Pirurvik opens applications for 2026–27 Inuktut certificate and instructor programs
Pirurvik Institute is accepting applications for its 2026–27 Aurniarvik Certificate and Aqqusiurvik Inuktut Instructor Diploma. Aurniarvik is scheduled to begin Aug. 24, while Pirurvik’s current upcoming-programs listing gives Aug. 31 as the diploma start date; a separate diploma page still says Aug. 17, so applicants should confirm that date directly with Pirurvik.
What happened
Pirurvik’s current programs listing says registration is open for the eight-month, full-time Aurniarvik Certificate, running from Aug. 24, 2026 to April 30, 2027, and for the 10-month, full-time Aqqusiurvik Inuktut Instructor Diploma, listed from Aug. 31, 2026 to June 4, 2027. Both pages provide live application routes. Sourcepirurvik.ca↗
Why it matters
Aurniarvik is aimed at Inuit who did not grow up speaking Inuktut and want to build functional language skills through full-day, Inuktut-delivered training. Aqqusiurvik is intended to train Inuktut instructors and includes curriculum development, teaching practice and a supervised practicum. Both credentials are delivered with the University of Victoria as Pirurvik’s accreditation partner. Sourcepirurvik.ca↗ Sourcepirurvik.ca↗
What happens next
Interested applicants can use Pirurvik’s online application forms. Pirurvik has not posted an application deadline or published tuition, student-support or intake-capacity details on the program listings reviewed. Applicants considering Aqqusiurvik should ask Pirurvik to confirm the start date before making plans.
Important details
Aurniarvik is described as an eight-month full-time program for Inuit learning Inuktut as a second language; successful students receive an Aurniarvik Certificate and a University of Victoria certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization. Aqqusiurvik is described as a 10-month full-time instructor-training diploma; successful students receive the Aqqusiurvik Diploma and a University of Victoria diploma in Indigenous Language Revitalization. Pirurvik’s dedicated Aqqusiurvik description page says the program starts Aug. 17, 2026, while its newer current programs listing and event page say Aug. 31, 2026. Sourcepirurvik.ca↗ Sourcepirurvik.ca↗ Sourcepirurvik.ca↗
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