Tungasuvvingat Inuit - Urban Inuit Community Centre
Record #: 68969958 | Last Full Update: 4 May 2023
| Description and Services | |
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| Description (Service) |
COVID-19 (9 Jun 2020) Tungasuvvingat Inuit Food Bank is open for Inuk in need of food support. * Contact TI worker for details or call Paulina at 613-857-1709. * All TI non-essential services programming are suspended until further notice. Mamisarvik Healing Centre is an essential service for the participants. * This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page. Community centre that provides services adapted to the needs of Inuit clients The Family Well-Being Program (1071 Richmond Rd): Prevention-focused, culturally-responsive supports to promote healthy communities * supports families to heal from the effects of intergenerational trauma, reduce violence * addresses the over-representation of Indigenous children and youth in child welfare and youth justice systems Child development and nutrition * cultural development and retention * parenting and care-taking skills * community development * pre and postnatal program Youth Program (1071 Richmond Rd, 297 Savard): Various programs that promote Inuit culture and language * life skills education * promotes exercise * provides alternatives to negative environments Counselling Services: assists clients with day to day personal and emotion struggles * Inuit Residential School Program provides support to former IRS students and their families. Community Support Program, Drop In (297 Savard Ave): supportive environment attempting to duplicate the community spirit and cultural surrounding of the Inuit homelands * socialization opportunities * settlement services, housing assistance and information and referral to legal, medical and social services * Interpretation services and assistance in obtaining non-insured health benefits * weekly Inuit women's healing circle * men's group and Community Kitchen, Weekly Food Bank Housing Support Services (297 Savard Ave): housing-based case management program for clients who are chronically or episodically homeless * general Housing assistance * crisis intervention services Inuit Court and Justice Programs (604 Laurier West): offers supports to Inuit involved with the legal system. Restorative Justice model and Gladue Services Exiting Sex Trade/Anti Human Trafficking Program (604 Laurier West): offers support to Inuit involved in the sex trade being trafficked or at risk in a harm reduction model Employment Services (1071 Richmond Rd): assistance with writing resumes, cover letters, finding employment or training assists in the removal of barriers in the road to long-term employment Cultural Programming : Cultural events and activities throughout the year * Inuit craft workshops * Elders Tea |
| Hours | Not specified |
| Eligibility | Urban Inuit * age restriction depending on program |
| Languages | English, Inuktitut |
| Application | Call, email or visit website for more information |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Service Area | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Address |
1071 Richmond Rd W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office | 613-565-5885 |
| Fax | 613-563-4136 |
| info@tungasuvvingatinuit.ca | |
| Website | https://tiontario.ca/ |
| Social Media | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn |