Embrace Life Day Activities: September 8–10, 2018

The Embrace Life Council, Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit, is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to support and encourage Nunavummiut to value life. Embrace Life Day is coming up on September 10 (World Suicide Prevention Day).

On September 10, Nunavummiut gathered in communities across Nunavut to show their support for suicide prevention, to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died, to comfort those who grieve, and to strengthen their connection with each other. During Embrace Life Day, we remember that we are all united with each other, through shared experiences, sorrow, hope, determination, commitment, and compassion.

IIKELC held an annual walk in Iqaluit, Nunavut on Monday, September 10, 2018, to honour those who have died by suicide, strengthen our connection with each other as a community, and reaffirm our commitment to life. See below for activities preceding Embrace Life Day.

• Beatrice Deer Concert, opening with Looee Arreak
  Saturday, September 8 • 7:30 p.m. • Inuksuk High School 
  Tickets are $26 in advance ($15 for youth ages 13 to 18), available at Arctic Ventures Marketplace or online at Alianait, and $30 at the door. All Alianait shows are free for elders and kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult
• Free Swim All Day
  Sunday, September 9 • 10:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Aquatic Centre
  For swim times, refer to the summer pool schedule
• Free Turf Time for Youth Ages 13 to 18
  Sunday, September 9 • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. • AWG Arena
• Free Turf Time for Families
  Sunday, September 9 • 4 to 6 p.m. • AWG Arena
• Embrace Life Walk: Everyone is Welcome
  Monday, September 10 • 2 to 2:45 p.m. • Inuksuk High School Parking Lot to Ring Road to High School Parking Lot

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office by telephone or email.