Pangnirtung hails success of Inuit Child First Initiative – Nunavut News
March 17, 2025
Report commissioned by hamlet shows positive effects of food vouchers on the community
Like many communities in Nunavut, Pangnirtung has been a beneficiary of the Inuit Child First Initiative, which is linked with Jordan’s Principle.
The program saw around $5.4 million go into providing food vouchers for families of each Inuit child worth $500 a month, plus an extra $250 a month for children under the age of three, to obtain nutritious food.
According to a report commissioned by the hamlet, since the program began in January 2024, almost everyone who received benefits under the program indicated that they have been able to feed their children healthier options.
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