QIA outlines COVID-19 supports in Resolute Bay
Press Release
Iqaluit, Nunavut, February 9, 2022 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s (QIA) initiative to help alleviate food insecurity and to support isolation efforts for communities affected by COVID-19 continues with a food voucher program in Resolute Bay.
Qikiqtani Inuit living in Resolute Bay are eligible to receive food vouchers valued at $250 per family. If you are more than one family in a household, please contact COVID-19@qia.ca or 1-867-975-8383 for further supports.
“Supporting food security has proven to be an effective tool against combatting the spread of COVID-19 in other communities. We are glad to support the people of Resolute Bay while they navigate and adjust to living with COVID-19 in their community” says QIA President Olayuk Akesuk.
“Resolute Bay can get through this outbreak if we follow the public health guidelines. I am confident that together, we can get back to normal”, says QIA Board Member for Resolute Bay Paul Amagoalik.
QIA, in partnership with Arctic Co-Op Ltd, will be delivering food vouchers to community members in Resolute Bay.
Here is how it works:
- Starting immediately, QIA and Arctic Co-Ops will begin contactless delivery of a food voucher valued at $250.
- A second card valued at $250 will be delivered starting on or around March 2nd, 2022.
The funds for QIA’s COVID-19 response come from the Government of Canada’s Indigenous Community Support Fund.
For more information, please contact:
Karen Flaherty,
Director of Communications,
Qikiqtani Inuit Association
kflaherty@qia.ca
867.975.8432 or
1.800.667.2742
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