TUNGASUVVINGAT INUIT

Quick Reference Sheet ORGANIZATION
TUNGASUVVINGAT INUIT
WHAT IT IS
Organization Mandate
Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) aims at empowering and enhancing the
lives of Inuit across Canada. Since 1987, TI has been operating in
Ottawa as a community-based counselling and resource centre. TI
was first established as the result of an Inuit needs assessment
study which clearly demonstrated the necessity for a service geared
to the unique culture and needs of Inuit clients adjusting to urban
living. Since then, the programs at TI have expanded to
accommodate the growing Inuit population.
WHAT THEY PROVIDE
Key Programs & Services for Job Seekers
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Contact:
Employment Support Program - An HRSDC ASET Agreement Holder, TI's Employment
and Learning Centre offers assistance with finding financial assistance for education,
résumé writing, developing cover letters, and practising interviews; also assists in
removal of barriers to long-term employment success. English and Inuktitut.
Eligibility criteria: Urban Inuit persons.
Employment Support Program
613.565.5885
employment@tungasuvvingatinuit.ca
OTHER PROGRAMS
Community Support Centre - Supportive environment that attempts to duplicate the
community spirit and cultural surrounding of the Inuit homelands. Visitors can make
tea and bannock, eat traditional food when available, read northern newspapers, and
socialize with other Inuit. Daily programs: clothing bank, employment services,
computer and internet access. Weekly community kitchen program.
613.565.5885
info@tungasuvvingatinuit.ca
Youth Program (TI) - Various programs that promote Inuit culture and language, life skills education, promotes exercise,
provides alternatives to negative environments. Eligibility Criteria: Inuit youth 10-25 years of age.
Inuit Family Resource Centre - Child development and nutrition, cultural development and retention, parenting and caretaking skills, community development , pre and postnatal program: support through pregnancy, birth and the first year of
infancy. Eligibility Criteria: Inuit children 0-13 years of age and their families.
Mamisarvik Healing Centre - Holistic and therapeutic treatment that helps clients end their dependency on drugs and
alcohol, heal from past trauma and develop a healthy lifestyle. Services include: inquiry contact, intake, initial assessment
treatment planning , case management, residential treatment, day and evening treatment, continuing care.
Community Support Program - Short-term counselling, crisis intervention and referrals for: housing, legal, medical and social
services, interpretation services and assistance in obtaining non-insured health benefits, weekly Inuit women’s healing circle.
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