; Canadian North; Kitikmeot Corporation; Nasittuq; NCC Investment Group Inc.; NorTerra Inc.; Northern Transportation Company Limited; Nunasi Ryfan Construction Services; Nunavut Government; and Qikiqtaaluk Corporation. Watch This Space The Inuvialuit students are about to embark upon their outward bound program week commencing July 14. Further updates and photos of both programs will be available on this website shortly. Further Information If you would like to know more about the Youth Leadership Outward Bound and Career Orientation expeditions, please contact: Wanda Norwegian, Director HR & Career Development, NorTerra Inc.Or visit: www.arcticyouthleadership.ca JORDIN TOOTOO TO TOUR SOUTH BAFFIN – JUNE 2008
Nunasi Corporation and NorTerra Inc are pleased to announce that Jordin Tootoo will join representatives from both organizations on a tour through the South Baffin region from June 17 – 20, 2008. The tour will highlight employment and career development opportunities with the two companies and will encourage South Baffin youth to "Shoot for their Goals!" "Both Nunasi and NorTerra offer excellent employment and training opportunities in either NWT, Nunavut or its southern operations", says Tootoo. "This is a great opportunity for the youth in the South Baffin area to meet and hear from beneficiaries who have chosen to work for their own companies." This year’s tour begins on June 17 in Clyde River and will visit six communities before ending in Kimmirut. The schedule is as follows:
"The NorTerra Group of Companies is very pleased that Jordin could join us on the tour again this year. It’s through his involvement that we promote employment and career opportunities by encouraging and challenging the youth to work hard and persevere so that they too can realize that success is a personal choice." Says NorTerra President and CEO, Carmen Loberg. "Its our pleasure to bring Jordin to speak to northern youth to create an awareness of the employment and training opportunities in our companies as well as the difference a positive and determined outlook on life can have." JORDIN TOOTOO Jordin Tootoo is the official spokesperson for the NorTerra Group and Nunasi Corporation. In his role as spokesperson, and as a professional hockey player, Jordin is a positive role model for all Northerners by encouraging them to stay in school, complete their education and build on their careers. Jordin’s hometown is Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, located on Canada’s Hudson Bay and when he signed a contract with a National Hockey League team (the Nashville Predators), he turned his dream into reality. He was the first Inuk to sign with the NHL. Jordin’s sense of community commitment is admirable as he actively partners with NorTerra in connecting with youth living in the North. He has led youth leadership tours in subsidiary company facilities such as the Weldco-Beales Manufacturing plant in Edmonton, Alberta. He also conducts personal tours with NorTerra representatives throughout northern communities in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories showcasing the career opportunities available from the NorTerra Group of Companies. His positive influence for youth and message of personal achievement is something that NorTerra values and wishes to continue supporting in the future. His message to students is: set goals, strive for them and anything is possible! Says Tootoo, "I made my dreams happen through hard work, perserverance and dedication. The support from my family and Elders has been essential in my drive to success, with all this, the sky is the limit." NorTerra President Loberg adds, "While we realize that not everyone can follow in Jordin’s footsteps and make the National Hockey League, we believe that with opportunity, every student in Nunavut can build and realize their dreams." HUMAN RESOURCES & CAREER DEVELOPMENT NorTerra provides equal and meaningful opportunities for beneficiaries and employees and is proud of its talented and diverse workforce. In 2007, the NorTerra group’s workforce during peak season was 1185 including 116 and beneficiaries. The NorTerra workforce has grown significantly over the last few years as operations have expanded adding further opportunities to the repertoire. Operational diversity and geographical locations offer a myriad of career opportunities. NorTerra provides long term employment and career development opportunities for beneficiaries from across Nunavut and Inuvialuit communities. NorTerra is committed to working with youth to create an awareness of the many types of careers available. The company’s Youth Strategy supports and develops essential skills and experience by offering:
If you are interested in a career with the NorTerra Group of Companies, you can submit your resume to Wanda Norwegian, Director Human Resources & Career Development at her e-mail address below. You can also find out more about the opportunities available by following the links to our five companies’ own websites.
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