Empowering Arctic Communities Through Faith and Purpose

Building leaders, inspiring growth, and fostering unity across the North

About IYDT

What is IYDT?


Inuit Youth Discipleship Training (IYDT) was founded by Elizabeth Annahatak. It is a mobile discipleship evangelistic ministry with the intention of empowering young people and churches through networking, teachings, and mentorship. IYDT equips individuals through annual teachings and occasional workshops, tailored to meet the evolving needs of the communities it serves. The trainings are designed based on the needs of the communities and it's young leaders. It is a ministry that is called to come along side others in building up, empowering and equipping in support to each unique vision of the churches and ministries.

Our Vision

To raise up leaders with purpose.

Our Mission

Equip and Support Leaders

Offering guidance and encouragement to emerging and established church leaders.

Discover Purpose

Helping individuals and teams uncover their unique roles in ministry.

Foster Deep Relationships

Building meaningful connections that extend beyond training sessions.

Annual Gatherings

Uniting each year to refresh, reconnect, and reignite our ministry base.

Our Goals

Build an Equipping, Resource, and Revival Center

Providing tools and support for lifelong ministry involvement.

Create Networks to Break Isolation

Fostering a sense of connection and unity among northern communities.

Build Local and Regional Teams

Establishing strong, community-rooted teams across the region.

Participants from Across the Canadian Arctic

A Diverse Gathering of Northern Communities