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ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᐊᕐᕌᒍᖓᓐᓂ · The Inuit YearQaujigiartiit Health Research CentreThis poster illustrates the Inuit Calendar Year, highlighting how seasonal changes guide harvesting practices and daily life across Inuit Nunangat. It connects Inuit months and seasons with the movements of animals, the growth of plants, and the best times for harvesting, hunting, fishing, and gathering. The calendar reflects Inuit knowledge of weather, sea ice, land, and wildlife, showing how these natural cycles inform when communities travel, prepare food, and care for one another.By aligning harvesting activities with the rhythms of the environment, the Inuit Calendar Year demonstrates a holistic understanding of ecosystems, sustainability, and respect for all living things. This visual resource supports learning about Inuit ways of knowing, being, and doing, and emphasizes the deep relationship between people, the land, the waters, and the animals.ᔮᓐᓄᐊᕆ 19, 2026Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
The Inuit Holistic Service Delivery Model: a decolonised approach to community wellness in NunavutGwen Healey Akearok, Lauren Nevin, Ceporah Mearns, Katie Hughes, Janna MacLachlan, and Nancy MikeThis paper examines the development and implementation of the Inuit Holistic Service Delivery Model, designed by Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 18, 2025Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Framework for Elder Care Research in Nunavut: A Patient-Oriented ApproachGwen Healey Akearok, Zoha Rana, Laura Pia ChurchillThis framework advances culturally grounded Elder care in Nunavut by centering Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, community leadership, and patient-oriented research.ᒪᐃ 31, 2025Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Enriching Canada’s Health Research Landscape with Inuit Knowledge, Methods, and Transformative Spaces: Ten Policy and Practice Recommendations from NunavutCeporah Mearns and Gwen Healey AkearokImagine a place where Inuit knowledge, critical thought, open dialogue, and innovation are the foundation of scholarship and graduate training for new and upcoming Inuit researchers. Where the brilliant minds of the Nunavut Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR)’s communities could convene to help shape the brilliant minds of the future. This is the vision for the Nunavut NEIHR at the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre in Iqaluit, Nunavut. In its first four years of operation (2019 – 23), the Nunavut NEIHR has supported Inuit students and researchers to elevate Inuit epistemologies and methodologies into their scholarly activities. In this paper, we share our observations and knowledge gained from this unique learning environment that is grounded in Inuit ways of knowing, and we share 10 policy and practice recommendations for consideration.ᐅᑐᐱᕆ 24, 2024Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Holistic Education And Pedagogy From The Inuit WorldviewMicah Inutiq, Ceporah Mearns and Gwen H. AkearokAbstract: This article delves into the intricate fabric of Inuit holistic pedagogical practice, balancing the narrative and the historical dominance of Western colonial education frameworks within Inuit Nunangat. For decades, Inuit knowledge and learning methodologies have been marginalized, leading to a disconnect between and the cultural fabric of the Inuit community. Recognizing the urgent need for revitalization and elevation of Inuit pedagogical models, this paper draws upon the invaluable insights of Elders, existing research, and narratives from two Inuit learners actively engaged in the Nunavut Network Environment forIndigenous Health Research.The study intertwines the wisdom of Elders, scholarly literature, and the lived experiences of Inuit learners to articulate learning models and specific components that are key in practice, such as experiential learning and relationship-building. By synthesizing diverse perspectives, the article offers an emerging, multi-faceted understanding of Inuit pedagogical practice, high-lighting its intrinsic connection to cultural identity, community well-being, and lifelong learning. Through the narratives of Inuit learners, the paper provides tangible examples of the transformative power of Inuit pedagogy in action, emphasizing the positive impact on individual empowerment and community resilience.By amplifying the voices of Elders and learners, this article con-tributes to the ongoing discourse on culturally responsive education and underscores the significance of reclaiming and reinstatingInuit holistic pedagogy as a cornerstone for education in the region.ᐅᑐᐱᕆ 3, 2024Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
The Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Health System: A Holistic, Strength-based,and Health-promoting Model from and for Inuit CommunitiesGwen Katheryn Healey Akearok, Ceporah L. Mearns, and Nancy E. MikeABSTRACT Public health models are important frameworks for guiding public health action. Although numerous public health models are found in the literature, a dearth of models focus on the health paradigms of Indigenous communities, globally, yet no models are derived from Inuit health perspectives and knowledge. Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an all-encompassing term that refers to Inuit knowledge and practices across time. Using a mixed-method, narrative analysis approach, the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit HealthSystem Model has emerged as a holistic, trauma- and resilience-informed, strength- based, and community-grounded public health model. This model can serve as a guidefor systems change as well as public health interventions, health programs, clinical services, patient-oriented research, health human-resource modeling, and health policy for Inuit communities. KEYWORDS Inuit, health, Arctic health, health systems, Inuit knowledge, health models, circumpolar, epistemology, community-based participatory research, narrativeᐅᑐᐱᕆ 3, 2024Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Community perspectives on COVID-19 outbreak and public health: Inuit positive protective pathways and lessons for Indigenous public health theoryGwen K. Healey Akearok, Zoha RanaAbstract Objectives Indigenous public health theory and the voices of Canadian Indigenous communities remain under-represented in the literature despite the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, and the perspectives of Inuit are further under-represented in this literature. The goal of this paper is to explore the perspectives of Iqalungmiut (people of Iqaluit), frontline staff, and decision-makers on the management of the COVID-19 outbreak in Iqaluit in April to June 2021 and to identify lessons learned and contributions to public health policy and practice specific to Inuit populations in Canada. Methods This study used the Piliriqatigiinniq Community Health Research Model which was developed by Nunavummiut to guide community-based health and well-being research. Interviews were conducted with 44 individuals: 22 community members and shelter users; 17 frontline workers; and 5 decision-makers representing municipal and territorial government. Participants were asked about their experiences during the outbreak, sources of information, and strengths and challenges during outbreak management. Results Challenges included overcrowding, physical disconnection from family members, and mental health and trauma. Community- identified strengths included strong interagency cooperation, food hamper and COVID-19 care kit deliveries, and travel restrictions. Several Inuit positive health-protective pathways were identified including Ilaginniq; Silativut; Inuuqatigiittiarniq; Piliriqatigiinniq; Ikajurniq; and Pijitsirniq. Conclusion Outbreaks of infectious illness are not new to Nunavut communities and Inuit protective pathways have and continue to be critical avenues to adapt to and mitigate such challenges. This exploratory study provides clear direction for Inuit public health policy and practice in Canada, while contributing to the body of literature on Indigenous public health theory.ᐄᑉᐳ 23, 2024Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
One Health Gathering: Arctic Indigenous Voices and PerspectivesQaujigiartiit Health Research Centre (AHRN-NU)On February 1 and 2, 2024, Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre hosted a One Health Gathering in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The gathering focused on the theme of “Elevating Indigenous Voices in One Health Research in the Arctic” emphasizing the following aspects of research: 1. Indigenous Knowledge and Practices; 2. Holistic Worldviews and Health and Wellbeing; 3. Local Contexts and Community Voices; and 4. Community Empowerment and Action on One Health Research and/or Policy. The following report is a summary of the two day gathering.ᒫᑦᓯ 21, 2024Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Health Research in Nunavut Special Considerations for Remote Data CollectionNunavut Research InstituteThis document was prepared by the Joint Health Research Review Committee of the Nunavut Research Institute (the Committee). It provides guidance for researchers planning projects that require a license under Nunavut’s Scientists Act (the Act) and involve collecting data from or about Nunavummiut using any of these methods. • Medical Chart Review in-territory and at Tertiary Care Centres • Survey-based research originating from outside of Nunavutᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 19, 2024Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Exploring the Term “Resilience” in Arctic Health and Well-Being Using a Sharing Circle as a Community-Centered Approach: Insights from a Conference WorkshopGwen Healey Akearok, Katie Cueva, Elizabeth Rink, Jon Petter A. Stoor, Christina V. L. Larsen, and Nicole Kanayurak, Anastasia Emelyanova and Vanessa Y. Hiratsukaᐋᒡᒌᓯ 18, 2022Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Perspectives on Education from Key Informants 2019-2022Moriah Sallaffie, BA, Research Associate: Youth & Education And Gwen Healey Akearok, MSc, PhD, Executive and Scientific DirectorQaujigiartiit Health Research Centre (QHRC) conducted a multi-year, mixed-method research project exploring education determinants in Nunavut. The intention of the research project was to explore the determinants of education success in elementary school, secondary-school completion, and post-secondary education.ᐄᑉᐳ 20, 2022Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
The Inuit Year CalendarQaujigiartiit Health Research CentrePoster of The Inuit Calendar Yearᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 28, 2022Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
6 Foundational Inunnguiniq PrinciplesQaujigiartiit Health Research CentrePoster outlining the six foundational Inunnguiniq principles.ᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 28, 2022Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Where Do I Get Help?Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centreᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 28, 2022Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
When on the Land InfographicQaujigiartiit Health Research Centreᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 28, 2022Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
De-Escalation PosterQaujigiartiit Health Research CentreWhat do I do when I encounter an angry person?ᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 28, 2022Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Perspectives of Nunavut patients and families on their cancer and end of life care experiencesTracey Gallowaya , Sidney Horlickb , Maria Cherbab , Madeleine Colec , Roberta L Woodgated and Gwen Healey Akearokbᒪᐃ 25, 2020Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Perspectives of Nunavut patients and families on their cancer and end of life care experiencesTracey Gallowaya , Sidney Horlickb , Maria Cherbab , Madeleine Colec , Roberta L Woodgated and Gwen Healey Akearokbᒪᐃ 25, 2020Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Child and Youth Mental Health Intervention, Research and Community Advocacy Project in NunavutTeri Lindsay, Gwen K. HealeyAn article about the purpose of the project to develop, implement, and evaluate, child and youth mental health and wellness interventions in Nunavut that focus on northern and community-based ways of understanding and knowing about healthy children and youth.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Intervention, Research and Community Advocacy Project in NunavutTeri Lindsay, Gwen K. HealeyExploring the perspectives of frontline mental health workers in nunavutᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Inunnguiniq Parenting Program for NunavummiutLily AmagoalikDescribes the Inunnguiniq program origins and basic structure.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Climate Change And Health Community Photovoice Research ProjectKate Magner, Gwen HealeyA research report on the effects on health by the climate change in the north.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Exploring Health-Related Indicators of Climate Change in NunavutGwen HealeyA report on how climate change was found to endanger health in six key ways.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
WHAT IS RESEARCH?!Taha TabishAn educational document on how research happens and the components of research broken down.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Reviewer Health Research Ethics ChecklistThe purpose of this checklist is to provide a guide for the reviewer as to the kinds of ethical issues you should think about when reviewing a proposal for health research in Nunavut.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
ATII GAMESHOW Healthy Living Intervention for School Children in NunavutThis tool was developed to assist Nunavut policy- and decision-makers working in food security by sharing information about current literature through interviews with key Nunavut food security policy- and decision-makers.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Atii! Let’s Do it! Healthy Living Interventions for Inuit Children, Youth, and Families in NunavutGwen Healey, Shirley Tagalik, Tracey GallowayThis collaborative project focused on exploring the social and cultural aspects of the interventions that resonate with participants in Nunavut, as well as health determinants for the target populations of the interventions.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
FOOD SECURITY IN NUNAVUT A Knowledge Sharing Tool for Policy and Decision-makersThis tool was developed to assist Nunavut policy- and decision-makers working in food security by sharing information about current literatureᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
EIGHT URAJAIT/ROCKS MODEL FOR YOUTH HEALTH AND EMPOWERMENT CAMPSJennifer NoahThis poster talks about the goals of the youth health and empowerment camps.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
HEALTH RESEARCH ETHICS IN CANADA’S NORTHERN TERRITORIESGwen K. HealeyThis final report outlines the year 1 activities conducted as part of a 3-year tri-territorial grant from the Tri-Territorial Health Access Fund (THAF).ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Reducing the Social and Economic Stress for Women Living in Rural and Remote Communities to Give Birth: A Pilot Study on the use of Fetal Fibronectin Testing ‘At Term’Reducing the Social and Economic Stress for Women Living in Rural and Remote Communities to Give Birth: A Pilot Study on the use of Fetal Fibronectin Testing ‘At Term’Gwen Healey, Alexander MacDonald, Jude Kornelsen, Stefan Grzybowski, William HoggDetails a pilot study on fetal fibronectin and the participation of the women.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Perspectives of primary care providers on the topic of medevac communication and rural practice in Northwest Territories and NunavutLeah, McDonnell, Gwen HealeyA survey in 2016 on health care perspectives of personnel that worked in the North West Territories and Nunavut on clinical support, medical evacuation proedures, scope of practice, and primary care services.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Qaujigiartiit Arctic Health Research Network – NunavutGwen HealeyTalks about the components of the Arctic Health Research Network, funding, the board of directors, and vision.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Exploring sustainability among community-based health interventions in Nunavut communitiesGwen HealeyThis is about a case study of being able to get sustainability for mental health promotion interventions in northern communities, particularly in indigenous world viewsᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Inuit parent perspectives on sexual health communication with adolescent children in Nunavut: ‘‘It’s kinda hard for me to try to find the words’’Gwen HealeyThe purpose of this study was to explore Inuit parent perspectives on sharing knowledge with teenage children about sexual health and relationships.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Backcountry travel emergencies in northern Canada: A case series of media-reported eventsStephanie Young, Taha Tabish, Nathaniel Pollock, Katie O’Beirne, Kue YoungA poster of backcountry travel emergency statistics.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
PILIRIQATIGIINNIQ ‘Working in a collaborative way for the common good’: A perspective on the space where health research methodology and Inuit epistemology come togetherGwen Healey, Andrew Tagak Sr.This paper adds to provide Inuit perspectives on health-related research epistemologies and methodologies, with the intent that it may inform health researchers with an interest in Arctic health.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Qaujigiartiit Final Report 2007-08Gwen Healey2007/08 report on the need throughout the Canadian territories to increase capacity to address issues of health research ethics, and in each territory the needs are diverse.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Current Projects 2010Qaujigiartiit Health Research CentreOverview of 2010 projects.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Current Projects 2014Qaujigiartiit Health Research CentreOverview of 2014 projects.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Impact of health care provider turnover on health outcomes: A scoping reviewMaria Cherba, Gwen HealeyTalks about healthcare provider turnover on health outcomes.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Health Research Ethics Workshop and Community ConsultationGwen HealeyIn a workshop held in November 2007, participants from around Nunavut gathered to discuss health research, ethics, and health research priorities for Nunavut.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Health Research Ethics Workshop and Community ConsultationGwen HealeyIn a workshop held in November 2007, participants from around Nunavut gathered to discuss health research, ethics, and health research priorities for Nunavut.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 22, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Land-Based Youth Wellness Camps In the NorthJennifer Noah, Gwen HealeyReview Of Land Programs For Youth In Nunavut.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 21, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Child and Youth Mental Health Intervention, Research and Community Advocacy Project in NunavutTeri Lindsay, Gwen K. HealeyDetermines scope of needs assessment and highlighted issues, conduct environmental scan of child and youth mental health services, collect data for use of services, scan mental health programs available.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 21, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Parenting Support Programs In NunavutMyste Anderson, Grace Angnahiak ConsultingA report reviewing child and youth mental health services, camps, and a primary research youth photovoice project.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 21, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Parenting Support Program for NunavummiutThis document talks about pilots of the Inunnguiniq Parenting Support Program between January and April 2012.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 21, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Inunnguiniq Info SheetThis document talks about research into Nunavummiut needs for parenting support programs and what parents needed most.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 21, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Parenting Program for NunavummiutGwen K. HealeyTen communities completed pilots of the Inunnguiniq Parenting Support Program between January and April 2012 and 4 of the original communities participated in pilots of the revised 2nd edition of the Inunnguiniq Parenting Support Program in 2013-14.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 21, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Makimautiksat Youth Wellness and Empowerment CampMakimautiksat is an evidence-based youth camp which aims to equip Nunavut youth with critical life skills and knowledge that foster positive mental health and wellness.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 21, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Makimautiksat Youth Camp Program Evaluation 2010-2015Ceporah Mearns, Gwen HealeyThis report contains the final evaluation and analysis of the six pilots of the Makimautiksat Wellness and Empowerment camp, the evidence-based, culturally competent intervention promoting mental health and wellness among youth in Nunavut.ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 21, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Backcountry Travel Emergencies in Arctic Canada: A Pilot Study in Public Health SurveillanceStephanie Young, Taha Tabish, Nathaniel Pollock, Katie O’Beirne, Kue YoungArticle published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health about a pilot study of using media reports of backcountry travel emergencies as a public health surveillance tool for Nunavut and Northwest Territories.ᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 12, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Inunnguiniq Childrearing Advice from Inuit EldersQHRC (Nicole Diakite Uploaded doc)Child development pamphletsᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 12, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Inunnguiniq Childrearing Advice from Inuit Elders (IU)QHRC (Nicole Diakite Uploaded doc) IUChild development pamphletsᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 12, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Who can help me when I need it?Nicole DiakiteAn infographic/visual illustration of community supports available to address family violenceᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 8, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Who can help me when I need it? (IN version)Nicole DiakiteAn infographic/visual illustration of community supports available to address family violence (IN version)ᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 8, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Family Violence in Nunavut: A Scoping Review (IU version)Nicole DiakiteTo provide an overview of policies, legislation, and regulations related to the protection and support of families who are affected by family violence. (IU version)ᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 8, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Qaujigiartiit Strategic Plan – 2018-2028Lichen ConsultingA strategic roadmap developed with Qaujigiartiit staff and board members for the next 10 years for the organization.ᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 7, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Family Violence in Nunavut: A Scoping ReviewNicole DiakiteTo provide an overview of policies, legislation, and regulations related to the protection and support of families who are affected by family violence.ᕖᕝᕗᐊᕆ 7, 2019Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Pathways To Mental Wellness For Indigenous Boys and MenDr. Gwen Healey Akearok, Maria Cherba, Taba TabishThe goal of this project was to implement and evaluate community-led and land-based initiatives to promote mental wellness among indigenous boys and men across the Canadian North.ᔫᓂ 30, 2018Englishᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ