The Nuglugasuaq Contest was a biweekly online event that took place from April 2021 to March 2022 on the Embrace Life Council social media pages Facebook and Instagram. Every two weeks, a new theme and activity would be shared online and community members all over Nunavut were encouraged to participate for a chance to win prizes.
NOTE: The Nuglugasuaq contest is no longer running
Here are some examples of the bi-weekly prompts from the Nuglugasuaq Contest.
January 2022 – Nuglugasuaq Creations:
February 2022 : “Nuglugasuaq – Inspired by Music“
March 2022: “Nuglugasuaq – Inuktitut Language”
March 2022: “Nuglugasuaq – Reels Outside!”
April 2022: Nuglugasuaq – Snow Sculptures!
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Embrace Life Week 2025
Every year on September 10th, we recognize World Suicide Prevention Day / Embrace Life Day. The annual Embrace Life Walk happened in communities all across Nunavut to show support for one another. This year, IIKELC held special events in Iqaluit and Rankin Inlet to celebrate life and promote wellness for all ages. These activities also.
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.