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Ungammuatuq

June 26 to 29, 2023 (Kuujjuaq)

The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS) and Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre along with representatives of the Ungava Tulattavik Health Centre (UTHC), Inuulitsivik Health Centre (IHC) and the Nunalituqait Ikajuqatigiitut Inuit Association (NIIA) have worked in collaboration to create the first Regional Conference o

Open Space

What is Open Space Nunavik?

Open Space Nunavik (OSN) is based on the Aire Ouverte program in the south, an overall wellness and wellbeing program under development by the NRBHSS, targeting the prevention and promotion of mental, sexual and generalized health issues while also paying special attention to the educational and cultural needs of youth in Nunavik.

A service for young people aged 8 to 30 years old within the region of Nunavik.

Avian Influenza

Canada geese in flight

What is avian influenza (also called avian flu or bird flu)?

Avian influenza is a disease (more specifically, a virus) that can affect and is spread primarily among birds. Wild birds, particularly waterfowl, are natural carriers of the avian influenza virus,  and despite not being automatically affected by the disease, they can transmit it to other wild birds as well as vulnerable domestic birds.

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