Inuuqatigiit Centre For Inuit Children and Families in Ottawa

1. A Multi-service Inuit organization that provides cultural, educational, recreational and social support services to children, youth and families of Ottawa’s growing Inuit community.

2. The centre serves as a major hub of early years and youth services for Inuit families in Ottawa.

3. Mission: In partnership with parents and the community the Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families fosters strong and proud Inuit children, youth and families.

4. Objective: To provide Inuit children and youth with a welcoming environment that will enhance their overall development; to foster positive parenting through support and education; and to promote the retention of the Inuit culture and language.

5. Values: Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit are the values that are understood to be“the Inuit way of doing things: the past, present and future knowledge, experience and values of Inuit society”. The Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families reflects these values in the way we work.

6. Inuuqatigiit Centre supports Inuit children and youth in Ottawa, to be strong, healthy and proud community members with knowledge of their culture, connection to the local Inuit community, equitable access to services and supported by their families. We do this through culturally strength-based programs and individualized services for the children, youth and their families. All of our programs and advocacy work guided by the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles.

7. Services include a School Readiness Program for preschool children, Parenting programs, Culture and Language programs led by Inuit Elders, Health and Nutrition seminars, and Social Advocacy and Support.

8. How To Contact:https://inuuqatigiit.ca/contact/