KUUJJUAQ, December 2, 2025 – Makivvik is pleased to announce the launch of a new program, Lilly’s Fund, which will provide financial support to Nunavik Inuit with severe and permanent physical or intellectual disabilities and to their families. Named in honour of Inukjuak’s Lilly Mina and her lifelong campaign to advocate for Nunavimmiut with disabilities and to raise awareness of the challenges faced by their families and caretakers, Lilly’s Fund aims to alleviate the burdens imposed by the lack of accommodations and financial support that many individuals are faced with in Nunavik’s communities.
Spearheaded by Makivvik’s President Pita Aatami, this initiative marks an important step towards facilitating widespread access to disability care in Nunavik. With a timely launch just ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is recognized on December 3rd, Makivvik is hopeful that Lilly’s Fund will alleviate some of the hardships faced by community members living with disabilities and help compensate for the ongoing lack of similar services and care infrastructure in the region.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to Nunavik Inuit who meet the following criteria:
-Must be a beneficiary of the JBNQA
-Living with a severe and permanent disability as established by a healthcare professional
-Must be 64 years of age or younger
-Parents or guardians may apply on behalf of minors
How can I apply?
The application form can be downloaded from Makivvik’s webpage and sent to lillysfund@makivvik.ca. Applications are open as of December 2nd, 2025.
To consult more information about the program’s history, its eligibility and assessment criteria, or to apply, visit the following link: https://www.makivvik.ca/lillys-fund-support-program/
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Contact:
Katharine Morrill
Director of Communications, Makivvik
Makivvik is the land claims organization mandated to manage the heritage funds of the Inuit of Nunavik provided for under the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement. Makivvik’s role includes the administration and investment of these funds and the promotion of economic growth by providing assistance for the creation of Inuit-operated businesses in Nunavik. Makivvik promotes the preservation of Inuit culture and language as well as the health, welfare, relief of poverty, and education of Inuit in the communities.