Minnie’s Hope Social Pediatric Centre Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuaraapik

Minnie’s Hope Social Pediatric Centre Started in 2014 to offer services to children and families of Whapmagoostui and Kuujjuaraapik Named to honor a late community member and her two sons who died tragically in a situation of family violence. The young boys were of both Cree and Inuit lineage Incorporated, nonprofit organization with Cree, Inuit and non-Native sitting on the Board of Directors

The mission of Minnie’s Hope is to help each child of the community achieve his/her potential regardless of their situation and any physical, developmental or social challenges they may be facing.

Services are offered in a home-like, comfortable, welcoming environment

Support is offered in such a way that is: Non-judgmental, inclusive and relationship based More in line with traditional Cree and Inuit philosophies

Walking out 2016

Consultation with elders for the Ungaluk Project- Increasing Protective Factors

Our approach is based on social pediatrics models with a proven effectiveness in helping children achieve their potential.

It has been demonstrated that funds invested at the youngest age in prevention represent significant savings compared with the cost of life long needs in rehabilitation, mental health or social issues

The approach encourages partnership and brings together all available resources for the benefit of the children and their families

Types of Activities Preventive Therapeutic Group stimulation activities Prevention of placement Therapeutic 1:1 developmental stimulation Psychology Art therapy Music therapy Sand therapy Connecting mom/dad and child in placement

Programs Presently Offered at Minnie’s Hope Social Pediatrics Children 0-18 years old and families or caregivers Head Start Pre and post-Natal, activities for ages 0-5 year olds not in daycare or in school Ungaluk Project Increasing Protective Factors for youth 8-12 years old

Kitchen and Gathering Space

Social Pediatric Clinic where everyone comes together at the same level around the table

Play space and Circle time area

Stimulation and Balance fun St

On the land learning

We wish to develop ongoing relationships with : GOING FORWARD We wish to develop ongoing relationships with : both Health Boards (including medical care, social services and Youth Protection), both schools and school boards, both daycares Community organizations the airlines La Fondation du Dr. Julien Private foundations

The door is open and tea is ready!! Come and visit! You are welcome!! The door is open and tea is ready!!