Understanding Grief & Loss
Grieving is the normal and necessary journey we embark on after something we have valued no longer exists. If you would like to learn a little more about grief, we encourage you to go through the handout.
Ikpigusungniq
A graphic novel for preteens, and for families to support a grieving child or youth
Navigating Grief, a Guided Journal for Teens
For Nunavummiut youth who have survived the passing of another person. This journal is a guide to help process grief and begin your own healing journey of resiliency.
Healthy Coping Strategies
Inspired by the 2022 United for Life Summit in Cambridge Bay, where Nunavut youth shared and brainstormed a list of healthy coping strategies. Take a moment to read through them, along with colouring pages and other activities.
Children’s Arts and Crafts Activity Book
To inspire creativity and pride in the culture and surroundings of Nunavummiut, IIKELC developed this resource for aspiring and growing crafters.
Navigating Grief, A Guided Journal
Process grief and begin your own healing journey of resiliency. Talking about grief may not be something you’ve done much and might make you uncomfortable to consider. To support the process, this journal includes a variety of writing prompts, mindfulness activities and exercises, quotes, and affirmations.
Youth & Adults’ Arts & Crafts Activity Book
These tutorials were made for Nunavummiut to inspire creativity and pride through art connected to their surroundings.
A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Supporting Children and Teens with Grief, Loss & Healing. This is a guide to help parents and caregivers support their children and teens with grief, loss & healing.
Talking to Children About Suicide
A children’s book for families to support a grieving child
Isumajunnattiarniq
The Isumajunnattiarniq app is a culturally relevant, inclusive, and accessible digital tool designed to support the mental health and well-being of Nunavummiut.
Addiction Education Lessons
This 4-part series covers the topics of childhood trauma and addiction, alcohol, cannabis, and stimulants. It is a unique approach to looking at substances as it covers the general effects and health alternatives to each substance.
Nunavut Colouring Pages
Please enjoy these colouring pages that were developed for the Suicide Prevention Summit.
Our Content
Embrace Life Council strives to support teachers, front line workers, and mental health care professionals by providing comprehensive materials that can be used to help prevent suicide and guide us in dealing with the effect it has on society.
If you can’t find the information you are looking for, we welcome you to contact us to request more specific resources. You will also find useful information throughout our website—see our Training, and About Us sections for more content.