Nunavut Hub
In Nunavut, PATH explores how precarious housing and environmental change impact Inuit health and wellbeing, working alongside communities to create solutions grounded in local knowledge and resilience.
Research Focus
The health of land, sea, and sky shapes life in Inuit communities, where a safe home is vital for meeting basic needs and wellbeing. In Nunavut, precarious housing threatens health, especially for children, contributing to challenges like overcrowding, food insecurity, and diseases such as tuberculosis. Our research in the Nunavut Hub aims to understand how housing and environmental factors intersect, working toward community-driven solutions that support Inuit health and resilience.
Housing in Nunavut is deeply connected to physical and mental health, security, and overall wellbeing. For Inuit communities, a healthy home environment is essential to support the basics of life—food, water, sleep, and safety—and to maintain strong family and community connections. Yet many families face precarious housing conditions marked by overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and rising costs. These challenges increase risks for illnesses like tuberculosis and contribute to food insecurity and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Meet the Nunavut Team
