IIKELC is proud to offer sewing programs that give youth the opportunity to learn traditional clothing craftsmanship from local experts, as well as provide them with all the necessary materials. Please check out our social media to see what programs are currently being offered in one of the IIKELC offices.
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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.