• Art Contest!

    The Coalition of Nunavut District Education Authorities (CNDEA) is excited to launch a public drawing contest for students and community members across Nunavut! This is your chance to showcase your creativity and express what education, culture, and language mean to you.

    Open to all students age 13 + and community members across Nunavut

    Prizes to be won! click here for full contest details.

    Submission Deadline: April 30th

  • Upcoming In-Person DEA Training – Coming This May!

    The Coalition (CNDEA) is pleased to announce that we will be delivering in-person training sessions to DEAs across the regions and communities this May.

    We are currently finalizing the training schedule and will be sharing full details on our website shortly. Stay tuned!

    We look forward to connecting with you in person and continuing to support the important work of District Education Authorities across Nunavut.

  • The Coalition of Nunavut District Education Authorities (CNDEA) has released its 2025 Language of Instruction Implementation Report, From Promise to Practice: Inuit Voices on Bilingual Education. Based on over 120 focus groups in 24 communities, the report offers a territory-wide snapshot of bilingual education and calls for urgent, community-led action.

    “Bilingual education is not being implemented as promised, and that’s failing our students,” said CNDEA Executive Director Pat Angnakak. Chair Jedidah Merkosak added, “It’s time for real implementation, guided by Inuit leadership and values.”

    The report presents 7 goals and 20 recommendations, including:

    • A strategic plan to recruit and retain Inuit language-speaking teachers
      • Expansion of the Community Teacher Education Program (CTEP)
    • Targeted training for Letter of Authority teachers
    • Early identification of students at risk

    CNDEA urges the GN, Inuit organizations, and federal partners to act on the findings and close the gap between policy and practice.

    Read the full report and summary at: Research Reports | Coalition of Nunavut DEAs

Mission Statement

An education system in Nunavut based on a foundation of Inuit culture and language that prepares students for the future, to reach their full potential, leading happy, productive lives.

Vision Statement

Support DEAs so they can empower parents and all Nunavummiut to promote the successful education of our students through a partnership of strong cultural knowledge and high academic standards.

Who We Are

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The Coalition of Nunavut District Education Authorities (CNDEA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to
supporting District Education Authorities (DEAs) across Nunavut. As the unified voice for DEAs, we provide guidance, advocacy, and training to strengthen local education governance and ensure students receive a quality education that reflects Inuit culture, language, and traditions.


CNDEA is funded by the Government of Nunavut, allowing us to continue our work in empowering DEAs, supporting bilingual education, and advocating for policies that meet the unique needs of Nunavut communities.

Meet our Team

What is a DEA?

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A District Education Authority (DEA) is a locally elected board responsible for overseeing the administration of education in each Nunavut community in collaboration with Regional School Operations and school staff. DEAs play a crucial role in decision-making for their schools, including establishing the school calendar, developing
attendance policies, and providing oversight to school staff. Each DEA consists of seven locally elected members who work together to ensure that education aligns with community needs and priorities. There are 27 DEAs across Nunavut, including the Commission scolaire francophone du Nunavut (CSFN).

DEA members are elected during regular elections. The rules governing DEA elections are outlined in the Nunavut Elections Act. If a board position becomes vacant between elections, a new member is appointed rather than elected through a by-election. DEAs are
funded by the government and play an essential role in maintaining community ownership of schools and ensuring education reflects the values and priorities of Nunavummiut.

Get in touch with your DEA