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 headoffice 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
Boys of Nunavut
Boys of Nunavut is a powerful, moving and necessary documentary about the mental health crisis taking place situated in Arviat, Nunavut.
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.
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.
Beading Tutorials
Over the years we have created multiple beading tutorials and we wanted to make these tutorials accessible to all Nunavummiut; please feel free to download the documents below to assist you in future beading projects!
Aippagiittiarniq Discussion Guide
The Aippagiittiarniq discussion guide aims to provide an opportunity for youth to discuss their understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships. We recommend that this discussion guide be used to supplement teaching to youth in grades 8 through 12, though it can be applied to older youth as well.
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.
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.
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.