Kuujjuaraapik

This group is a space for professionals from local organizations who care about Kuujjuaraapik and want to see positive change in the community, to support one another and to create new collaborations.

 
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This program started in February 2020. Activities were created, trainings and meetings were held. This toolkit was created collaboratively with group members, and is a work in progress.

Discover inside: group code of ethics, group skills and training needs, community analysis, games and techniques and more !

Mission

  • Empower members to create a stronger community through group work

  • Communicate effectively to improve the sense of community

  • Support each other in the group so that we can better support the community

  • Collaborate to offer activities that stimulate a healthier environment and healthier relationships in the community

Vision

This group is for professionals from local organizations, who care about Kuujjuaraapik and want to see positive change in the community.

  • Initial participants: Family House, NV (Kattativik, Gym) KRG, KMHB, CLSC (Nursing), Social Services, Men’s Association, Daycare, Radio Committee, Jr. Rangers, Youth Committee, Minnie’s Hope, Elders

  • Other organizations that could participate: Pool, School, MKV, Youth Centre, Landholding, Justice Committee, KRPF

Objectives

  • Regular meetings that bring organizations together to share information and help find solutions to our challenges

  • Develop training and share knowledge among professionals

  • Create projects for the community

  • Survey the community about its needs

“The municipal council wishes to encourage and welcome initiatives of this nature that will improve the quality of life and social skills of the members of our community, in particular our youth, to face challenges and pursue their goals.”

— NV of Kuujjuaraapik