Indigenous cultures have been preserved and passed down for generations through oral history and traditions. Storytelling is the fibre that connects us all to one another, and for many survivors of the residential school system, healing begins with storytelling. That’s why more than 15 years ago, survivors from Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Nation in Dawson City, Yukon, came together as K’änächá (Taking Care of Ourselves) to document their memories and experiences.

Indigenous Peoples have always known that the land can heal us. In a time where addiction and unhealthy living are on the rise, remote communities who lack access to urban resources are turning to this ancestral knowledge to heal wounds and promote cultural pride.

In many Nunavut communities, resources and support are scarce, compounding the challenges faced by grieving families. Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit ("Embrace Life Council") has taken on the initiative of assembling and distributing Grief Care Packages as a way to connect with families to show compassion and empathy and offer much needed support after a tragic loss.

The Northern Bridge Community Partnership (NBCP) has been dedicated to nurturing healing, empowering youth and fostering leadership in Indigenous communities of northern Canada for over a decade.

Communities in Nunavut are grappling with a devastating issue: a disproportionately high rate of suicides. These communities are experiencing a relentless cycle of loss, with one family tragedy following another. This unrelenting collective trauma leaves deep scars in the hearts of many Nunavut residents.