Episode 379: DCO Discourse On Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line with Sheila Levy

Episode 379: DCO Discourse On Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line with Sheila Levy

From DCO Discourse... by Distress and Crisis Ontario

July 6, 2026 · 40 min · Season 4

About this episode

Sheila Levy discusses her leadership role in building the Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line and the services they provide.

In this episode, we connect with Sheila Levy, Executive Director of one of our member centres, the Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line. We discuss Sheila's role in building the Help Line from the beginning and her tenure as leader of this evolving organization. From starting out with 14 volunteers to managing 60, Sheila's leadership has led them to expand their services to provide a 24/7 crisis line in collaboration with Distress Centre Ottawa Region. Her story is truly inspiring and with Nunavut Day happening on July 9, you'll hear about the natural beauty and celebrations happening in Nunavut. To learn more, visit their website at Home - Kamatsiaqtut Nunavut Helpline | 867.979.3333. To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next time. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8 .

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Guest: Sheila Levy

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Organizations: Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line, Distress Centre Ottawa Region

Places: Nunavut

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