Training for Healthier Communities

Community Health Centre, Arctic Bay, Nunavut

Much of the responsibility for community health in Nunavut lies in the communities themselves, in the hands of front line community health workers. A major element of their challenging job is to educate other Nunavummiut on health issues ranging from disease prevention to public safety throughout the territory.

It's a demanding task that requires training and professional development support. In June, the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) contracted Aarluk to help coordinate regional training workshops for community health workers across Nunavut. One workshop will be held in Iqaluit from November 28th to December 2nd for workers of the Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin) Region, and a second workshop will be held from January 9th to 13th for workers of the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions. Patti Black and Geoff Rigby of Aarluk are now working with Janelle Budgell and the H&SS Advisory Committee to develop a schedule for training sessions and coordinate logistics for both of the upcoming meetings.



h/t Geoff Rigby