Standing Committees
Getting Involved
Committees are a great way to get involved! During the selection process each Fall, informed by NTA Bylaw & Policy, Central Executive reviews individual expressions of interest (in which the Member outlines why they want to be involved, and why they’re suited for the role) and strives to ensure committee composition is representative of the Membership. Committee work is inclusive and collaborative. It is a powerful means of member engagement that reflects and celebrates all communities and identities, as colleagues work together on shared priorities.
Curriculum Support
The NTA Curriculum Support Committee will operate by consensus with the general purpose to:
1. Advise the NTA Central Council on matters related to curriculum;
2. Establish policies and procedures and coordinate liaison between the NTA and other agencies involved in curriculum development;
3. Monitor the implementation of new curricula and advocate that the NTA members are supported with proper in-service training;
4. Development and recommend NTA responses to curriculum issues.
Public Relations
The Public Relations Committee shall promote public education throughout Nunavut as well as take steps to protect, improve, and promote teaching as a profession.
This committee, among other projects, oversees the Thank You for Making a Difference Campaign (TYFMAD), which has been very successful. Last year students submitted over 2000 entries outlining how members have made a positive difference in their lives.
The NTA Vice-President Shawna Thomson chairs this committee.
Professional Relations
The Professional Relations Committee shall deal with disputes between members of the NTA.
The committee shall review the events surrounding a professional relations problem, analyze the facts, and provide advice to the members concerned. the committee's primary role is to restore professional relationships.
Any member chosen to go into community on this committee will be provided with some basic training beforehand.
The Professional Relations Committee consists of the six (6) regional presidents and one extra NTA member from each region.
Status of Women
The Status of Women's committee of the Nunavut Teachers' Association shall:
Study and research equity and human rights issues concerning women in our profession in Nunavut, and propose initiatives to address inequities related to gender that give rise to discrimination.
Support NTA policies related to discrimination and harassment, and develop recommendations to Central Executive and Central Council to implement specific actions to address human rights and social justice issues.
Provide input into the planning and delivery of workshops, seminars, and other training opportunities for membership.
Develop a means to disseminate information on female equity and diversity at the school and regional levels and for other appropriate groups.
Liaise with the Department of Education, Canadian Teachers' Federation, and other groups.
Inuit Educators
The Inuit Educators' Committee shall promote active participation of Inuit Educators in the affairs of the Association.
The Inuit Educators' Committee shall promote effective programs for the advancement of Inuit in education including training in leadership and administration.
NTA Inuit Member-at-Large Manasie Naullaq, will chair the Inuit Educators' Committee.
Discipline
The Discipline Committee shall deal with matters of professional misconduct or violation of the Code of Ethics By-laws by a member.
The Nunavut Teachers' Association Act has provisions for our Association to discipline its members. We very rarely need to activate this committee but do like to have members in all regions in case we need to call upon them.
The NTA President chairs this committee.
Education Leave Committee
The Nunavut Teachers' Association appoints two representatives to this committee (along with two GN reps). The Ed Leave committee meets in March to review, evaluate, and rank all of the Ed Leave applications for the next school year. In accordance with policy, the Committee is responsible for conducting interviews, coordinating reference checks, and scoring that determines which NTA members will be selected for Education Leave.
Finance Committee
The NTA Finance Committee shall prepare a budget for presentation at the Annual Meeting of Central Council, make recommendations concerning fees, and in general act as financial advisors to the Central Executive. Kylie Curry (kcurry@ntanu.ca), Secretary-Treasurer of the NTA, chairs this committee. Membership in this committee is limited to Members of Central Council.
Legislative Committee
The NTA Legislative Committee shall study and report all matters that pertain to the constitution or by-laws, as well as to statements of policy and procedures. The Committee shall be responsible for submitting such matters to the Annual Meeting of Central Council. Members of this committee will be chosen from Central Council.
You are encouraged to get involved in the NTA; if you are interested in serving on one of the above committees after you arrive, please contact the Association’s Central Office in Iqaluit at (867) 979-0750, or through e-mail at JFanjoy@ntanu.ca. There is a great deal of information about the Association in our NTA Bylaw and Policy Book, published annually.
Questions
New members often have questions or concerns regarding their salary and benefits, rights and responsibilities, employer protocols and procedures, or other work related matters. For assistance with issues such as these, please see the New NTA Member FAQ Document below.
Emma Pauloosie, Inuit Member Services Coordinator
Craig MacGregor, Professional Development Coordinator
Brian Barry, Financial Controller
John Fanjoy, Executive Director
Justin Matchett, President
Patricia MacNeil, Assistant Executive Director
Shannon Hessian, Professional Development Coordinator
Sonja Lonsdale, Director, Member Services