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Title:

Inuit Mental Health Workers: Strength, Resilience, and Retention

Agreement Number:

NRS-2526-0001

Agreement Value:

$10,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This project will examine what Inuit frontline mental health workers identify as necessary to sustain and strengthen their roles in Nunavut’s mental health system, which is shaped by colonial legacies, systemic inequities, and a severe suicide crisis. Using in-depth interviews and the Critical Incident Technique, it will center Inuit perspectives to understand key challenges and supports in their work. This research aims to inform more culturally grounded, trauma-informed services and improve recruitment and retention of Inuit mental health professionals.

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Location:

Saanich East, British Columbia, CA V8R 1P8

Reference Number:

171-2025-2026-Q4-P0030

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Individual or sole proprietorship

Recipient's Legal Name:

Alashua Crowley (University of Victoria)

Federal Riding Name:

Saanich—Gulf Islands

Federal Riding Number:

59029

Program:

Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions

Program Purpose:

To foster and encourage activities and events that promote greater awareness of, and increase knowledge about, polar regions. Attract, inform and inspire new generations to carry on Canada's increasing activities in polar affairs.