Nunavut Teachers’ Association and Government of Nunavut sign new collective agreement

Press Release

June 13, 2025

Sanikiluaq, Nunavut (June 13, 2025) – The Government of Nunavut (GN) and the Nunavut Teachers’ Association (NTA) today signed a new collective agreement.

“The signing of this collective agreement marks an important milestone in Nunavut’s public service,” said Minister of Human Resources David Akeeagok. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting the hard work of our dedicated educators and by addressing their needs and challenges, we are strengthening our ability to serve the students of our territory. Together, we are building a brighter future for Nunavut.”

“I am pleased that this agreement recognizes the importance of Inuit language in education and that both sides worked collaboratively to produce positive supports for teachers that will help them carve a stronger future for our students,” said Minister of Education Pamela Hakongak Gross. “This agreement supports our teachers and helps create a learning environment where students can succeed while staying connected to their culture.”

“We’re grateful to our members for their overwhelming support of this agreement,” said Justin Matchett, President of the Nunavut Teachers’ Association. “This ratification is a step forward — a foundation we can build on. While there’s still more to do to ensure teachers in Nunavut feel respected, supported and heard, we’re hopeful that this agreement signals a renewed commitment from the Government of Nunavut to work with us to improve the realities of teaching in Nunavut.”

Highlights of the new agreement include:

• A nine per cent wage increase effective July 1, 2025, followed by a three per cent wage increase effective July 1, 2026, and a three per cent wage increase effective July 1, 2027.
• Eligibility for Continuous Service Bonus for Nunavut teachers.
• Enhancement to the Inuktut Language Allowance program to promote the critical role educators plan in language revitalization and cultural preservation.

The agreement is effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.

Contact

Irma Arkus
Manager, Communications
Department of Human Resources
867-975-6292
iarkus@gov.nu.ca

John Manzo
Manager, Communications
Department of Education
867-975-5509
jmanzo2@gov.nu.ca

Patricia MacNeil
Assistant Executive Director
Nunavut Teachers’ Association
867- 222-5276
pmacneil@ntanu.ca

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