Tungasuvvingat Inuit: Call for Members – Restorative Justice Committee

Press Release

Tungasuvvingat Inuit’s Restorative Justice Initiative is looking for community members who want to become a part of the first Inuit specific Restorative Justice program outside of Northern Communities!!

The focus of this initiative is to work with Inuit that have come in conflict with the law; helping navigate them through culturally specific resources and supports. The Restorative Justice Initiative adheres to the 8 Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit guiding principles:

Inuuqatigiitsiarniq‐ Respecting others, relationships and caring people.

Tunnganarniq‐Fostering good spirit by being open, welcoming and inclusive.

Pijitsirniq‐ Serving and providing for family and/or community. Aajiiqatigiinniq‐ Decision making through discussion and consensus.

Pilimmaksarniq‐ Development of skills through practice, effort and action.

Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiingniq‐ Working together for a common cause.

Qanuqtuurniq‐ Being innovative and resourceful

Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq‐ Respect and care for the land, animals and the environment.

If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a committee

the Restorative Justice Coordinator (below) to fill out an application at either the Family Resource Center at 297 Savard or at Tungasuvvingat Inuit’s Head Office

located at 1071 Richmond Rd.

Restorative Justice Coordinator:

Joshua Payer

Office: 613-565-5855 x230

Email: rjcoordinator@tungasuvvingatinuit.ca

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