Module 1: Introduction to Nunavut’s Legal System
5 Topics | 4 Check-Ins
Module 2: Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) Principles and Legal Practices
4 Topics | 3 Check-Ins
Module 3: Historical Context of Nunavut’s Legal System
5 Topics | 4 Check-Ins
Module 4: Language and Identity
6 Topics | 5 Check-Ins
Module 5: Alcohol Use and Community Well-being in Nunavut
4 Topics | 3 Check-Ins
Module 6: Intergenerational Trauma
4 Topics | 3 Check-Ins
Module 7: Socio-Economic Effects
7 Topics | 6 Check-Ins
Summary – Module 5
Module 5: Alcohol Use and Community Well-being in Nunavut explored the complex legal, social, and cultural issues surrounding alcohol use in Inuit communities, focusing on the impacts and the role of law and policy in addressing alcohol-related harm.
The History of Alcohol in Inuit Communities: Participants examined the historical introduction of alcohol to Inuit communities and its devastating effects on social and cultural structures, including its link to violence and incarceration.
Alcohol Use and Legal Frameworks in Nunavut: This section also looked at the relationship between alcohol use and the legal system, particularly the Nunavut Liquor Act, exploring its work in addressing alcohol-related issues and violence.
Health Services and Community-Based Approaches: Participants explored the role of public health services and community-driven initiatives aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm, emphasizing the importance of collaborative and culturally relevant efforts in harm reduction.
Broader Societal Impacts of Alcohol Harm Reduction: This topic focused on the broader societal implications of alcohol harm reduction efforts, including their impact on community well-being and long-term health outcomes.
Overall, Module 5 provided participants with a greater understanding of the legal and policy frameworks surrounding alcohol-related harm in Nunavut, highlighting some of the challenges, legal responses, and ongoing efforts to address alcohol use and mitigate harm for Nunavut communities.