Qimaavik women s shelter will move to Apex The staff at Iqaluit women s shelter is now getting ready to move into the old Inusiqsiuqvik treatment centre building in Apex by the end of August. Qimaavik was recently given the building by the Nunavut Department of Health, and hopes to move in by the end of August, she said. The renovation is needed to meet security needs.
People have to be safe.
Qimaavik has secured a forgivable loan from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and and is tendering out work on security improvements. Hughes-Wieczorek said that at its new location, Qimaavik will be able to expand to at least 20 beds and offer programming designed for delivery in a residential setting. Meanwhile, women who have questions may call the shelter for information, Hughes-Wieczorek said. Qimaavik will talk to the clients about any concerns they may have between now and the move to the new facility. It has served us well.