NunatuKavut rolls out additional COVID-19 measures
The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) is rolling out a series of programs and initiatives that will directly address the urgent needs of NunatuKavut members and communities during the COVID-19 global pandemic. This will help ensure our people and communities are supported and have what they need to get through this time of medical emergency.
All programming has a limited budget and some initiatives are contingent on further funding from the federal government.
FOOD AND HEAT SECURITY VOUCHERS
The voucher program was developed to assist NunatuKavut members who are experiencing food and heat security challenges and have these urgent needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is for vulnerable NunatuKavut members who are at least 16 years of age and living in their own household.
For program details, please click here.
CULTURAL MENTAL WELLNESS COMMUNITY FUND
The Cultural Mental Wellness Community Fund is a grant program. It is being put in place to assist groups in NunatuKavut communities to carry out projects or initiatives that celebrate Inuit culture while improving mental well-being.
For program details, please click here.
SOCIAL AND WELLNESS GRANT FOR SENIORS AND VULNERABLE PERSONS
The Social and Wellness Grant for Seniors and Vulnerable Persons is a grant program developed to encourage the organization of social and wellness programs or initiatives to benefit seniors and vulnerable persons.
For program details, please click here.
DONATIONS
NCC is also in the process of making donations to organizations that serve vulnerable populations in NunatuKavut.
For details, please click here.
WHAT’S NEXT?
NCC is also working on additional initiatives and will be announcing details on each of these in the coming days. They include:
- community food harvester support program;
- enhancements to the community freezer program;
- household and individual assistance for seniors 65+;
- firewood harvesting for seniors 65+
- mental health counselling services; and
- an intergenerational program with a focus on seniors, youth and children.
NCC is committed to continuing to work with the federal government to secure fair and equitable funding to help NunatuKavut Inuit and members adequately prepare and deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.