The Kativik Regional Government’s seniors policy and its action plan November 27, 2017
The Kativik Regional Government’s seniors policy and its action plan as provided for in the “Age-friendly municipality” (AFM) initiative; as well as the municipal seniors policies and action plans of the municipalities participating in the collective AFM initiative application, was adopted November 27, 2017 -ordinance number: 2017-03.
The policy was drafted to establish the foundations and the values of an age-friendly living environment in Nunavik.
Kativik Regional Government-Regional and Local Development Department and Nunavik Elders’ Committee assume responsibility to implement some 86 actions (2018-2021)

The Kativik Regional Government’s seniors policy and its action plan as provided for in the “Age-friendly municipality” (AFM) initiative; as well as the municipal seniors policies and action plans of the municipalities participating in the collective AFM initiative application, was adopted November 27, 2017 -ordinance number: 2017-03.
The policy was drafted to establish the foundations and the values of an age-friendly living environment in Nunavik.
Kativik Regional Government-Regional and Local Development Department and Nunavik Elders’ Committee assume responsibility to implement some 86 actions (2018-2021)
Municipality Friend of Elders (MADA)
The Department and representatives of the Elders’ Secretariat-Active Ageing, programs and policies development held a conference call at the end of June to discuss the implementation of MADA in Nunavik:
-obligations and deliverables;
-stakes and realities faced by the Elderly in northern communities;
-current project status;
-support plan presentation: nature of the support, communications and schedule;
-the Montreal-based Carrefour action municipale et famille (CAMF) (unofficial translation: Crossroad municipal and family actions).
Message of the Chairperson
The Kativik Regional Government Seniors’ Policy and Action Plan embodies our respect for our elders, our deep concern for their well-being and our desire to recognize them as invaluable members of our communities. Nunavik elders are an inspiration to all of us who follow in their footsteps. They are the custodians of our Inuit culture.

This policy and its action plan are addressed to Nunavik elders, the northern villages, the Kativik Regional Government (KRG) and all regional organizations, as well as the governments of Québec and Canada. I want to emphasize that each of the issues raised in this document is important to the KRG Council and its Executive Committee. I look forward to seeing the implementation of many of the proposed solutions as quickly as possible.

As well, as the mayors and councils of the 14 northern villages now undertake the preparation of their own local seniors’ policies, I want them to be assured of the KRG’s full support.

Finally, I would like to extend my appreciation to the Secrétariat aux aînés, Direction du vieillissement actif, Ministère de la Famille, the Nunavik Elders’ Committee, the Carrefour action municipale et famille, the KRG Counsellor for Elders and Women Issues, and the KRG Regional and Local Development Department for their extensive and collaborative work. Their achievements contained in this document should be a source of great pride for them all.