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She said that the district education authority in Kugluktuk already knows this.
Federal cash finally claimed
They may have already spent the money.
But at least they know now how much they actually had.
An audit at the department of health has revealed $50 million extra dollars from the federal government.
Ed Picco, Nunavut's minister of health and social services explained that this means the federal government agrees with Nunavut's invoicing process.
The Nunavut government still has two more years of audited statements to file.
Territories form alliance
After the success of the federal health care accord, Premier Paul Okalik of Nunavut, Stephen Kakfwi of the NWT and Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie have decided to band together to secure better funding from the federal government.
They feel the partnership will enhance their working relationships with the government in Ottawa.
"We have shown the strength of speaking with one voice," said Okalik in a press release. "And it is our intention to continue forcefully representing the concerns of Northern Canada."
The Northern leaders will make the Northern Co-operation Accord official in September during a ceremony in Cambridge Bay.
Okalik, Kakfwi and Fentie reinforced their commitment to their partnership recently by drafting a letter to the Canadian government expressing their interest in taking part in talks about the United States national missile defence project.
Adult learning strategy unveiled
A 20-year vision for adult training and education in Nunavut was announced by Education Minister Thompson.
Thompson said the Nunavut Adult Learning Strategy will be "culturally relevant", and reflect community needs.
"Nunavut is evolving very quickly," she said. "The development of a well-educated workforce is essential if Nunavummiut are to be active participants in the growing economy."
