19February

The Cycle to End the Cycle initiative supports the Isuarsivik cause

February 4, 2020, the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq Post-Secondary Students organized a one of a kind event to support the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre: the Cycle to End the Cycle initiative. In conjunction with the College Montmorency and John Abbott College, post-secondary … Continue reading →

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19February

The FSS team in Kuujjuaq supports Isuarsivik cause

On February 17, 2020, three NAV Canada employees welcomed Alicia Aragutak, Isuarsivik’s executive director, and Aputik Forrest, administration manager, in their distinctive work environment: the Kuujjuaq airport tower. This visit was more than just a friendly gathering between NAV Canada … Continue reading →

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14February

The call for tender for the new building is public

Now that the access road is done, Isuarsivik is enthusiastic about the upcoming steps to break ground for the new Centre. On January 10, 2020, the team launched the public call for tenders on SEAO after several busy weeks finalizing … Continue reading →

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14February

Our Executive Director receives the Indspire Award – Inuit Youth 2020

On February 4th, our Executive Director, Alicia Aragutak was decorated with the Indspire Award – Inuit Youth (2020) for her outstanding achievements, life experience and community involvement. By winning this award, she became the first Inuk in Nunavik to win … Continue reading →

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14February

The first staff house is now occupied!

January 2020 will remain a very significant month for Isuarsivik, but especially for its employees. Last month, four team members received keys to access their new home fully furnished by the organization. Two of them got a two-bedroom apartment and the other … Continue reading →

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21October

The staff house will lodge employees as of February 2020

The major construction project for the new centre is to build three fourplex to lodge Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre employees by the end of 2020. While two building pads were prepared this summer for next year’s construction, the third fourplex … Continue reading →

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21October

Upcoming construction workers in action for Isuarsivik

As part of the Sanajiit Project, ten apprentice workers used their new skills to build two small sheds for employees of the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre (Isuarsivik). Both facilities will be installed alongside two other identical ones, next to the … Continue reading →

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21October

The access road is now done but not accessible

After less than three months of work, the construction of the access road is now completed. The contractor GÉLY Construction respected the proposed timeline and the workers are closing the site in the coming days. The private road will not … Continue reading →

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21October

Three Newly Appointed Directors to the Board of Directors

During the 2018–2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre (Isuarsivik)’s members announced the appointment of three directors to represent the community. Following a public call for interest advertised in the 14 Nunavik communities, several candidates had attracted … Continue reading →

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21October

Five Proud Supporters Honored for Their Outstanding Contribution

During the 2018–2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre (Isuarsivik)’s members, the Board of Directors (BOD) wished to publicly acknowledge the exceptional contribution of five Kuujjuamiut who contributed substantially to the organization’s growth over the past decade. … Continue reading →

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21October

Isuarsivik now accredited by the Ministry of Public Security

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre has been granted official certification by the Quebec Ministry of Public Security. Isuarsivik is now listed amongst 40 organizations recognized by Quebec correctional services as offering addictions … Continue reading →

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21October

The 2018–2019 Annual General Meeting Under the Theme “Practice self-care”

On September 23 and 24, 2019, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the members of the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre (Isuarsivik) was held in Kuujjuaq under the theme “Practice self-care.” All members of the organization were represented except for the … Continue reading →

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21October

Publication of the 2018–2019 Annual Report

The year 2018–2019 marked a turning point for the organization, which consolidated its management and clinical teams. By mid-year, several hires contributed to the year ending with major achievements. As for the Development Plan, all actions and deadlines have been … Continue reading →

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17October

The $40.5M construction budget for the project has been fully secured

On August 29, 2019, the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec announced a joint investment to complete the funding package to provide Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre with a long-awaited facility. This confirmation came right on time to begin … Continue reading →

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18September

Official celebration of the construction work commencement

It was with a real sense of satisfaction, relief, and gratitude that the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre officially broke ground on the new building. More than 100 guests were present to mark this historic moment for the region. We were … Continue reading →

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16July

The Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre refreshes its look

The Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre is pleased to unveil its renewed brand image. It features the unique signature of the original pussy willow and draws on 25 years of experience in the field of culturally-oriented recovery in Nunavik. The logo … Continue reading →

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16July

The construction cost has been evaluated at $40.5M by the Société québécoise des infrastructures

On May 14th, Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre came to an agreement with the Société du Plan Nord regarding the final total budget for the construction project and the creation of a Construction Project Governance Structure. The Quebec government has shown … Continue reading →

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16July

The construction project is on schedule and has already started

The construction of the main facility is scheduled for next summer.  In the meantime, we have to build the access road, parking and underground power line in order to be ready for 2020. Gely Construction was contracted to manage this … Continue reading →

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21June

The construction of the road and housing units to begin this summer

Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre has already secured $19,5 M out of a total construction budget of approximately $40.5 M. The final cost evaluation is under process with the support of the Société du Plan Nord. The remaining funding balance shall … Continue reading →

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21June

A major revision and improvement underway for our clinical programs

A major component of our Development Plan 2016–2036: Towards a New Isuarsivik Recovery Centre is the revision and the adjustment of our clinical programs and team in order to better suit the needs of our clients from the 14 communities … Continue reading →

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22May

First-ever Nunavik-based organization to receive the Qmentum Accreditation Award

In the spirit of celebrating our 25th anniversary, Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre is proud to announce that we have achieved, Qmentum Accreditation from Accreditation Canada. It is the first time in history that a health and social services organization in … Continue reading →

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29April

Accreditation Canada on-site survey scheduled for May

Accredited since May 2017, Isuarsivik Recovery Centre’s team has recently completed the Primer Survey, which was the first step on our quality improvement journey with Accreditation Canada. Accreditation Canada is an independent, not-for-profit organization that sets standards for quality and … Continue reading →

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15November

New Inuit substance-abuse recovery centre in Nunavik: construction begins in summer 2019

Timely $ 6M announcement by Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, ensures no further delay in the project to build the new Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre in Kuujjuaq, Northern Province of Québec. The scope and intensity of the problems … Continue reading →

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