The Nuglugasuaq Contest was a biweekly online event that took place from April 2021 to March 2022 on the Embrace Life Council social media pages Facebook and Instagram. Every two weeks, a new theme and activity would be shared online and community members all over Nunavut were encouraged to participate for a chance to win prizes.
NOTE: The Nuglugasuaq contest is no longer running
Here are some examples of the bi-weekly prompts from the Nuglugasuaq Contest.
January 2022 – Nuglugasuaq Creations:
February 2022 : “Nuglugasuaq – Inspired by Music“
March 2022: “Nuglugasuaq – Inuktitut Language”
March 2022: “Nuglugasuaq – Reels Outside!”
April 2022: Nuglugasuaq – Snow Sculptures!
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Embrace Life Week 2025
Every year on September 10th, we recognize World Suicide Prevention Day / Embrace Life Day. The annual Embrace Life Walk happened in communities all across Nunavut to show support for one another. This year, IIKELC held special events in Iqaluit and Rankin Inlet to celebrate life and promote wellness for all ages. These activities also.
Words from Gwen Natsiq
Your mental health is the most important thing, it should be your top priority. You need to know who you are as a person, what your boundaries are, and what helps you feel better about being a good role model.
Words from Jordan Konek
I have learned that when we talk about our problems, our mind and body exhales the problems we face.