Every month IIKELC is highlighting inspiring and uplifting stories from Nunavummiut across the territory. This month we are proud to celebrate Brittany Holm! Please enjoy her story below…
“My name is Brittany Holm, I am the Mental Health Outreach and Addictions worker here in Naujaat. I have been working in this position for five years now. I have a 15-month-old daughter Aurora-Wynter with my Fiancé Aaron who I met in Naujaat. The best part about working in the community is getting to see the smiles on people’s faces during community visits & events. During the stressful and difficult moments of life, I like to tell myself that “This too shall pass”. The hard moments don’t last forever even though at times it may feel that way. I believe it’s important to take a few minutes every day to do something for yourself such as going for a short walk to decompress, a hot shower, or reading a chapter of a good book. Time for yourself is vital to maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself and with others.”
– Brittany Holm, Naujaat
ᑐᓴᕋᔅᓴᓕᐊᖑᕋᑖᕐᓯᒪᔪᑦ
Please join us for our annual Embrace Life Walk on Wednesday, September 10, 2025! ᐃᓚᐅᖃᑕᐅᔪᑦ ᐊᕐᕌᒍᑕᒫᖅᓯᐅᑦ ᐃᓴᒃᓯᒪᒋᑦ ᐃᓄᓯᕐᒥᑦ ᐱᓱᒃᓗᑎᒃ!
Every year on September 10, we recognize World Suicide Prevention Day / Embrace Life Day across Nunavut. Join us as we come together to celebrate life and honour the memories of our loved ones. We also invite all communities in the territory to organize their own Embrace Life Week event! ᐊᕐᕌᒍᑕᒫᑦ ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 10ᖑᓕᕋᐃᒻᒪᑦ, ᐃᓕᓴᕐᓯᒍᑎᖃᕐᐸᑦᑐᒍᑦ ᓄᓇᕐᔪᐊᓕᒫᒥ.
ᐊᕐᕋᒍᑕᒫᖅᓯᐅᑏ
Our annual reports unfold the story of how, together, we’ve navigated the complexities of mental health challenges and suicide prevention, driven by our collective commitment to saving lives and fostering hope.