ᑐᙵᓱᒋᑦᓯ tunngasugitsi!

Welcome to the Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families. In these unprecedented pandemic times, we ask that you contact us through our Staff Directory or email us (link below) before heading to our offices. In partnership with parents and the community, Inuuqatigiit Centre fosters strong and proud Inuit children, youth and families.

Jobs Jobs, Jobs!!

Inuuqatigiit Centre is currently seeking talented and dedicated individuals to round out our services for this community. Check out the job descriptions and deadlines by following the link. Could you be the one that helps lead us to the next step?



ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᐱᕐᑯᓯᖕᒋᓐᓂᑦ ᐃᓕᓴᐃᔨ
Early Years Inuit Educators, Inuktitut Language Specialists

Seeking the talents of creative and knowledgeable Inuit who are inspired to work with children, youth, staff and parents to help sustain the community and Inuuqatigiit Centre’s vision for our Inuit EY programs. Could you be the one that helps lead us to the next step?

1 Funds Administrator /
1 Chief Financial Officer

We are building a dedicated team and currently looking for passionate, dedicated individuals. Responsible for the management of IC funds and contribution agreements and responsible for the management of our financial and administrative operations at Inuuqatigiit Centre. Apply today!

A BIG Qujannamiik to All!!

A big round of applause to all individuals, families, agencies, our dedicated DNT Trans-portation Service, the OPS, RBC and many others who have generously supported our families. Thank you to all volunteer drivers who helped make things happen. Let’s keep working together to keep everyone safe!
Arraagumi nutaami quviasugitsi (Happy New Year)!

Parents Help Build the Future on the IC Board!!

We need your passion on Inuuqatigiit’s Board of Directors! Become a valuable addition to our diverse group.
We are seeking one (1) Inuk parent to become our newest board member! Become the strong Inuk voice that helps develop policy and long-term strategic planning for Inuuqatigiit Centre. Please circulate amongst your networks.

Inuit Childrearing Know-How

The traditional knowledge of our ancestors continues to provide support for all ages and stages of becoming a human being. Inuit elders believe that the values and beliefs that were passed down from their parents and grandparents are beneficial for today’s Inuit parents. Find out what the parents’ and children’s roles, responsibilities, and age-appropriate expectations are for you.

Become a Partner with Youth!!

By becoming a partner with us, it will continue the Inuit value of strength-based life promotion. Pilimmaksarniq means development of skills through observation, mentorship, practice and effort.
Find out more! Please follow the link below to the YESS program page.

Learn Inuit Culture Online!

Our Inuit Cultural Online Resource, also known as ICOR, is undergoing some site development. It provides a central resource location for learning about Canadian Inuit culture and traditions. Its purpose is to offer a way of learning about what it means to be Inuit, including some basic vocabulary. Videos are available through this website.

About Inuuqatigiit Centre

Welcome to Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families website. Our Centre serves Inuit children, youth and their families in the southern urban setting of the City of Ottawa. In partnership with parents and the community, we foster strong Inuit children, youth and families by providing a learning environment that will enhance children's overall well being, adaptability and strength in a proud Inuit cultural environment.

Event Calendars

Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is registered on Canada Helps, an on-line donation site for Canadian charities. Inuuqatigiit Centre is a registered charity. The agency was formerly named Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre.

To donate, follow link along the navigation bar. Qujannamiik!

BTG, Bridging-the-Gap

BTG Presentation Evaluation Forms

RFP-Infrastructure

Inuuqatigiit Centre is accepting proposals to hire a consultant to work on a proposal for infrastructure. Please view the RFP here:  RFP for Infrastructure Proposal 2022.

Friends and Partners

PHAC (Public Health Agency of Canada) |

TD Bank | Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start | Minwaashin Lodge | Odawa Native Friendship Centre | Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health | Tungasuvvingat Inuit | City of Ottawa, Child Care Service | The United Way | The Ontario Trillium Foundation | Project North | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board |

Supporters