- About the Nunavik Elders Dialogue
- Participants
- Key Themes of the Dialogue
- Main Objectives
- Dialogue Method
About the Dialogue
On June 2 to 4, 2026, in Montréal, the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS) hosted the Nunavik Elders Dialogue: Together for the Well-Being of Elders, a regional gathering dedicated to strengthening collaboration around elder wellness, safety, dignity, and inclusion across Nunavik.
Participants
Around 85 participants bringing together Elders, community organizations, health and social services, regional institutions and municipalities working closely for elder wellbeing across Nunavik.
Main Themes of the Dialogue
The Dialogue was structured around three key themes connected to the realities facing elders and caregivers in Nunavik:
- Elder Safety
Participants discussed the wellness, dignity, and safety of elders, including the prevention of mistreatment, access to information and resources, and ways to strengthen community support and protection for elders and adults in vulnerable situations.
- Community Services and Supports
Discussions focused on services and initiatives that contributed to elder well-being, including health services, home care, caregiver support, cultural programming, community activities, and opportunities that helped elders remain active, connected, and supported in their communities.
- Housing, Environments, and Safe Adapted Living Spaces
This theme explored the importance of safe, accessible, and culturally appropriate living environments for elders, including housing realities, adapted spaces, accessibility, and the broader environments that supported healthy aging in Nunavik communities.
Objectives
Beyond the event itself, the Dialogue was intended to help build long-term momentum and strengthen regional collaboration around elder wellness in Nunavik.
- Strengthen coherence and integration across services for elders
- Reduce fragmentation by improving coordination among partners
- Achieve concrete commitments that were collectively monitored
- Prepare the implementation of the upcoming Regional Elders Coordination Table
How the Dialogue Worked
Over three days, participants took part in presentations, collaborative discussions, and interactive activities designed to encourage open dialogue and exchange between communities and sectors.
The event created space to share experiences, identify priorities, discuss challenges, highlight successful initiatives, and strengthen partnerships across the region.
The approach was collaborative and community-centered, with a strong emphasis on participation, listening, and collective reflection.
What’s to come
More information will follow, including graphic notes as well as a detailed report on the event and an overview of the next steps.