Kativik School Board, also known as Kativik Ilisarniliriniq, is a prominent educational institution in Nunavik, operating under the Quebec James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement since 1975. With over 1,250 employees, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq serves as a pillar of infrastructure in the region. The board provides education in Inuktitut, French, and English, catering to students from kindergarten to grade 5.

Additionally, they offer adult education and training programs in Nunavik. Kativik Ilisarniliriniq sponsors more than 125 students to pursue higher education outside of Nunavik in Canadian post-secondary institutions. Their curriculum is rooted in Inuit values, language, and worldview.

The school board nurtures cultural heritage through initiatives like Inunnguiniq, which aims to develop capable individuals and community members who contribute to society. They embrace the Inuktitut language, a shared language of the Arctic regions. With a rich history spanning over 4,500 years, from the pre-Dorset era to the Thule and Inuit periods, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq honors its heritage.

They preserve and showcase Inuit ingenuity, including the Qajaq, an innovative Inuit technology made from locally available materials. Choose a village and join Kativik Ilisarniliriniq in their mission to empower learners and uphold Inuit culture