Table of Contents

1. About this Paper
2. Context
3. Barriers to Employment
   1. Racism and Colonialism and Their Effects
   2. Inuit Language and Traditional Learning Style
   3. Family/School Divide and Other Challenges to the School System
   4. Limited Opportunities within Northern Communities and the College System
   5. Learning Disabilities
   6. Lack of Literacy Skills, including Workplace Skills
   7. Lack of Policy and Program Supports
4. Conclusion
5. The Action Plan
   1. Recommendations
6. Appendix A: Interview and Focus Group Questions
7. Appendix B: Focus Group Participants
8. Appendix C: Workshop Participants, March 2007
9. Appendix D: Case Studies
10. Appendix E: Suggested Reading
11. Appendix F: Additional Internet Resources