Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre

Name

Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre

Legal name

Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre

Website

https://qhrc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Research Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Support Communities (BPAMABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health, Wellness & Patient Communities (MPACAJAL)

Keywords

• Community health research
• Indigenous wellness programs
• Inuit health research
• Community-based research
• Cultural safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Iqaluit

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre is an independent non-profit community research institute that delivers community-based health research services, evidence-based wellness programs (Inunnguiniq Parenting Program, Makimautiksat Youth Camp, Timiga Ikumajuq sexual health workshop), mobile applications (Health NU App and Family Services NU App), training workshops and certificate courses, consulting and research evaluation services, and coordinates the NU NEIHR network supporting Inuit-led health research across Nunavut. It also operates the Inuusirvik Community Wellness Hub facility in Iqaluit with rentable spaces for community events.

Product overview

Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre is an independent community research institute offering a portfolio of community wellness programs, research services, and digital tools for Nunavut. The core offerings include the Inuusirvik Community Wellness Hub (a facility with rental spaces), two mobile applications (Health NU App and Family Services NU App) providing health and family service information, and various evidence-based workshops and courses including the Inunnguiniq Parenting Program, Makimautiksat Youth Camp, Timiga Ikumajuq (sexual health workshop), and Qaujisarnirmut Pilimmaqsarniq Research Week. The centre also coordinates the NU NEIHR network supporting Inuit-led health research across Nunavut, and provides research and evaluation consulting services. Programs are delivered in collaboration with Inuit communities and integrate Inuit knowledge systems with Western research methodologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inuusirvik Community Wellness Hub: A versatile community wellness facility offering rental spaces including the Uluk Room and Tagak Library for community events, workshops, and meetings
• NU NEIHR
• Qaujisarnirmut Pilimmaqsarniq Research Week
• Inunnguiniq Parenting/Childrearing Program
• Makimautiksat Youth Camp
• Timiga Ikumajuq (My Body the Light Within)

Products and services

• Inuusirvik Community Wellness Hub (Rental Spaces — Uluk Room and Tagak Library) A community wellness facility in Iqaluit offering two rentable spaces: the Uluk Room (kitchen flex space, capacity 25-30) and Tagak Library (library space for presentations, capacity up to 30). Spaces are available for community events, workshops, and cultural programs at $550/day per space, with fees waivable for registered non-profits and community-serving organizations. Priority is given to non-profits and community-serving organizations.
• Health NU App A mobile application providing health care information relevant to Nunavut communities, covering working in multilingual environments, health system organization, Inuit historical context, and community-specific resources including maps and phone numbers. Developed in collaboration with Pinnguaq.
• Family Services NU App A mobile application providing family service information for Nunavut, covering the family service system, Inuit historical context, and resources for community members navigating family services. Developed in collaboration with Pinnguaq.
• Inunnguiniq Parenting/Childrearing Program An evidence-based parenting/childrearing program based on Inuit philosophy, developed over 5 years with an elders advisory committee. Offered as a drop-in program in many Nunavut communities and in 2 high schools. Includes a 35-hour/5-day facilitator training course delivered by 2 trained instructors and 1 elder instructor.
• Makimautiksat Youth Camp An evidence-based community and land-based program for 9-12 year olds designed to expand protective factors for youth in suicide prevention and wellness promotion. Developed, piloted, and evaluated from 2010-2015 across multiple Nunavut communities.
• Timiga Ikumajuq, My Body the Light Within A 1-day workshop for grades 9-11 students focusing on sexual health and healthy relationships through Inuit performing arts, visual arts, and storytelling. Co-developed with the Qaggiavuut Society for the Performing Arts. Workshops are free for all students due to a grant from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
• Qaujisarnirmut Pilimmaqsarniq Research Week An immersive 5-day graduate-level certificate course for graduate students and early career researchers providing comprehensive understanding of Inuit research methods, Western research skills, and personal and professional development.
• NU NEIHR (Nunavut Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research) A network of 4 hub sites supporting Inuit-led health research across Nunavut through student scholarships, research opportunities, community engagement, and knowledge mobilization. Funded by CIHR and coordinated by Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre as the Nunavut hub site.
• Community-Based Research Methods Workshop A 2-day workshop for communities preparing to implement their own research projects, covering research processes in Nunavut, ethics, and available resources.
• Health Research Ethics Workshop A 1-day workshop for students and communities on health research ethics in general and specifically how ethics are discussed in Inuktitut and Inuit communities.
• Research and Evaluation Services Services supporting organizations with research design, implementation, evaluation, and knowledge mobilization for health and wellness programs.
• Consulting Services Consulting services for health research, program design, evaluation, proposal writing, and community-based research methods for Nunavut organizations.
• Youth Research Gathering An annual youth-focused research gathering providing opportunities for young people to engage in research activities, land-based learning, and wellness programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250 individuals trained as Inunnguiniq program facilitators
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arctic Health Research Network - Northwest Territories: A sister Arctic health research network operating in the Northwest Territories with a comparable mandate to support community-led Indigenous health research. Operates as the territorial equivalent of QHRC's Nunavut network, sharing funding patterns (CIHR NEIHR) and research methodology.
• National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH): A federally-funded national centre that supports Indigenous health research and knowledge mobilization across Canada. Comparable to QHRC in mission (Indigenous health research, knowledge translation), though broader in geographic scope and operates at national rather than community level.
• Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK): National Inuit organization representing Inuit rights, health, and wellness across Canada. Coordinates national Inuit health policy and research priorities that QHRC operationalizes at the community level in Nunavut; both share Inuit-led governance and federal funding relationships.
• Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada: National Inuit women's organization addressing health, wellness, and social issues affecting Inuit women and families. Comparable to QHRC's community wellness programs (e.g., Inunnguiniq Parenting Program) with overlapping focus on culturally-appropriate Inuit health interventions.
• CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health (IIPH): The CIHR institute dedicated to Indigenous health research funding and capacity building in Canada. Funds the NU NEIHR network QHRC hosts; both share focus on Indigenous research methodology, training, and community-led health research.

Regional players

• Aakausisiddiqit Inc. (Inuit Women in Mining, formerly Inuit Women's Association): Indigenous-led community organization focused on Inuit health, wellness, and cultural continuity in Northern Canada. Comparable in community-based wellness programming and Inuit-led governance, though with different regional focus.
• Native Friendship Centre of Montreal / Provincial Association of Friendship Centres: Network of Indigenous community wellness hubs delivering culturally-relevant programs across Canada (outside Nunavut). Comparable community wellness model to Inuusirvik Community Wellness Hub, though serving different Indigenous populations and provinces.
• Mamisarvik Healing Centre (Ottawa): An Inuit-specific residential healing centre serving Inuit clients across Canada. Operates outside Nunavut (Ottawa) but delivers culturally-specific Inuit health services comparable to QHRC's community wellness programming focus.
• Yukon University Research Centre: A Northern Canadian academic research centre conducting Indigenous health and community-based research. Operates in a different territory (Yukon vs. Nunavut) but shares the Northern Canadian Indigenous health research context, community-based methodology, and federal funding landscape as QHRC.

Broad incumbents

• Indigenous Services Canada (ISC): Federal department responsible for Indigenous health service delivery and policy in Canada. Functions as both a funder/partner to QHRC and a broader incumbent in Indigenous health, providing healthcare services to Inuit communities that QHRC's research supports.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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