Programs

A healing & wellness program for men seeking to launch a positive movement of social connection, peer support and skill development among other men in Nunavut.

For families across the territory that have experienced losing a loved one by suicide. It is our hope that these packages can offer a sense of comfort to those that are grieving and beginning their journey of healing.

This year the youth focused on learning suicide intervention skills, healthy relationships and boundaries for oneself, and the importance of youth mental health in Nunavut.

Youth spent time with special guest speaker Don Burnstick, who facilitated talking circles on a range of topics including Indigenous community healing, sober living and healthy lifestyles, and cyberbullying.

IIKELC was proud to run an Introduction to Sewing with Sewing Machines program for youth ages 13-18 and 19-25! Participants made their own throw pillows to take home as well as wind pants! This program took place during the winter of 2022 at the office in Iqaluit.

Youth in Iqaluit learned to make their own jewelry at Aayuraa Studio this February!

An after-school program in Iqaluit that taught youth about the neuroscience of how emotions are created, how drugs work in your brain, as well as healthy alternatives to drugs and alcohol.

This program had Cambridge Bay women work on various sewing projects like mitts, kamiik, and creating designs with beading and accessories. Materials and Supplies were provided.

In 2021, IIKELC ran a program for women in Rankin Inlet to learn how to sew a kid’s parka for our Kids Parka Drive.

This program was open to community members of Rankin Inlet in May 2021. Materials and supplies were provided.

Rankin Inlet ladies participated in a Wall Hanging Décor Making and created some of their own Inuit art with using fleece material and embroidery thread.

Elders in Rankin Inlet taught community members how to create sunburst fur trims.