Who we are & what we do
Located in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Paqqijamik Naalangiq operates as an independent center of excellence dedicated to advancing people-centered and partnership-oriented health research with the goal of achieving positive transformations in Nunavut’s healthcare system and enhancing patient care and health outcomes for Inuit.
Vision
A centre of excellence for people-centered and partnership-oriented health research for Nunavut communities.
Mission
A Nunavut based partnership that provides evidence-based knowledge to inform health policy, practices, programs and research in Nunavut, by Nunavummiut and for Nunavummiut.
Our Values
Respectful relationships
Service for the community
Consensus decision making
Innovative and solution-seeking
Open, welcoming, and inclusive
Skill development through practice, effort, and action
Ethical and community-centered research
Respect and care for the land, animals, and environment
Working together for a common cause, for the common good
What are Paqqijamik Naalangniq’s Key Priorities?
The Paqqijamik Naalangniq NuSPOR Support Unit provides research support through:
- Investing in local health research capacity building and health research training
- Patient partnerships – ensuring Nunavummiut guide health research priorities and are partners in all phases of research
- Data management – ensuring controlled, efficient, secure digital/electronic data systems and the capacity to manage access and usage.
About our Logo
Healthcare relationships within Nunavut communities must be rooted in Inuit Values. The beadwork imagery represents patience, perservance and determination required to sustain those relationships with those Values.