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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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.
2024 Winners of the Mental Health Art Contest
The 2024 Mental Health Art Contest is completed. 12 Winners from across Nunavut have been selected!