The Gwich'in Teaching and Learning Centre

The Gwich'in Teaching and Learning Centre is located on the second floor of the John Tetlichi Building @ 307 Tetlit Gwich'in Road. Our hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Unfortunatly, we are closed on weekends and holidays.

Our mandate is mainly to support material development for the Gwich'in Language Instructors in the schools and give an overall representation of the Gwich'in culture and language within the education system. Presently, we are assisting with the piloting of the Gwich'in-Inuvialuit Language Curriculum being taught in each of the four schools in Aklavik, Inuvik, Tsiigehtchic and Fort McPherson. We work closely with the Cultural Support Workers within the Beaufort-Delta Education Council office in Inuvik and encourage our Gwich'in Language Instructors in piloting the language curriculum and other related teachings either on the land or in the classroom. Periodically, we hold workshops with the language teachers to assist in modern teaching methods and development of reading and writing materials for all students.

All are welcome to drop into the centre and either browse or help yourselves to materials that we have on hand. We have an abundance of reading and viewing material pertaining to our culture and events that have taken place in our communities. For informaton, you can call the Centre @ (867) 952-2377 or email Ms.Margaret Thompson, Coordinator margaret_thomp111@yahoo.com
Nihdanohjaa ts'at jidii tthak gwiidi'in gwinoh'ii geejit diinji'iidijii. Hain choo. (We hope that you can come in and see all that we have. A big thank you very much!)