Publications

This sexual health strategy is dedicated to those we have lost to HIV/AIDS and to the many dedicated individuals and organizations who are committed to reducing the current rates of STBBIs among Inuit.

Pauktuutit remains grateful to our many selfless partners, colleagues and friends who have made significant contributions to jointly creating a sexually healthy future for all.

This project was made possible by the support of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Year Published 2017

This project worked with youth in four communities, one community in each Inuit land claim area that had participated in Journey to the Teachings (JTT) injury prevention training: Nunavik, Quebec; Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic region; Inuvialuit, Northwest Territory and Nunavut (Northern Region). Journey to the Teachings was adapted to a three-day workshop specifically for youth. In each community youth were provided with various media to develop youth injury prevention messages around injury prevention related to recreation and sports to include but not limited to: skidoo use, all terrain vehicle use, boating, etc. This allowed youth to be active partners in programs and activities that affect them. Youth are the experts in how to talk to youth and are very innovative in how to get the message out. Engaging youth has always been a challenge for adults when approached from an adult perspective but if youth are provided with a venue to express themselves and offered the option of medium to develop Inuit specific messaging for youth the results will be positive and long-lasting. Messaging is directed to youth by youth. The final products have been shared with all Inuit communities via the Pauktuutit website and Youtube.

During the project, Pauktuutit partnered with all regional governments, land claim organizations and community leadership.

Published: 2013

WEBINAR

• Webinar: Engaging Inuit Youth around Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBIs)

Participants at our sexual health forum in November 2016 identified the need for age-appropriate, sexual health information for youth as a priority to addressing sexually transmitted blood borne infections (STBBIs) within the Inuit population. Therefore, these videos have been developed to promote the use of condoms and regular testing to reduce the burden of STBBIs within the youth population.

The messaging, targeted at youth, was developed and filmed through a collaborative process with local Inuit students attending the Nunavut Sivuniksavut (NS) Program in Ottawa. The NS students felt the best way to reach their peers was to create a video they could share on social media, that is funny and engaging versus a resource that is fear-based.

Year Published November 2016

My Journey has easy-to-read cancer information in English and regional dialects of Inuktitut for people with cancer, their caregivers and healthcare professionals. It gives information to people recently diagnosed with cancer to support them through their cancer journey. It is written especially for Inuit to understand cancer better and to make informed decisions. It will also help Inuit and healthcare professionals communicate with each other. The goal is to support Inuit people with cancer and improve their quality of life.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/MyJourney_Book1_E_OCT2018_FINAL_Revised.pdf

Year Published 2017

My Journey has easy-to-read cancer information in English and regional dialects of Inuktitut for people with cancer, their caregivers and healthcare professionals. It gives information to people recently diagnosed with cancer to support them through their cancer journey. It is written especially for Inuit to understand cancer better and to make informed decisions. It will also help Inuit and healthcare professionals communicate with each other. The goal is to support Inuit people with cancer and improve their quality of life.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/MyJourney_Book2_ENG-Dec7_FINAL.pdf

Year Published 2017

My Journey has easy-to-read cancer information in English and regional dialects of Inuktitut for people with cancer, their caregivers and healthcare professionals. It gives information to people recently diagnosed with cancer to support them through their cancer journey. It is written especially for Inuit to understand cancer better and to make informed decisions. It will also help Inuit and healthcare professionals communicate with each other. The goal is to support Inuit people with cancer and improve their quality of life.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/MyJourney_Sheets_ENG-Dec3_FINAL.pdf

Year Published 2017

Tattoos and body piercings can be so cool, but make sure you do it safely. Many times, tattoos and body piercings are done in the spur of the moment. Think carefully before getting a tattoo or body piercing.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/Brochure_Legal_English_WEB.pdf”

Year Published 2016

Did you know that you can have hepatitis C for many years and not know it? Many people don’t! Hepatitis C is spread through infected blood to blood contact, for example by sharing a toothbrush or a razor with someone who has it. Finding out if you have it or not is as simple as a quick blood test. If you don’t have hepatitis C there are simple things you can do to protect yourself. If you do, there are many treatments available. In many cases it can be cured.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/Pauktuutit-Posters_FeelFineHepC_English_WEB.pdf

Year Published 2016

Each year Pauktuutit participates in National Aboriginal Hepatitis C Awareness Month, which runs for the month of May. Pauktuutit works with partners and communities to hold Inuit-specific hepatitis C awareness activities in the regions and communities during the month.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016_HEPC_Poster_AwarenessDay.pdf

Year Published 2016

Each year Pauktuutit participates in National Aboriginal Hepatitis C Awareness Month, which runs for the month of May. Pauktuutit works with partners and communities to hold Inuit-specific hepatitis C awareness activities in the regions and communities during the month.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016_HEPC_Poster_GettingtoZero.pdf
Year Published 2016

Each year Pauktuutit participates in National Aboriginal Hepatitis C Awareness Month, which runs for the month of May. Pauktuutit works with partners and communities to hold Inuit-specific hepatitis C awareness activities in the regions and communities during the month.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016_HEPC_Poster_WomenChildrenFamilies.pdf

Year Published 2016

Each year Pauktuutit participates in National Aboriginal Hepatitis C Awareness Month, which runs for the month of May. Pauktuutit works with partners and communities to hold Inuit-specific hepatitis C awareness activities in the regions and communities during the month.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016_HEPC_Poster_LaunchEvent.pdf
Year Published 2016