Atelihai Inuit

Atelihai Inuit plays a vital role in supporting Inuit individuals and their families across Halifax Regional Municipality. Our efforts focus on promoting overall wellness in our urban Inuit communities. We offer invaluable support for Inuit who are new to the south. We are dedicated to preserving and continuing various cultural programs that enrich the community and foster a sense of belonging.

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Email: Atelihai@mymnfc.com

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    Atelihai Inuit Board

    The Atelihai Inuit board has existed since 2016, with the support of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre and Tungasuvvingat Inuit. In March 2019, Atelihai Inuit successfully secured funding under the umbrella of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre.

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    What We Do

    Atelihai Inuit continues to raise awareness through community updates, network with universities/ colleges, local hospitals, recover centres and other organizations serving the Inuit population of the Maritimes. Most programs provide childcare and a meal.

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    Partnership

    We partner with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre programs and services as well as network with organizations to best support Inuit and their family’s needs through: Housing support, Education, Jordan’s principle, Mental Health Counselling, Etc.

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    Atelihai Inuit Staff

    Frances Palliser - Nicholas, Program Manager

    Dora Takatak - Cultural Support

What We Offer

Social

  • Annual Community Gathering

  • Community Socials

  • Community Drop-in Program

  • Children’s Program

  • Transition Support

  • Wholistic Community Support

Learning

  • Inuit Cultural Lessons: Throat Singing, Drum Dance, Soapstone Carving, Inuit Arctic Games

  • Community Computer

  • Inuit Lending Library

  • Inukitut Language program

Traditions

  • Access to Country Foods

  • Cultural Craft Sessions

  • Inuit Cultural Presentations

  • Traditional Clothing Workshops

Upcoming Events

Serving Inuit and their families across Halifax Regional Municipality