IIKELC was proud to introduce a new sewing program in Iqaluit; the sealskin hat/trapper style hat program! Many people in the community had the opportunity to learn new hand-sewing skills and create sealskin trapper hats since the program began in 2021. IIKELC is very proud of all the participants who took the program and were happy to now see the style of hat very regularly in the community.
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Youth Peer Leadership 2025 Applications Now Open!
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.
Youth Peer Leadership Program 2023
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 Peer Leadership Program Recap 2022
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.