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Our mission, vision and values

 

Mission and Vision

Mission: Tải game bắn cá đổi thẻ càoOur Mission is to enhance the well-being and self-reliance of Nunavummiut through integrated and innovative services.

Tải game bắn cá đổi thẻ cào“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

11 December 2020
COVID-19 Department of Family Services update
The Income Assistance Offices are closed for in person appointments. This closure is meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community and to...
23 November 2020
Child Welfare Protection- Important Contact Information
The Department of Family Services would like to remind everyone that we all have a duty to report incidents of child abuse and neglect to the Family...
09 November 2020
November is Adoptions Awareness Month
Department of Family Services would like to recognize, honour and celebrate Nunavut’s adoptive families.
30 October 2020
Call for proposals – Targeted Labour Market Program
The Department of Family Services is now accepting proposals for targeted employment and training initiatives to be delivered in the 2020-21 fiscal...
22 October 2020
Call for Foster Parents in Nunavut
Would you like to make a difference in the life of a child or youth?
22 September 2020
Gender Equality Week September 20-26, 2020
September 20-26 is Gender Equality Week in Canada. This year’s theme is “Because of you”, which recognizes and celebrates the activists and advocates...
09 September 2020
Call for Income Assistance Appeal Board Members
The Department of Family Services is accepting applications for the Income Assistance Appeal Board. This is a two-year term beginning October 17,...
28 August 2020
Government of Nunavut holding Apprenticeship Act consultations
The Department of Family Services is continuing Nunavut-wide public consultations on the Apprenticeship Act this September.
04 June 2020
Minister Sheutiapik marks the anniversary of National Inquiry report into MMIWG
The Honourable Elisapee Sheutiapik, Minister of Family Services, today released the following statement:
13 May 2020
Income Assistance and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
If you receive Income Assistance (IA), this is what you need to know when also applying for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB payments):
23 April 2020
Foster Care Rates Increase
The Department of Family Services’ Family Wellness Division is committed to supporting all caregivers, foster parents and kin parents in Nunavut...
21 April 2020
T5007 Slips
The Department of Family Services’ Income Assistance Division informs Nunavummiut that T5007 tax slips for 2019 Income Assistance recipients have...
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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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Nunavut Apprenticeship Act Consultation



Arviat - September 30, 2020 – 7 p.m.
Community hall, John Ollie Complex.
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Arviat - Le 30 septembre 2020 – 19 h
Salle communautaire, complexe John Ollie.

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