Inotsiavik Centre

Year:
2023
Region:
Inuit Nunangat, Nunatsiavut
Type:
Laureate
Theme:
Culture, Arts, & Language, Economy, Education, Health & Wellbeing
Category:
$1 Million

Inotsiavik, meaning “a place to live well” in Nunatsiavummiutut, is an Inuit youth-led initiative dedicated to language and culture revitalization. This program will increase proficiency in Inuit cultural skills and Inuttitut in a safe, welcoming environment. Inotsiavik’s goal is to establish a not-for-profit cultural centre in Hopedale to host a range of programming committed to strengthening skills, confidence, and pride in Inuit identity. Inotsiavik aims to nurture traditions, promote intergenerational healing, and enhance overall health and well-being within Nunatsiavut.

Prize Awarded: $1,000,000

Nominator: Sophie Pamak
Nunatsiavut Government’s Department of Health and Social Development
Team:
Vanessa Flowers (Co-Lead), Nicholas Flowers (Co-Lead), Kimberly Pilgrim (Co-Lead), Emma Gilheany, Malaya Kisa-Knickelbein, Reuben Flowers, Rosie Piercy, Valerie Flowers, Veronica Flowers