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. All materials and supplies were provided, as well as extra materials for the women to keep once the projects were done. The parkas were donated to a Kids Parka Drive for the children within the community to keep warm during the winter.
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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.
Introduction to Sewing with Sewing Machines
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.