Summary

In many northern communities, gaps exist between wellness needs and the types or nature of programs and services that are provided. With funding from CIHR, the Community Development Team at the Hamlet of Arviat is partnering with researchers and practitioners at Queen’s University and Interior Health, British Columbia to develop and implement a collaborative training program. This project aims to build local capacity in community engagement and meeting facilitation techniques so that the Hamlet can improve its ability to engage local residents and deliver responsive wellness programming.