Embrace Life Week 2025

Every year on September 10th, we recognize World Suicide Prevention Day / Embrace Life Day. The annual Embrace Life Walk happened in communities all across Nunavut to show support for one another.

This year, IIKELC held special events in Iqaluit and Rankin Inlet to celebrate life and promote wellness for all ages. These activities also included exciting prizes for winners who participated in these events!

These events could not have been possible without the endless support from the Mental Health Team with the Government of Nunavut, local stores, municipalities and community members.



More Resources

calendar

2026 Calendar

Featuring artwork made by the winners of the IIKELC Mental Health Art Contest

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Helpful Tips

To support your mental health and routine.
Here are 5 Tips to begin supporting your wellbeing when feeling stressed or overwhelmed with every day life and responsibilities.

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Cards

Affirmation Cards

To support Nunavummiut who have experienced prior sexual trauma. The cards provide words of encouragement and serve as a reminder of strength and resilience.

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My Healing Journal

Inside this journal, you will find activities that can help you feel better. You can choose to do these activities by yourself or with a trusted grown-up. You do not have to complete every activity. Just pick the ones that you like.

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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.

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Ikpigusungniq

A graphic novel for preteens, and for families to support a grieving child or youth

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