Our Programs

Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre Programs

Our vision for this vital program is to provide comprehensive support to individuals residing in the Kivalliq region through a structured 28-day OTL addictions program, along with ongoing aftercare support. This thoughtfully designed program will accommodate a total of 8 participants during each intake period, which will include separate intakes for women and men to ensure a safe and supportive environment. For more detailed information or inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated Addictions Department.

Meet our Addictions Team;

• Sarah Ayaruaq, Addictions Program Manager SAyaruak@pulaarvik.ca

• Rachel Kaludjak, Addictions Program Coordinator RKaludjak@pulaarvik.ca

• Vacant, Addictions Intake & Counsellor

• Georgina Pissuk, Addictions Administrator GPissuk@pulaarvik.ca

  Telephone: 867-645-4878 Location: Blue PKFC Building 15-24 Ipiktuq Street, Rankin Inlet

Our mission is to diligently support the mental health and overall wellness of all Inuit individuals through a variety of counselling services and culturally relevant programs. Our roles include running comprehensive programs that greatly benefit the Kivalliq communities, providing compassionate counselling for individuals, families, and spouses, and we also mobilize crisis support teams to travel within Kivalliq during times of tragic events.

Counselling services are made readily available in all seven Kivalliq communities, and you have the option to reach out to any of our Community Counselling Coordinators either by phone or email. Once you have made that initial contact, your options for receiving counselling or support are enhanced, allowing for further choices tailored to your individual needs and preferences.

1. In person 2. Over the phone 3. Email 4. Facetime 5. FB Messenger

Meet our Community Counselling Coordinators

• Arviat Hannah Muckpah Tel: 867-857-2006 Cell: 867-645-7813 HMuckpah@pulaarvik.ca

• Baker Lake Mona Autut Tel: 867-793-2678 Cell: 867-645-7617 MAutut@pulaarvik.ca

• Chesterfield Inlet Charlotte Kattegatsiak Tel: 867-898-9066 Cell: 867-645-7542 CKattegatsiak@pulaarvik.ca

• Coral Harbour Dorothy Ningeocheak Tel: 867-925-9777 Cell: 867-645-7481 DNingeocheak@pulaarvik.ca

• Naujaat Belinda Mapsalak Tel: 867-462-4711 Cell: 867-645-7539 BMapsalak@pulaarvik.ca

• Rankin Inlet Lynn Rudd Tel: 867-645-2600 ext 1004 Cell: 867-645-7278 LRudd@pulaarvik.ca

• Whale Cove Barbara Enuapik Tel: 867-896-9601 Cell: 867-645-7462 BEnuapik@pulaarvik.ca

• Cynthia Ford, MH Administrator, Rankin Inlet Office Tel: 867-645-2600 CFord@pulaarvik.ca

The Mental Health Department is managed and supported by Christina Best, Manager of Mental Health Tel: 867-645-2600 ext 1003 Cell: 867-645-7872 (on call 24 hours) Email: CBest@pulaarvik.ca

The Mental Health Department also supports initiatives in MMIWG, Indian Residential School Survivors, Indian Day School Health & Support, Trauma and Crisis Support.

Our mission for this program is to create safe and supportive spaces that enable individuals to heal, grow, and ultimately prosper in their lives. Our dedicated SACP counsellors offer a range of counselling services specifically designed for clients who are mandated by the court, and upon completion of their final session, clients are provided with a certificate of completion that acknowledges their participation. In addition to these services, we also run various programs tailored for court-mandated clients, who are referred to us through court hearings. Furthermore, we welcome walk-ins, so all members of our community are encouraged to reach out and request support from any of our compassionate SACP team members.

Our newest initiative focuses on addressing Gender-Based Violence, and our team is currently undergoing extensive training to adequately support all residents of Nunavut through a dedicated GBV Hotline that we will be launching in early Spring 2025. Be sure to keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks, as we will provide important updates.

Meet the SACP GBV Team;

• Geela Saviakjuk, Manager of SACP GBV Tel: 867-645-3785 GSaviakjuk@pulaarvik.ca

• Pauline Simik, SACP GBV Counsellor Tel: 867-645-3785 PSimik@pulaarvik.ca

• Lexi Okpatauyak, SACP GBV Counsellor Tel: 867-645-3785 LOkpatauyak@pulaarvik.ca

• Vacant, SACP Counsellor, Baker Lake (new position)

• Marcia Kaurayok, SACP GBV Administrator Tel: 867-645-3785 MKaurayok@pulaarvik.ca

Our mission is to deliver culturally appropriate and relevant community-based programming specifically designed to positively affect the lives of Inuit men residing in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. This is achieved through initiatives that focus on traditional skill development and promote mental health awareness. Our overarching goal is to foster the creation of stronger, more resilient, and healthier communities by increasing the skills, capacity, and overall mental health of unemployed men within the Kivalliq region. To accomplish this, we offer a variety of programs tailored for men within our communities, empowering them to thrive and succeed.

Meet our Men’s Program Team:

• Jamesie Alariaq, Manager Men’s Program 867-645-2600 ext. 1001 JAlariaq@pulaarvik.ca

• Eric Nukapiak, Men’s Coordinator, Rankin Inlet

• Paul Pudlat, Men’s Coordinator, Coral Harbour

Men’s Coordinator positions in Arviat, Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet, Naujaat and Whale Cove will be launched in Spring 2025.

Traditional programming is crucial to the entire organization of Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre. Our mission to keep Inuit traditions, language and skills alive is to ensure that our Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit / Traditional Inuit Values are incorporated into all of our different departments at Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre.

• Piliriqatigiinniq or Ikajuqtigiinniq - working together for a common cause

• Qanuqtuurniq - being innovative and resourceful

• Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq - respect and care for the land, animals, and the environment

• Pilimmaksarniq or Pijariuqsarniq - development of skills through practice, effort and action

• Aajiiqatigiinniq - decision making through discussion and consensus

• Pijitsirniq - serving and providing for family or community, or both

• Tunnganarniq - fostering good spirit by being open, welcoming and inclusive

• Inuuqatigiitsiarniq - respecting others, relationships and caring for people

Meet our Traditional Program Coordinator

Sarah Matoo, Traditional Program Coordinator 867—645-2600 ext 1002 SMatoo@pulaarvik.ca

Administration Staff - to be updated.