The College offers a one-year certificate program in corrections and community justice. Graduates of the program can expect to find career opportunities as public safety officers, correctional workers, probation officers and open custody supervisors. A number of courses deal with conflict resolution, including traditional (Aboriginal) and alternative approaches. Courses include:

• 014102 - Interpersonal Communication - the impact of perceptions, verbal and non-verbal messages and listening on the communications process, interpersonal relationships and conflict.
• 049138 - Alternative Forms of Conflict Resolution - mediation and negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and group dynamics.
• 049101 - Introduction to Canadian Criminal Justice - includes significant content on community-based corrections, the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the Canadian criminal justice system, and an examination of future directions.
• 040121 - Traditional Inuit Customs and Knowledge - traditional approaches to conflict resolution and how they fit alongside contemporary legal concepts.
• 049121 - Alternative Justice Systems - topics covered include Aboriginal programs from different countries and community corrections alternatives.
• 049124 - Community Development Issues - an introduction to group processes and the dynamics of community conflict resolution, particularly within Native communities.

Contact Person:

Registrar
Nunavut Arctic College
Box 160, Tri-Gram Building
Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Tel: (867) 979-4100
Fax: (867) 979-4119

E-mail: info@nac.nu.ca

Website: www.nac.nu.ca

Certification: Corrections/Community Justice Certificate