The winning drawings will become greeting cards and postcards to share with the territory!
The 2021 Mental Health Art Contest has received close to 200 entries this year! They were all so beautiful but only a few could be chosen. We are very happy to announce the winners of the Mental Health Art Contest 2021! See the names and beautiful drawings of some of the winners on the posters. More photos of the drawings will be shared within the next few weeks.
Nakurmiik, Qujannamiiq, Koana, Matna, thank you to all of the children and youth who participated in the contest.

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IIKELC is happy to announce that this year’s Mental Health Art Contest (MHAC) is now open, starting Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. The MHAC is an annual contest for Nunavut residents to create art that is meaningful to oneself, to others and inspires wellness in our communities. The theme for the 2025 MHAC is Celebration. Anyone.
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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.