In 2021, IIKELC began conducting an environmental scan of bullying and violence prevention initiatives across Nunavut and Inuit Nunangat to identify best practices (targeting all age groups and promoting self-acceptance and respect for diversity in culture, language, age, gender identity, and sexual orientation). Additionally, we will work with stakeholders to explore and document bullying and violence prevention skills and knowledge rooted in Inuit culture.
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2025 ᐃᓱᒪᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᓴᓇᐅᒐᓕᐅᑎᑎᑦᑎᓂᖅ Mental Health Art Contest
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.
2024 Mental Health Creative Writing Contest
In honour of Embrace Life Day / World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th the Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council (IIKELC) is happy to announce that this year’s Mental Health Creative Writing Contest (MHCWC) is now open! The MHCWC is a contest for Nunavut residents to write stories that are meaningful to oneself, to.
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.