Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre
P.O. Box 749 J0M1C0 Kuujjuaq, QC, Canada

#Mindful of the health conditions of all our stakeholders, the Board of Directors decided to hold its Annual General Meeting for the fiscal year 20192020 electronically. This #exceptional approach allows the organization to not only comply with its legal obligations as a non-profit organization, but also contribute to keeping everyone safe, and most of all of sharing our great accomplishments of last year. Individual #packages were sent last week to all our 9 members’ presid...ents and executive directors. We want to thank them for their collaboration and continuous support, namely the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq, the Kativik Regional Government, the Makivik Corporation, the Qarjuit Youth Council, the Northern Village of Kuujjuaq, the Avataq Cultural Institute, the Centre de santé Inuulitsivik - Nunavik- Côte de la Baie d'Hudson, the Centre de Santé Tulattavik de l'Ungava and the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services. See more

The Liaison Worker is responsible for support preparation of guests prior to their #admission to the program, ensure guests are prepared to #reintegrate into their community/family and provide #aftercaresupport. Pre-Evaluation/Intake Provides initial assessment and screening of guests contacting Isuarsivik for service requests Liaises with other community agencies/professionals to develop and maintain referral sources... Ensures smooth transition of guests to the center During Cycle Manage the case work portion of client’s files while they are in program Assist guests in re-integration preparation and support plan Post-Cycle Liaison with specialized care, referring organizations and local interveners to ensure guests are well supported after the recovery program Provide regular counselling to guests via in person, online and phone sessions READ THIS JOB POSTING >>> isuarsivik.ca/career-opportunities/ APPLY >>> [email protected] INFORMATION >>> Abiola Boldon / 514-358-2844

Mission accomplished The 2020 Plant Sale was successful with 89 plants sold within two weeks only! We are amazed to feel the #support from everyone to all those in #recovery. Thank you Saqijuq for promoting this new initiative and distributing the plants in #Puvirnituq. A special thanks to the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services and the NV of Umiujaq who bought 20 and 10 plants respectively to distribute within their organization and community to raise awareness: hats off to you for this initiative. Recovery is a #growing process, so let’s all continue to contribute! FOLIA Design

Yesterday, to mark the first week with our new colleague, Tyler English, we spent some great time at our #cabin to share the beauty of our #land with him. We feel there is nothing more inspiring and empowering than being #together surrounded by the Fall colors and the refreshing wind. Tyler is our new Lead Trauma Addictions Counsellor, and represents a great addition to our Clinical Team. Please join us in #welcoming him aboard!

Together towards a region that nurtures recovery! #Nunavik #NationalRecoveryMonth #inspiring #caring

OUR FAMILY IS GROWING #leadership #mentorship #communication #growth #planning

Air Inuit Magazine / Page 8-9 #Nunavik #leader #positivemindset #mentorship #community "You know, you don't wake up one morning a leader. I call myself a child of the community because I had many mentors who groomed me into becoming the confident individual I am today." - Alicia Aragutak https://www.flipsnack.com//air-inuit-fall-2020-vol-7-1.html

The Deputy Executive Director will play a crucial role in: Supporting day to day management of the Isuarsivik in a context of rapid growth; Supporting the implementation of the Development Plan. Leading the deployment of the Transition Plan by supporting all managers to ensure operational readiness for all departments; Mentoring mid-managers in the process of creating new departments and/or expanding the staff and services under their responsibility;... Promoting Isuarsivik as an Inuit culturally sensitive recovery center offering distinctive and specific programs to deal with all kinds of addictions and intergenerational trauma. FULL JOB POSTING >>> https://isuarsivik.ca/career-opportunities/ See more

L A S T D A Y Hurry Up www.isuarsivik.ca/plantsale #KUUJJUAQ #PUVIRNITUQ Pre-order your 3'' plant for $40.00 to help the #growth of #recovery and #makeadifference in Isuarsivik development projects.

ANNOUNCEMENT It is with great sorrow that we are announcing a one-year delay for the construction of our new facility. Although we have already received some containers on our site, the construction will begin only in the spring of 2021. This is certainly a heartbreaking announcement for all our people struggling with substance use in the region. For you, we will intensify our efforts to minimize the impact of the construction delay caused by the pandemic and to offe...r our new services as soon as possible. We will keep the region up to date with the construction project as we go. Thank you everyone for your continuous support. Together we contribute to a region that nurtures recovery. More details on our website

PRE-ORDER NOW (6 days left) >>> www.isuarsivik.ca/plantsale 7 Science-Backed #HealthBenefits of Having #Plants at Home They Help to Improve the Mental Health Your Immune System Gets a Boost... Your Productivity Is Improved Your Relationships Are Improved They Improve Your Learning Abilities The Improve Your Air Quality They Add More Humidity to the Home https://www.ecowatch.com/health-benefits-of-having-plants-a See more

SAVE THE DATE This Thursday, September 10, it is the World Suicide Prevention Day #WSPD2020 - At 8 PM, - REACH OUT Nunavik will broadcast a special performance from Jaaji & Chelsey to #celebrate life, to #remember a lost loved one and to show #support for the survivors of suicide. We'll attend, and you?

***LAST DAY*** All interested candidates have to send an email to [email protected] before 5 PM today. #board #commitment #development

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PLANT SALE STARTS #TODAY FOR KUUJJUAQ AND PUVIRNITUQ Pre-order your Sanseviere hanii plant now to help the #growth of recovery and to make a difference in Isuarsivik development projects. Click www.isuarsivik.ca/plantsale Recovery is a growing process. Let us all contribute to its growth. #nationalrecoverymonth

NEW PROJECT COMING SOON #nationalrecoverymonth #exciting #raiseawareness Any guesses here?

CALL FOR NOMINATION - 2 ISUARSIVIK BOARD MEMBERS Are you aged between 18 to 35 years old living in Nunavik or within the 7 communities of the Hudson Bay coast? 18- 35- ? Have you ever been looking for an opportunity to give back to your fellow people especially in the field of healing and trauma?... ? Are you excited to hear that Isuarsivik will build a new facility as of 2021 to offer additional recovery services to families and pregnant women? 2021- ? All interested applicants can call 1-866-964-9994 or send an email to [email protected] with their full name and contact information. Application period starts today, August 26, and will end on September 4, 2020. 1-866-964-9994 [email protected] . , August 26, September 4, 2020-.

ARE YOU A FORMER ISUARSIVIK GUEST? We have created a #specific and #private group just for all those who have completed our 42-day healing program. It is a wonderful #peersupportgroup of people in recovery that is friendly, positive and uplifting. You can also post your questions, challenges and successes! To join the group right here

SINCE COVID-19 Many of you have been asking for #updates about our services. Rest assured that we have been receiving and reviewing applications since March and our team is thrilled to host the next cycle. We have no date yet to announce but we can confirm that we are in constant talks with authorities as to conditions that need to be put in place and respected before returning to delivering our programs. If you are interested to hear updates about our services, #subscribe to our #newsletter >>> https://bit.ly/3hfJcS3

For you, was #COVID19 a stressful time OR a great opportunity to step back and relax? #anonymous #poll #funstuff

STEPS TOWARDS COVID-19 RECOVERY - Our office is now #open! After 5 months, we couldnt wait to be back to the office together. Our administration section is now open, no visitors allowed, and with very #strict #measures in place. Thanks Aputik Forrest for making the reopening as smooth as possible. You are the best!

[ABOUT OUR TEAM] We recently asked our Inuit Values and Practices Coordinator What makes you proud to work at #Isuarsivik?. Spotlight on her inspiring response!

Minnie Grey - Thank you for your hard work at the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services and beyond. The Nunavik is privileged to count on such an inspiring and positive leader.

The value of #collaboration and the importance of #mobilizing for the common good as seen by Inutsiaq

National Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes and honours the cultures and #heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Celebrating Inuit #identity and working towards #empowerment are important steps in the healing journey. Happy celebration in respect of where you stand in your recovery! #nipd #Inuitmatters #proud , . . !

The Spring issue of #Taqralik is now available! We take pride in this particular issue as it features our latest social media campaign during COVID-19 (page 44) as well as our executive director who received the Indspire Award - Inuit Youth 2020 (page 42-43) earlier this year. Read more here

WATCH THIS Beautiful #avalaqiak flowering! A pussy willow symbolizes #resiliency because it survives the harshest elements of weather. At Isuarsivik, we are proud to feature a pussy willow in our logo as we associate it with the life of people of the land who want to #reborn or start #afresh from negative vicious circle linked to addiction. Nicely produced by Samuel Lagacé!

PINGNGUPAA CHALLENGE / The 2020 lucky winners are Congratulations to everyone. See you next year! If you are a winner, rest assured that we will get in touch within the coming days to tell you when your parcel will be shipped. We will do our best to quickly process all prizes given the fact our facility is closed and our team is working remotely

PINGNGUPAA CHALLENGE / Tomorrow is the annual draw for all participants and sponsors. Stay tuned #LIVE on Facebook at 1 PM. Great prizes to be drawn amongst all those who helped to make this 3rd edition a success!

Photography By Ed Maruyama

What #SONG keeps your feet on the ground when you feel like youre being blown away? /// ?

UPDATE ABOUT OUR SERVICES The yearly planned healing sessions are suspended until further notice. This means that the upcoming #womencycle originally planned for June and July is postponed until the region is given the green light to safely operate an inpatient program. As for the other cycles planned for this fall, dates will be readjusted when we have confirmed the reopening of our facility. More details >>> bit.ly/3c7krEa /// . # . , . >>> bit.ly/3c7krEa

"So, what will you be #teaching the kids around you in the coming weeks? /// , ?" - Inutsiaq #confinement #culture #learnings

"Let your soul #CONNECT with nature, #DRINK from it, #FEED from it, #HEAL from it! /// , , , ! " - Inutsiaq