Our vision, mission
and values

The Pavillon Foster (known today as the Centre de réadaptation en dépendances Foster), the only detoxification centrefor English speakers in Quebec,is mandated to provide addiction services to Inuit. Nunavimmiutfrom the 14 Inuit communities travel to Montreal, sometimes for a few days, sometimes for several months, to receive support in overcoming

Each year, Isuarsivik offers 10 intensive four-week programs in Old Chimo, welcoming 4 to 8 clients per session.

Isuarsivik finds permanent office space in Kuujjuaq in a 1940s American Air Force building. Services are expanded to all James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement beneficiaries and their loved ones facing challenges related to substance use. Isuarsivik offers a 4-week outpatient treatment program, Monday to Friday.

Isuarsivik closes for a few months after facing several organizational and financial challenges, and then reopens at the end of the year.

Ten Inuit men and women complete their substance use training to become Isuarsivik employees.

Roda Grey becomes the first Inuk clinical supervisor in Canada certified by the Canadian Council of Professional Certification.

The Board of Directors adopts a Development Plan to address the growing needs and priorities identified by the Inuit of Nunavik.

The Family Approach Development Working Committee submits a full report with recommendations for implementinga new collective recovery programat Isuarsivik.

Isuarsivik graduate, Louisa Kuananack, becomes the first guest to share a testimony at the Annual General Meeting in honor of every guest’s inspiring journey.

Isuarsivik Treatment Centre is renamed Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre to strengthen its positioning in Nunavik and beyond.

Isuarsivik unveils a renewed logo to establish a strong branding foundation for the years ahead.

Construction on the access road to the new Centre begins, along with the first staff fourplex.

The access road to the new Centre is completed.

Isuarsivik receives certification from the Ministry of Public Security.

The project Ilagiitigut anngiangijaqatigiinnirq ilurqusivuttigut receives the Arctic InspirationPrize and is awarded $1 million for its realization.

Isuarsivik receives the 2020 Quebec’s Health and Social Services Award of Excellence in the category of Ministers’ Choice Distinction for Community Organization.

Artists Mattiusi Iyaituk and Benjamin Isaac complete work on the Qullialuk.

Isuarsivik acquires a new cabin at Navvaataaq Lake, expanding its on-the-land healing space for guests.

All employees are onboarded through an inclusive and comprehensive training approach held in the new facility.

The new collective recovery program is finalized. Based on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, the in-house program adopts a culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach, complemented by best practices in the field of addiction.

Isuarsivik receives the Qmentum Award with Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Isuarsivik holds a National Grand Opening with dignitaries from regional organizations, government representatives, and media in attendance.

Isuarsivik unveils its new anthem, Tasiulaurluk, by Beatrice Deer, featuring Juurini, Kathy Snowball, and Sylvia Cloutier.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, visits the Centre.

Isuarsivik celebrates its 30^th anniversary with a commemorative logo and a series of initiatives honouring three decades of dedication and adaptability!