On behalf of the Nunavut Suicide Prevention Partners, we are pleased to invite you to the launch of Nunavut’s third suicide prevention action plan, co-hosted with Facebook, followed by a reception on Monday, June 26 in the Koojessee Room, Frobisher Inn, Iqaluit, Nunavut. A schedule of events is included.
Inuusivut Anniqnaqtuq presents actions that Nunavummiut have agreed to and commit to over the next five years, 2017–2022. The actions within this document are a reflection of the united voices of Nunavummiut. Please join us in celebrating life, resilience and determination.
Please send an RSVP to embracelife@inuusiq.com OR register online.
Qujannamiik! Nakurmiik! Ma’na! Merci! Thank you!
The Embrace Life Council
Schedule
9:30 a.m. – Networking Opportunity
10 a.m. – Opening Remarks
10:15 a.m. – Facebook Presentation
10:35 a.m. – Office of the Privacy Commission of Canada on Internet Privacy
10:50 a.m. – Safety Presentation
11 a.m. – Launch of the 5-Year Suicide Prevention Action Plan: Inuusivut Anninaqtuq
NSPS Partner Presentations Q&A
12 p.m. – Reception Style Luncheon
1:30 p.m. – Breakout Groups
3 p.m. – Community Wellness Walk
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Applications for this year’s Youth Peer Leadership program are now open for youth ages 19-25! 6 communities from the Qikiqtani region have been selected: Successful applicants will travel to Iqaluit from November 29- December 1, 2023. You can find more details about this program as well as the application forms at the bottom of this.
Champion of Mental Health 2023
We are honoured to announce that Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council has been named a Champion of Mental Health and awarded the Best Community Organization of 2023 by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health for providing great public service to Nunavummiut experiencing mental illness. Please read the full press release below.
Mental Health Art Contest 2023
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