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Abstract:
For the past 6 1/2 years the Tukisiniarvik Centre has provided support and assistance to the community of Iqaluit. It offers drop-in facilities for people to gather information or advice, or counselling to help with a variety of problems. Elders are also available for counselling, to teach traditional skills, or to give advice on Inuit values customs, beliefs and practices. Additional services offered may be access to sewing, practical help in translating, or help with resumes for people who are without work.
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Project Director:
David Wilman
Director, Tukisiniarvik Centre
PO Box 759
Iqaluit, Nunavut
X0A 0H0
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Objectives
The main objective of the centre is to offer community support.
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Key Components
Accessibility and offering many different services
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Use of traditions or ceremonies
The center offers programs promoting traditional inuit values. For instance, the Land Program, offered to all in the summer and to men in the winter, is provides an opportunity for community members to go out on the land and learn traditional subsidence activities such as hunting, fishing, berry-picking etc. The center provides all necessary equipment. As many as 100 participants are expected for the summer 2009 session.
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Role of Elders
Elders are available for counselling, or to give advice on Inuit values, customs, beliefs, and practices.
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Role of youth
Youth are welcome into the centre; they partake in activities such as sewing and cultural skill learning
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Funding Information
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Funding Source:
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Aboriginal Healing Foundation, Homelessness Partnering Secretariat
Aboroginal Healing Foundation, Ho
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Coummunity Served:
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Iqualit
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Grantee Contact
Elisapee Aninqmiuq
Coordinator, Tukisiniarvik Centre
PO Box 759
Iqaluit, Nunavut
X0A 0H0
Phone
867-979-2400
Fax
867-979-2410
Email
ilisapi_daningmiuq@hotmail.com
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Information Last Updated: 2009-07-07
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