Understanding Manitoba Inuit’s Social Programs Utilization and Needs: Methodological Innovations

Manitoba is home to approximately 1,500 Inuit, and sees 16,000 consults yearly from the Kivalliq region of Nunavut access services. The purpose our study was develop detailed profiles Inuit accessing services in Manitoba, by using administrative data routinely collected Manitoban agencies, support development Inuit-centric This conducted partnership with Association, Elders Manitoba. Findings shows that community living fairly stable, only 5 percent moving out on any given year. settle primarily Winnipeg, a significant proportion depend social programs such as Income Assistance housing support. A number children have contact Child Welfare System. Our results need for more programming, including family language programs.