IIKELC Grief Journal
Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council strives to assist in the grief and recovery journey in the Territory through developing and promoting mental wellness and social inclusion programs and services.
The journey of grief can be extremely hard and there are many different aspects to it. It is a multidimensional process. Beyond feelings, our reactions to loss has physical, psychological, behavioral, physiological, spiritual, social, and cultural impacts. It can affect each domain to different degrees and intensities across our lifespan and for each loss we suffer.
This journal is a guide to help 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.
This book is not a replacement for a therapist, medication or medical treatment. Mourning the death of someone who died by suicide usually requires the support of others. Surround yourself with loved ones for support. Everyone is different, and everyone reacts differently.
More Resources
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
Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council developed this Arts and Crafts Book to inspire creativity and pride in the culture and surroundings of Nunavummiut. Children can practice their creative skills in different forms as each project has a unique style of art to work with. Children ages 9 and over may work independently, younger children.
Youth & Adults’ Arts & Crafts Activity Book
Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council developed this Arts and Crafts Book to inspire creativity and pride in the culture and surroundings of Nunavummiut. Youth and Adults can practice their creative skills in different forms as each project has a unique style of art to work with. This book contains projects made in Nunavut by.
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. Each child is different in how they understand and respond to grief. Their response will depend on age, maturity and developmental level, and their ability to understand.