IHE75 - Iluittuuniq (wholesomeness): Healthy Arctic Peoples and Communities

In the Arctic, iluittuuniq, or wholesomeness, is essential for health and healthy communities. Indeed, health and wellbeing are influenced by interrelationships between physical, mental, cultural, social, ecological and structural determinants and dimensions of health. Therefore, this session will (1) explore what it means to be healthy in the Arctic; (2) characterize how health and wellbeing are interconnected with culture, language, environment, and Indigenous knowledge systems; (3) highlight promising programs and initiatives that support and foster Arctic health and wellbeing; and (4) demonstrate the relevance of considering health inside and outside of the health sector and the need to work across disciplines. 

Co-Chairs: Sherilee Harper, University of Alberta 

Amy Caughey, Nunavut Research Institute/University of Alberta 

Igah Sanguya, University of Alberta/Clyde River, Nunavut 

Jean Allen, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.