In 2008, in recognizing the need for a collaborative effort and approach to addressing suicide in Nunavut, the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council (IIKELC), and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) (the partners) formed a partnership with the purpose of creating a Nunavut Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS).
The strategy was completed in 2010 and its accompanying first three-year Action Plan was released in October 2011. Inuusivut Anninaqtuq (United for Life) is Nunavut’s third suicide prevention action plan; this report details the actions we completed from 2017-2029.
- Inuusivut Anninaqtuq Action Plans
- 2024-2029
- 2017-2022
- Midterm Report
- Final Report
- Nunavut Suicide Prevention Action Plan
- Resiliency Within 2016-2017
- 2011-2014
Inuusivut Anninaqtuq Action Plans
2024-2029 Action Plan
Inuusivut Anninaqtuq (United for Life) is Nunavut’s fourth suicide prevention action plan.
This action plan presents the actions we agreed to take in 2024 for the following 5 years.
2017-2022 Action Plan
Inuusivut Anninaqtuq (United for Life) is Nunavut’s third suicide prevention action plan.
This action plan presents the actions we agreed to take in 2017 for the following 5 years.
Midterm Report
2017-2022 Action Plan
This is the mid-term report for Inuusivut Anninaqtuq (United for Life); Nunavut’s third suicide prevention action plan.
Final Report
2017-2022 Action Plan
This is the final report for Inuusivut Anninaqtuq (United for Life); Nunavut’s third suicide prevention action plan.
The Nunavut Suicide Prevention Action Plan was officially retitled to
Inuusivut Anninaqtuq (United for Life) Action Plan in 2017
Nunavut Suicide Prevention Action Plan
Resiliency Within
2016-2017 Action Plan
Resiliency Within is Nunavut’s second suicide prevention action plan.
This action plan presents the actions that the partners agreed to take in 2016 for the following year.
2011-2014 Action Plan
The Nunavut Suicide Prevention Strategy Action Plan is Nunavut’s first suicide prevention action plan.
This action plan presents the actions that the partners agreed to take in 2011 for the following 3 years.
About Us
IIKELC was established in 2004 through partnership efforts between the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and many others.
We began with the recognition that there needed to be a coordinated initiative in addressing the high suicide rates in Nunavut. Our mandates, strengths, and concerted efforts are community-driven through the Inuit Qaujimajatungagit (Inuit Guiding Principles). It is our mission is to support and encourage Nunavummiut to value life.