FAQs Archive - Page 2 of 2 - QNIHS

Hunanut tuhagakhat atuqtauniaqat?

by October 19, 2023

Information collected will be used for many purposes including planning, informing policy decisions, improving programs, and developing new ones where required. Subsequent cycles of the QNIHS will take place every five years, allowing Inuit Regions, and the people who shape programs, policies, and decisions, to see how Inuit health is evolving over time and where… Taiguaqpalliqlugu >

Qanuq inulrammiit piqatauni aulatauniaqat?

by October 19, 2023

If children under the age of 12 are selected for the child survey, the child’s parent or legal guardian must participate on behalf of the child. For youth participants ages 12 to 15, a parent or legal guardian must provide informed consent for their participation. Additionally, the youth’s parent or legal guardian can choose whether… Taiguaqpalliqlugu >

Qanuq ilihimaniaqinga tikkuaqtauyakhamnik?

by October 19, 2023

Participants will be randomly selected from NTI’s Inuit Enrolment List. If you are selected, you may be contacted by email, phone or by someone who may come to you at your home. At that time, the person contacting you will let you know you have been selected, let you know a little more about participating… Taiguaqpalliqlugu >

Qanurittut apiqutit apiqhutauniaqat?

by October 19, 2023

Key health priorities have been identified by Inuit. These priorities are being used to determine which questions should be asked.   Questions will focus on many topics including food and nutrition, mental wellness, substance use, and culture and identity, among others. Inuit stated that they also wanted some questions asked that will shine the light on… Taiguaqpalliqlugu >

Humi naunaiyainiq atuqtauniaqa?

by October 19, 2023

The survey will be taking place in all 25 communities across Nunavut in local venues such as community halls, hamlet offices, or other locations. Prior to the start of the survey in each community, there will be a community event in which all community members will be welcome to join.  See more information about community… Taiguaqpalliqlugu >

Kia hivuliqagu tamna Nunavut naunaiyaut?

by October 19, 2023

The Nunavut component of the Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey (QNIHS) is a collaborative effort between Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) and the Government of Nunavut (GN). This branch of the survey is being led by the Nunavut Inuit Health Survey Steering Committee that includes representatives from NTI and GN’s Department of Health. An Inuit Health Survey… Taiguaqpalliqlugu >

Qanuq una naunaiyaut allauva ahiinit?

by October 19, 2023

Inuit are asked to take part in many surveys. Some are carried out by the federal government, universities, and others. Most surveys are not developed by Inuit. The questions asked are not always relevant to Inuit and do not focus on our priorities. The QNIHS questions will reflect the feedback received from discussions with Inuit… Taiguaqpalliqlugu >

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