The IAP process is a complex legal process. However, it is also a very emotional and difficult subject. The IAP can trigger psychological and emotional memories that can cause trauma for the IAP applicant.
There are several support programs in place to ensure there are counselling and professional therapy for IAP applicants;
24-Hour Residential School National Crisis Line
Inuktitut & English
1-866-925-4419 – an Inuit language speaker is available upon request.
Health Canada
“If you attended an Indian Residential School, you and your family may be eligible to receive health support services, such as:
Counselling
Emotional Support
Cultural Support
Transportation
For more information on these health support services, please call toll-free the Health Canada office for your province or territory;
Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-509-1769
Or visit our website: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/irs”
Indian Resolutions Health Support Program
Regional Office – Yukon, Northwest Territories & Nunavut
Elijah Smith Building
Suite 100 – 300 Main Street
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2B5
Telephone (toll-free): 1-800-464-8106
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/services/indiresident/irs-pi-eng.php
Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Helpline
Inuktitut& English
Toll free: 1-800-265-3333
Telephone: 1-867-979-3333
Embrace Life Council
Jimmy Arlooktook Paton
Resolution Health Support Worker
j.paton@inuusiq.com
Beatrice Ikkidluak
Resolution Health Support Worker
b.ikkidluak@inuusiq.com
Iqaluit (Embrace Life Council):
Toll-free: 1-866-804-2782
Telephone: 1-867-975-3233
Fax: 1-867-975-3234
Ms. Paton and Ms. Ikkidluak can direct you to cultural support providers in the Qikiqtaaluk region.
Cambridge Bay:
Marie Lucie Uviluq
Resolution Health Support Worker
uviluq@inuusiq.com
Tel: 1-867-983-2225
Fax: 1-867-983-2225
Ms. Uviluq can direct you to Cultural Support Providers in the Kitikmeot region.
Rankin Inlet:
Kevin Sanguin
Regional Director, Kivalliq Counseling and Support Services
ksanguinrankin@gmail.com
Collect call: 1-867-645-4878
Fax: 1-867-645-4949
Mr. Sanguin can direct you to Cultural Support Providers in the Kivalliq region.
Society for Building a Healthier Kugluktuk
Donna Pangon
Resolution Health Support Coordinator
Mary Ann Kaitak & Roslind Minault, MSc Psych., RPC. MdEd.
Cultural Support Workers
Mike Webster, MA
Executive Director
Contact any of our workers, who will be pleased to direct you to Cultural and Resolution Support services in Kugluktuk and the Kitikmeot region, Nunavut. You may also be interested in our Copper Inuit self-care programming in Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, and English.
Mailing Address:
Society for Building a Healthier Kugluktuk
Inuit Street, Box 411,
Kugluktuk, Nunavut
X0B 0E0
Telephone: 1-867-982-GROW (4769)
Email: healthykugluktuk@netkaster.ca
