Community Initiatives & Mental Health

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About the program

A licensed full day, year-round child care centre for Inuit children ages 18 months to 6 years. Since its opening in 2008, Tumiralaat has focused on children’s early learning based on Inuit values regarding the development of self, family, community, resilience, learning, and respect for the environment.

Activities

A rich learning environment (physical, social, emotional and language skills)
Inuit values
Inuktitut language
Cultural storytelling
Inuit traditions
Individual and group play
3 hours of outdoor play daily
Learning about ourselves, families and others
Fair play: sharing and turn-taking
Painting, sewing, beading
Cultural performances of singing and drumming

Highlights

Allowing parents to study and work fulltime
Licensing inspection results were in 100% compliance with Ministry of Education

At a glance

For more information, please contact:

Youth Mental Health System Navigator
613-744-3133 ext. 249
[email protected]