Services dedicated to Inuit communities
Many members of Inuit communities migrate to urban centers like Tiohtià:ke/Montreal due to continued lack of support, services and stability available within their communities. Consequently, Tiohtià:ke is seeing an increase in the general Inuit population as well as an over-representation of Inuit within the street community and within low-income populations.
While Inuit populations have access to services for Indigenous communities, it remains important that they have access to programs that are adapted to their specific cultural needs. You will find below a list of services dedicated specifically to Inuit populations in Tiohtià:ke.
Southern Quebec Inuit Association (SQIA)
514 932-5267
1315 Charlevoix Street, Montreal, QC, H3K 3A1
SQIA provides representation services, community support and advocacy services to the Inuit peoples in Southern Quebec. The community is invited to participate in community workshops, social activities and events such as Inuit Community Feasts. SQIA can also provide information and referrals and is active in raising awareness, promoting rights and defending the Inuktitut language.
Ivirtivik
514 564 3051
4590 de Verdun, no 200 Montreal, Québec H4G 1M3
Ivirtivik works towards the socio-professional integration and skills development of Inuit peoples aged 18 and over. Its objective is to help participants enter the job market or return to school.
Chez Doris – Inuit Assistance Program
514 937-2341
1430 Chomedey Street, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 2A7
In partnership with the Makivik Corporation and Foundation, Chez Doris supports Inuit women who are in a vulnerable and/or homelessness situation in Montreal. This program provides: access to medical care; support for Inuit women in building self-confidence; help for victims of domestic violence; services for inmates at the Leclerc Detention Centre, and; a mail reception service for women without a permanent address.
Ullivik (by Inuulitsivik)
514 932-9047
https://www.inuulitsivik.ca/soins-et-services/module-du-nord-quebecois/
4039 Tupper, door 7, Montreal, Quebec, H3Z 1T5
Ullivik is a facility in Dorval that fulfills a regional mandate for Nunavik communities by providing a link between the health facilities of the McGill Integrated University Health Network (RUIS) in Montreal and Nunavik. Services include accommodation, transportation, nursing and interpreting services to help Inuit receiving health care services in Montreal.
Makivik
1 800 361 7052
1111 Dr. Frederik-Philips Blvd, 3rd Floor, St. Laurent, Quebec H4M 2X6
Makivik’s Tiohtià:ke/Montreal office provides 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.
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