II. Life is not easy in Salluit. Beyond the freezing temperatures (the mercury can reachminus 25 degrees Celsius in winter) and the inaccessibility, indigenous people in Canadaface ongoing struggles after decades of abuse. A desire to tackle the environmentaldestruction and massive economic and social inequality in indigenous communities is abig part of what inspired Maggie to teach here. Staff turnover is high, with many leavingthroughout the school year, or applying for stress leave.