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Organization: Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families  
Phone Numbers: 613-744-3133
Fax: 613-744-7629 ; 613-744-4075
Email: adminassistant@inuuqatigiit.ca
Website: inuuqatigiit.ca
Address:
230 McArthur Ave
Ottawa, ON
K1L 6P5
Intersection: Vanier Pkwy and McArthur Ave
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Tumiralaat Child Care Centre
Hours: Irregular, call for details
Executives: Stephanie Mikki Adams, CAFM - Executive Director
executivedirector@inuuqatigiit.ca
Public Contacts: Kendra Tagoona - Director of Programs
programdirector@inuuqatigiit.ca
Service Description: Inuit descent specific cultural programs:

The Sivummut Head Start program: Half-day program for Inuit children * teaches children about their Inuit culture * school readiness programming * healthy food * traditional food * field trips * social events * parenting classes * parenting workshops * home visits * individual family support

The Tumiralaat Childcare program: Full-day childcare * cultural activities * field trips * nutritious food * traditional food * school readiness programming

Junior and Senior Kindergarten program: Full-day kindergarten * Ontario's first Inuit Kindergarten * in partnership with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board * teaches children about their Inuit culture * play-based learning * literacy and numeracy * English, Inuktitut and French language teaching

Tukimut Afterschool program: Homework support * cultural activities * crafts * music * recreational activities * healthy eating

Bridging the Gap program: Cultural training for school staff * support and workshops for parents * referrals and support for children in school system

Akwe:go Urban Aboriginal Children's program and Wasa-nabin Urban Aboriginal Youth program: Case management support for at-risk children and youth * case management supports * tools for helping children and youth make healthy choices

Uqausivut Inuktitut Language Classes: For complete beginners and intermediate Inuktitut speakers, these classes are offered free of charge to children, youth and the community at large

Systems Navigator: One-on-one supports for children and youth, including referrals to social service agencies, health and education supports, IPCs, etc

Youth Programs: leadership programs, Drop-in, Student Support, homework support, employment readiness, camps, special events, etc

Parenting Program: Building effective parenting skills through facilitating parent programs, circles and one-on-one supports

Family Well-Being Program: A family-hub model of services for Inuit families in the Ottawa region, with wrap-around supports including: parenting programs, men's circles, women's circles, family drop-in programs, family camps, intake and referrals, adoptive and foster family cultural information and events, etc

EarlyON Program: Family hub model for children and family programs, including drop-in, pre- and post-natal, women's and men's circles etc.

Mental Wellness and supports: counselling services, group sessions, one-on-one referrals and supports for mental wellness

Additional project-based programs for Inuit elders, parents, youth, children and families are provided. Refer to website for more details about current programs offered

Fees: Fee for The Tumiralaat Childcare program * None for other programs
Application: To register for the Sivummut Head Start or the Tumiralaat Inuit Childcare Program, call to fill out an application form * for all other programs, call 613-744-3133 ext 248 for application and intake information
Eligibility / Target Population: Sivummut Head Start program: Inuit children 18 months to 6 years old and their families
Tumiralaat Childcare program: Inuit children 18 months to 6 years old
Inuit Junior and Senior Kindergarten program: Inuit children 4 and 5 years old
Youth programs: Inuit children 6 years and older (25 years)
Tukimut Afterschool program: Inuit children 6 to 13 years old
Bridging the Gap: Inuit children in Elementary School and High School and their families
Akwe:go: Inuit children 7 to 12 years old
Wasa-nabin: Inuit youth 13 to 18 years old
Youth Programs: Inuit youth 13 years and over
Parenting: Women's and Family programs: No restrictions
Languages: English * Inuktitut
Area Served:
Ottawa (City of)  
See Also: Before- and After-School Programs
Child Care Centres
Mental Health for Indigenous Peoples
Parenting Education

This information was last completely updated on May 1, 2024

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