A graphic novel for preteens, and for families to support a grieving child or youth
Over the years, IIKELC has received many requests for a resource to support families in talking to their children about suicide. In response to these requests, we have created a graphic novel called “Ikpigusungniq” that follows the story of a child attempting to understand and process this type of loss.
This book is also a companion to the IIKELC workshop “How to Talk to Children about Suicide“. The workshop describes how children are affected by grief and what families and friends can do to support a grieving child and/or youth.
We hope this resource can help families navigate these difficult conversations. Please know that you are not alone.
Ikpigusungniq is available in Inuktitut, English, Inuinnaqtun and French; you can request it by emailing embracelife@inuusiq.com.
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My Healing Journal
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Understanding Grief & Loss
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Navigating Grief, a Guided Journal for Teens
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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.