| Organization: | Tungasuvvingat Inuit - Urban Inuit Community Centre | ||
| Phone Numbers: | 613-565-5885 | ||
| Fax: | 613-563-4136 | ||
| Email: | info@tiontario.ca | ||
| Website: | www.tiontario.ca | ||
| Address: |
1071 Richmond Rd W Ottawa, ON K2B 6R2 |
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| Intersection: | New Orchard Ave and Richmond Rd | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | ||
| Service Description: |
Community centre that provides services adapted to the needs of Inuit clients The Family Well-Being Program (1071 Richmond Rd): Prevention-focused, culturally-responsive supports to promote healthy communities * supports families to heal from the effects of intergenerational trauma, reduce violence * addresses the over-representation of Indigenous children and youth in child welfare and youth justice systems Child development and nutrition * cultural development and retention * parenting and care-taking skills * community development * pre and postnatal program Youth Program (1071 Richmond Rd, 297 Savard): Various programs that promote Inuit culture and language * life skills education * promotes exercise * provides alternatives to negative environments Counselling Services: assists clients with day to day personal and emotion struggles * Inuit Residential School Program provides support to former IRS students and their families Community Support Program, Drop In (297 Savard Ave): supportive environment attempting to duplicate the community spirit and cultural surrounding of the Inuit homelands * socialization opportunities * settlement services, housing assistance and information and referral to legal, medical and social services * Interpretation services and assistance in obtaining non-insured health benefits * weekly Inuit women’s healing circle * men's group and Community Kitchen, Weekly Food Bank Housing Support Services (297 Savard Ave): housing-based case management program for clients who are chronically or episodically homeless * general Housing assistance * crisis intervention services Inuit Court and Justice Programs (604 Laurier West): offers supports to Inuit involved with the legal system. Restorative Justice model and Gladue Services Exiting Sex Trade/Anti Human Trafficking Program (604 Laurier West): offers support to Inuit involved in the sex trade being trafficked or at risk in a harm reduction model Employment Services (1071 Richmond Rd): assistance with writing resumes, cover letters, finding employment or training assists in the removal of barriers in the road to long-term employment Cultural Programming : Cultural events and activities throughout the year * Inuit craft workshops * Elders Tea |
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| Fees: | None | ||
| Application: | Call, email or visit website for more information | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Urban Inuit * age restriction depending on program | ||
| Languages: | English ; Inuktitut | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Ottawa (City of) ; Gatineau | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 11-19-2025 |
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