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Inuusivut provides strategic planning, leadership and coordination for the Government of Nunavut’s suicide prevention initiatives, plans and strategies. Inuusivut reports to the Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention and the Cabinet Committee on Inuusivut. Inuusivut is responsible for development of legislation and policy, communications, community development, research and evaluation pertaining to suicide prevention across Nunavut. Inuusivut also partners with other departments, organizations, and governments to achieve the goal of reducing the incidence of suicide in the territory.

Inuusivut provides interdepartmental support, development and implementation of the Nunavut Suicide Prevention Strategy and its associated partnerships. The Secretariat leads community development in resiliency, evaluations of the strategy, initiates research, coordinates training and develops legislation and policy.

Addictions & Trauma Treatment

Providing enhanced community-based services, Inuit workforce development, and supporting the establishment of a Nunavut Recovery Centre and Development Team.

Kamatsiaqtut Help Line

Contribution to the operation of the Nunavut based 24-hour crisis help line.

Upigivatsi Program

This Contribution Program allows community and wellness organizations to operate healing groups, bereavement support groups, on the land healing programs, means restriction, after school leadership programs and other community led initiatives for suicide prevention, intervention and post-vention, mental wellness and resiliency. It also allows for suicide prevention planning, community-led research, training, professional development, and self-care.

Mobile Trauma Response

Providing care, counseling and healing to Inuit communities and Inuit language clients via community visits and toll-free telephone counselling.

Embrance Life Council

Contribution funding for the Embrace Life Council. The Council supports individuals and groups in Nunavut to take well-informed action to prevent suicide through education, awareness and community capacity strengthening activities.

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