Welcome to Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council

Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council (IIKELC) is a non-profit organization established in 2004 through collaborative efforts and partnerships with the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, the Royal Mounted Police Service and many communities service-based providers.

Our headquarters office is located in Iqaluit with additional offices in the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions.

IIKELC’s mandates, strengths, and concerted efforts in helping to address the high rates of suicide in Nunavut are community-driven through the Inuit Qaujimajatungagit (Inuit Guiding Principles).

Featured Resources

Video

Boys of Nunavut

Boys of Nunavut is a powerful, moving and necessary documentary about the mental health crisis taking place situated in Arviat, Nunavut.

Suicide
Poster

There is Hope and There is Help

This poster promotes the services of the Kamatsiaqtut Nunavut Helpline, it can be posted anywhere in the community.

Suicide
Booklet

Youth Online Safety Booklets

The Internet and social media have become a much bigger part of our lives in recent years. It’s important that we know how to stay safe online, recognize possible dangers, and know what to do if something does go wrong.

Bullying
Tutorials

Beading Tutorials

IIKELC is proud to have hosted a variety of beading programs over the years that have led to the creation of multiple beading tutorials. We are happy to share these tutorials with all Nunavummiut; please feel free to download the documents below to assist you in future beading projects! *** Please note, we are not.

Discussion Guide

Aippagiittiarniq Discussion Guide

Aippagiittiarniq means “ways of being in good partnership” in Inuktut; the objective of the Aippagiittiarniq discussion guide is to provide an opportunity for youth to discuss their understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships in a manner conducive to free expression of their ideas and feelings. While examples and descriptions of different kinds of abuse and.

Relationships
Video

ᐃᓄᑦᓯᐊᖅ Inutsiaq

The Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council is happy to share the Inutsiaq Campaign videos on this special occasion, Pink Shirt Day. On this day, let’s give support and kindness to one another in our communities. These small moments can make a difference. Please see below for all four videos included in the Inutsiaq Campaign..

Mental Health & Wellness

Are you feeling suicidal?

Call Kamatsiaqtut Helpline

A toll-free helpline that is anonymous, confidential, and staffed by trained volunteers. Available 24/7 in Inuktitut and English.

867-979-3333 or 1-800-265-3333

Call Kids Help Phone

Do you need help? Start a confidential conversation with a real person you can trust. Available 24/7 in English and French.

1-800-668-6868

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