Family Well-Being (FWB)

“Serving a child, means serving a family”

Inuuqatigiit Centre’s Family Well-Being (FWB) program builds on the strengths of the children, youth and their families by providing holistic supports tailored to the unique needs of each family. The programs’ emphasis is on prevention and cultural acquisition and serves Inuit parents children, youth and non-Indigenous foster and adoptive families.

The Family Well-Being team manages the intake process for all families interested in participating in Inuuqatigiit programs. It also provides safe spaces and wrap-around supports for families, delivers the Inuit-specific parenting program Inunnguiniq, plans land based family camps, offers sharing circles for men and women, wellness activities including family and youth drop-ins, cultural evenings, and education/support to adoptive and foster parents.

The Family Well Being program offers a team approach to family wellness through Cultural Programs, Family Supports, Wellness Programs, safe spaces and programs specific to Inuit Families and children. We envision a holistic approach where families and community can access a variety of services, specific to their particular needs.

For information, please contact:

Manager: Janice Messam, 613-744-3133, ext. 211 or 613-415-5768

Michayle Hay-Amarolik, Assistant, 613-744-3133, ext 259
Courtney McDonald, Child Welfare Support Worker, 343-548-8577
Portia Gadd, Child Welfare Liaison Worker, 613-371-6790
Camille Wyllie, Family Support Worker, 613-852-0777
Graham Johnson, Men’s Services Worker, 343-997-6706