Programs

The aim of the Peer Leadership program is to foster youth’s confidence in being supportive community members, including how to respond to disclosures of abuse and thoughts of suicide, and how to practice self care. We are also looking to form connections between youth from across the region and help them to feel more comfortable.

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.

Iqaluit youth participated in a free program where they learn to make mitt making and expand on sewing skills.