When we think of the Arctic, we often think of global warming. But a deeper, darker issue plagues the region. In the northern Canadian town of Iqaluit, women are eight times more likely to be victims of domestic violence. See how brave Arctic women are supporting each other at Qimaavaik (Inkitut for "A Place to Run To"), a safe haven for abused women and children. Through peer support and counseling, they are building self-esteem and healing wounded spirits.
Learning Questions
1. Draw the cycle of domestic abuse.
2. How are some women recovering from domestic violence after receiving help from Qimaavaik.
3. Give examples of how we help support the Qimaavaik center.
4. State the causes of Domestic abuse in this isolated area.
5. Propose changes to the town of Iquluit that would alleviate the domestic violence issues.
6. Infer the reasons why women are the victims of domestic abuse rather than the men.
7. Point out what increased funding could provide for the children and abusers of the residents of Qimaavaik.
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