Services dedicated to Inuit
Many members of Inuit communities migrate to large urban centers, such as Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, for a variety of reasons. These reasons may include a lack of services and infrastructure, overcrowded housing situations, poorer health outcomes, lower access to education or employment opportunities, and environmental degradation in their home communities, just to name a few.
Tiohtià:ke’s Inuit population is growing rapidly, and is over-represented in populations experiencing homelessness and living with lower-income or no income. Inuit in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal obviously have access to services aimed at Indigenous communities in general. However, it remains important that they have access to programs and services that cater to their specific cultures, realities and needs.
Below, you’ll find a list of services specifically dedicated to the Inuit population in Tiohtià:ke. Before visiting an organization, it’s a good rule to call to make sure it meets your needs, and to find out the best times to receive services.
Inuit organizations
Southern Quebec Inuit Association (SQIA)
AISQ provides services to the Inuit in southern Quebec. It is a safe, welcoming place for individuals and families to attend community events, cultural workshops and social activities. Services include listening, support, holistic and traditional care. Participants have access to food, clothing and household items, as well as county food on occasions.
514 932-5267
1315 Charlevoix street, H3K 3A1 (South-West)
https://www.facebook.com/SQIA2017
Qavvivik – Inuit family and Community Health Centre
Qavvivik offers a medical clinic for Inuit, with or without appointment, on Thursdays at the Indigenous Health Centre of Tiohtià:ke (2100 rue Marlowe, Montreal) from 10:00 am. to 4:00 pm. In addition, they offer a health system navigation service for Inuit, as well as support services for Elders. Qavvivik also offers support to women staying at the birthing center of the McGill University Health Centre, as well as access to country food.
438 380-4670
#203 4468 Wellington Street, H4G 1W5 (Verdun)
Ullivik (by the Inuulistivik Health Centre)
Ullivik is a facility in Dorval that fulfills a regional mandate for the Inuit communities of Nunavik by providing a link between the healthcare facilities of the McGill Integrated University Health Network (RUIS) in Montreal and Nunavik. Services include accommodation, transportation, nursing services and interpreters to organize the stay of Inuit receiving health care in Montreal.
514 932-9047
695 Avenue Orly, H9P 1G1 (Dorval)
https://www.inuulitsivik.ca/healthcare-and-services/northern-quebec-module/?lang=en
Makivik
Makivik’s Tiohtià:ke/Montréal office offers front-line services to Nunavik Inuit, including support in obtaining beneficiary cards and access to community navigators who can provide information and referrals to community organizations and public services.
Day team: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
514 466-5255
Evening team: Monday to Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
514 641-5255
ladams@makivvik.ca or aarreak@makivvik.ca
1111 Dr. Frederik-Philips blvd., 3rd floor, H4M 2X6 (Saint-Laurent)
Kamatsiaqtut – Nunavut help line
Kamatsiaqtut offers its services to Inuit from Nunavut that are currently outside of Nunavut. Listening and support services are available in English, French and Inuktitut. The help line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1-800-265-3333
Ivirtivik (by Kativik Regional Gouvernment)
Ivirtivik works towards the socio-professional integration and skills development of Inuit aged 18 and over. Its goal is to help participants enter the job market or return to school.
514 564-3051
4590 Verdun street, no 200, H4G 1M3 (Verdun)
Non-Indigenous organizations
Chez Doris – Inuit Assistance Program
The Inuit Assistance Program provides front-line and ongoing psychosocial services that aim to be culturally relevant and responsive to the needs of Inuit women. The team meets basic needs such as meals, showers, hygiene products, clothing and a safe place to rest. In addition, the program addresses psychosocial needs by offering individualized intervention plans, active listening, advocacy, referrals, home visits, intervention services, wellness follow-up, as well as legal, social and medical accompaniments.
514 937-2341
1430, Chomedey street, H3H 2A7 (Ville-Marie)
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