Supporting growth and resilience for Nunavut’s children & youth

We leverage Inuit Child First Initiative Funding to address systemic challenges and empower families and communities in Nunavut.

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Child First Initiative

Inuit Child First Initiative (CFI) is a federally funded program that ensures Inuit children in Canada have access to the education, health, and social services they need.  Qupanuaq leverages CFI funding to provide individual service coordination as well as building programs to address systemic gaps in services for the Qikiqtaaluk region. We work with families, service providers and organizations to provide wrap-around supports to ensure Inuit children thrive.

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A baby wearing an orange hoodie sits at a table with various toys. The child plays with wooden blocks and a stacking ring toy. Colorful books and an abacus are visible in the background.

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Two people are cutting large pieces of frozen fish on a table. One person is using a large knife, and the other is holding a cleaver. Various cuts of fish are spread out, alongside some knives and a can of seasoning.

Inuliqtait Country Food Box

We partner with Qajuqturvik to distribute country food to children and families in Iqaluit.

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A young person with long, dark hair smiles while wearing a purple winter coat with a light fur collar and floral accents. They are standing outdoors with snowy buildings in the blurred background.

Parkas

We employee local seamstresses to make custom parkas for children in their own communities.

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A young child stands in a crib, holding onto the railing with one hand. The child has curly hair and is wearing a white outfit, while using a pacifier. The background features colorful, playful decorations.

Bassinets

We partner with the Government of Nunavut to ensure all babies born in Qikiqtaaluk have a safe sleep environment.

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Two children are interacting in a bedroom with bunk beds. The child on the top bunk, dressed in a blue shirt, is smiling at the camera. The lower bunk has another child who is looking up at the top bunk. The room has a door to the left and various items on the beds.

Beds

We provide beds to low income families.

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Therapy Services

We provide speech therapy, behavioural therapy and vision therapy in collaboration with the Government of Nunavut

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Making an impact for Nunavut’s youth

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Individual children served since August 2023

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Total funding for individual requests delivered since August 2023

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Total funding for group requests approved since 2020

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