Contribution: Substance Use and Addictions Program
Kitikmeot Friendship Society
$799,440.00
Nuna Buddies Youth Addictions Program
FY 2024-25 · 2025-01-01
Summary
This project will provide support to Inuit youth (12 to 19 years old) residing in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut who are struggling with substance use and are at a higher risk of mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. The program will provide an array of services, including counseling, group therapy, and recreational activities, all aimed at empowering youth and helping them overcome their addiction issues.
Department
Program
Substance Use and Addictions ProgramSubstance Use and Addictions Program (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Business Number
784287542
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
2425-HQ-000073
Agreement Start Date
2025-01-01
Agreement Title
Nuna Buddies Youth Addictions Program
Agreement Title (French)
Nuna Buddies Youth Addictions Program
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$799,440.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project will provide support to Inuit youth (12 to 19 years old) residing in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut who are struggling with substance use and are at a higher risk of mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. The program will provide an array of services, including counseling, group therapy, and recreational activities, all aimed at empowering youth and helping them overcome their addiction issues.
Description (French)
Ce projet apportera un soutien indispensable aux jeunes Inuits (12 à 19 ans) résidant dans la région de Kitikmeot, qui sont aux prises avec des problèmes de toxicomanie et sont plus susceptibles d'avoir des problèmes de santé mentale et des pensées suicidaires. Le programme fournira un ensemble de services, notamment des conseils, des thérapies de groupe et des activités récréatives, dans le but de responsabiliser les jeunes et de les aider à surmonter leurs problèmes de toxicomanie.
Expected Results
Targeted stakeholders and Canadians access evidence-informed information related to substance use and are equipped with the capacity (knowledge, skills and supports) to inform their decisions and actions related to substance use.
Expected Results (French)
Les intervenants et les Canadiens ciblés ont accès à des renseignements fondés sur des données probantes concernant la consommation de substances et ont la capacité (connaissances, compétences et soutien) d’éclairer leurs décisions et actions en matière de consommation de substances.
Organization Code
hc-sc
Organization
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Program Name
Substance Use and Addictions Program
Program Name (French)
Programme sur l’usage et les dépendances aux substances
Program Purpose
Health Protection and Promotion
Program Purpose (French)
Protection et promotion de la santé
Recipient Business Number
784287542
Recipient City
Cambridge Bay
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Kitikmeot Friendship Society
Recipient Postal Code
X0B 0C0
Recipient Province or Territory
NU
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
271-2024-2025-Q3-00020
