Hacked

This week I received an email from PayPal confirming a transaction that I did not recognize. Sure enough when I phoned PayPal to report it they took a quick look and confirmed that my account had been hacked, that the individual had made a transaction and changed the settings so that I would no longer receive email notification of transactions. Sneaky.

So I am now making a list of all my online accounts so that I can work through them and change my passwords. I dislike that someone hacked my information and I dislike that I am having to invest time and energy in addressing it. However perhaps it is a healthy reminder to conduct a personal security audit on a regular basis.

Go forth and change your passwords!

What is IQ?

Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) is traditional Inuit Knowledge based on the Guiding Principles:

Pijitsirarniq: Concept of serving

The concept of serving is central to the Inuit style of leadership as is the measure of the maturity and wisdom of an Inuk. Key here is the understanding that each person has a contribution to make and is a valued contributor to his/her community. Students will be expected to demonstrate this kind of leadership and commitment to serving the common good.

Aajiiqatigiingniq: Consensus–Decision Making

The concept of consensus decision-making relies on strong communication skills and a strong belief in shared goals. All students are expected to become contributing members of their community and to participate actively in building the strength of Inuit in Nunavut. Being able to think and act collaboratively, to assist with the development of shared understandings, to resolve conflict in consensus-building ways, and to consult respecting various perspectives and worldviews, are expectations that cross all curriculum areas.

Pilimmaksarniq: Concept of Skills and Knowledge Acquisition

The concept of skills and knowledge acquisition and capacity building is central to the success of Inuit in a harsh environment. Building personal capacity in Inuit ways of knowing and doing are key expectations for students. Demonstrating empowerment to lead a successful and productive life, that is respectful of all, is a powerful end goal of our educational system.

Qanuqtuurungnarniq: Concept of Being Resourceful to Solve Problems

The concept of being resourceful to solve problems, through innovative and creative use of resources and demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in response to a rapidly changing world, are strengths all our students should develop. Resourcefulness should be demonstrated in all learning and also thinking that seeks to improve the context in which Inuit live.

Piliriqatigiingniq: Concept of Collaborative Relationship or Working Together for a Common Purpose

The concept of developing collaborative relationships and working together for a common purpose. The essential Inuit belief that stresses the importance of the group over the individual should pervade all our teaching. Expectations for students will reflect working for the common good, collaboration, shared leadership and volunteerism. Pili riqatigiingniq also sets expectations for supportive behaviour development, strong relationship-building and consensus-building.

Avatimik Kamattiarniq: Concept of Environmental Stewardship

The concept of environmental stewardship stresses the key relationship Inuit have with their environment and with the world in which they live. Students will be expected to articulate respect for this mutually interdependent relationship and to demonstrate responsible behaviors that seek to improve and protect the relationship in ways that meet global challenges to environmental wellness.

(this post was based on information on the Government of Nunavut Human Resources web site)

Cultural fail

We went to the visitor centre but there was no igloo building demonstration. Word on the street was that the snow blocks had been cut out at the park and then transported back to town but that they had broken in transit. Apparently it will take place next weekend instead.

Inside the library lots of little kids were beating drums. While we chose our weekly DVDs that wrapped up and they all went home. Subsequently I learned that the throat singers turned up later on, but everyone had gone home.

Today the 2012 Toonik Tyme schedule was released, but we were told to disregard it as there were significant inaccuracies.

It is Johnny Cash's 2nd birthday today so the dogs are happily devouring some smoked beef bones that I brought back from a pet store in Ottawa. Even though he had the larger bone Johnny was crying for Sage's so I facilitated an exchange and all is well in the Wiggins household.