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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to learn from the experiences of post-secondary Inuit students from Canada. Through surveys, interviews, and focus groups, we realized that despite the challenges associated with pursuing post-secondary education in the South, most respondents perceived their experience to be positive. Lack of access to sufficient and equitable funding was perceived by respondents to be a significant barrier, as was the lack of readily available information for prospective students from Inuit Nunangat. We conclude with a brief discussion of possible actions for improving access to university education in Inuit Nunangat, notably that governments should not only focus on training and should develop programs that reflect Inuit students’ needs and aspirations.
Résumé
L’objectif de cette étude est de mieux comprendre l’expérience des étudiants inuits du Canada. Au moyen d’enquêtes, d’entrevues et de groupe focus, on constate qu’en dépit des défis importants rencontrés par ces étudiants, leur expérience est globalement positive. Les participants ont toutefois noté que le manque de financement et le manque d’information sur les études postsecondaires étaient les obstacles les plus importants. En conclusion, on explore les actions qui permettraient d’améliorer l’accès aux études postsecondaires dans l’Inuit Nunangat, en insistant notamment sur le fait que l’on ne doit pas se concentrer uniquement sur les programmes professionnels, mais que l’on doit aussi répondre aux besoins et aspirations des étudiants inuits.
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