March 29, 2022
By reception_isuarsivik

 The Pingngupaa Challenge continues to grow year after year and succeed with its month of sobriety throughout Nunavik. For its 5th anniversary, the Challenge raised more than $45,000 and reunited over 220 participants from the region and beyond, all willing to experience a healthier lifestyle for 28 days. The Pingngupaa Challenge also gives participants the mental space necessary to reflect on the sacrifices and determinations it takes for Isuarsivik’s guests to begin a healing journey and stay sober during the 6-week program.

The enthusiasm for this challenge motivates and inspires all participants to kick off the new year with healthy habits. During the whole month, Isuarsivik engaged with all participants  daily by posting inspiring and useful messages in the private Facebook group for Pingngupaa participants.

  •  “It has been a fun month. I got so much sewing done on weekends too!” — Ittuvik Saviadjuk Paquet
  • “It’s been 11 weeks that I haven’t drink alcohol I’m so happy and proud of myself I did it for my kids —Victoria Ittuk
  • “Hi i want to say to all my fellow participants for the challenge we made it and let’s celebrate what we did to be sober and i want to say i haven’t touched alcohol for eight and a half month and tomorrow will be ninth nakurmimarialuk for letting me join and hope to do this again god bless you all.” —Charlie Jobie Ekomiak
  • “I have never gone this long without drinking alcohol in a long time… The craving is still there but has become more bearable as the days pass. Having done this with my spouse has made it a lot easier, without her support I know, I would have not gone this long…” —Eric Atagotaaluk

The Pingngupaa Committee wishes to extend its heartfelt gratitude to its ‘Recovery Champions’ who made the 2022 Challenge a wonderful edition:

DonationsSilent AuctionPrizes
–      Makivik Corporation
–      TIVI Inc.
–      Ian Lafrenière, Member of Vachon
–      Denis Lamothe, Member of Ungava
–      Sylvie Bérubé, Member of Parliament
–      Mine Raglan
–      Bouthillette Parizeau
–      SunLife
–      Nergica
–      EVOQ		–      Tarquti Energy Inc.
–      Nunavik Rotors
–      Winifred Designs
–      Ilagisaq

–    Air Inuit
–    Canadian North
–    Taqramut Transport Inc.
–    Nunavik Fur
–    Qarjuit Youth Council
–    TLS Nunavik

A special thanks to TLS Nunavik, a strong ally to the Challenge who provided promotional material and gifts designed by Tania Mesher Inaarualik. They also shared a variety of motivational messages on the Facebook group weekly.

The Committee is also very proud to have received inspiring words from strong supporters, namely Charlie Okpik, Elisapie and Pita Ataami. Thank you to you three!

The annual draw amongst participants and sponsors is scheduled for March 28, 2022 and will be broadcast live on the Isuarsivik Facebook page.

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