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Our mission, vision and values

 

Mission and Vision

Mission: Our Mission is to enhance the well-being and self-reliance of Nunavummiut through integrated and innovative services.

“One Client, One Plan”

Vision: A Caring Community where all Nunavummiut thrive.

 

Values

  • We believe in respecting others, nurturing relationships and caring for people.
  • We believe that the wellbeing of Nunavut depends on the wellbeing of each of its physical, social, economic, and cultural communities.
  • We believe that ready access to the government and its programs is essential to good government that is inclusive and welcomes the participation of citizens in planning the future.
  • We believe that as communities, and as a government, we are connected and reliant on each other to care for those in need.
  • We believe that it is only by developing a culture of lifelong learning that Nunavummiut can achieve their full potential.

Latest News

18 March 2022
Yearly Income Tax Returns for Income Assistance Recipients
If you are receiving Income Assistance, please be advised that you must file your 2021 Income Tax Return to ensure you receive the benefits entitled...
18 March 2022
Income Assistance Returning to Regular Assessments in April 2022
In April, Income Assistance will return to the regular, full assessment and verification processes in all communities.
07 March 2022
Call for Proposals – Childrearing Community Funding Initiatives
The Department of Family Services is accepting proposals for projects in 2022-2023 that support community-based childrearing programs and aim to...
07 March 2022
Call for proposals – Women’s Initiatives and Men and Boy’s Initiatives Grant Program
The Department of Family Services is now accepting proposals for community-based projects that promote women’s empowerment and that provide services...
28 February 2022
Call for Proposals – Food Security Initiatives
The Nunavut Food Security Coalition is now accepting funding proposals for projects that will address food security in Nunavut in 2022-23.
28 February 2022
Call for proposals – Youth Initiatives funding
The Department of Family Services is now accepting proposals for community-based initiatives that are focused on creating safe youth transitional...
14 February 2022
Income Assistance: Seniors Burial Benefit
On September 1, 2021, The Department of Family Services established a Seniors Burial Benefit to help relieve some of the strain of losing a close...
01 February 2022
Call for proposals – Targeted Labour Market Program
The Department of Family Services is now accepting proposals for targeted employment and training programs to be delivered in the 2022-2023 fiscal...
20 January 2021
COVID-19 Department of Family Services update
As of this morning Nunavut has 175 positive cases of COVID-19.
30 December 2021
Income Assistance appointments in January
Due to increased cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut, Income Assistance appointments will be done by phone as much as possible in January with in-person...
03 December 2021
Clyde River Income Assistance Office Closed
The Department of Family Services would like to advise residents of Clyde River that the Income Assistance Office in the community is closed due to...
18 October 2021
Launch of Family Services NU mobile app
A new mobile app has been launched by Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre (QHRC), with support from the Department of Family Services, to assist...
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Children & Family Services
Foster Parenting   What is the role of a foster parent? Foster parents (foster families) provide a nurturing environment for a child that is unable to remain in their family home.
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet Burial Coverage In certain, specific circumstances, the Government of Nunavut is responsible for burials. Who is covered? Individuals under the care of the Department of
Income Assistance
What is a Productive Choice? A Productive Choice is the name given to any activity that will benefit the community or develop your skills to be as independent as possible. Productive Choices can
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