Talking to Children About Suicide – Children’s Book
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 children’s book called “Talking to Children About Suicide” that follows the story of a child attempting to understand and process this type of loss. This.
Isumajunnattiarniq – Nunavut’s New Mindfulness App!
The Isumajunnattiarniq app is a culturally relevant, inclusive, and accessible digital tool designed to support the mental health and well-being of Nunavummiut. Named after the Inuktitut word for mindfulness, Isumajunnattiarniq aims to provide a safe and supportive resource for users of all ages to help manage stress and trauma-related symptoms. Recognizing the ongoing challenges faced.
Addiction Education Lessons
IIKELC is proud to announce a new 4-part addiction education series that covers the topics of childhood trauma and addiction, alcohol, cannabis, and stimulants. This series is a unique approach to looking at addiction and addictive substances as it covers the general effects and dangers as well as health alternatives to each substance we look.
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Nunavut Colouring Pages
Please enjoy these colouring pages that were developed for the Suicide Prevention Summit.
ᐃᓄᑦᓯᐊᖅ Inutsiaq
The Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council is happy to share the Inutsiaq Campaign videos on this special occasion, Pink Shirt Day. On this day, let’s give support and kindness to one another in our communities.
Aippagiittiarniq Discussion Guide
The Aippagiittiarniq discussion guide aims to provide an opportunity for youth to discuss their understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships. We recommend that this discussion guide be used to supplement teaching to youth in grades 8 through 12, though it can be applied to older youth as well.
Children’s Activity and Colouring Book
A colouring book for children, including activities and images that promote and teach about Inuit culture and language.
Youth Online Safety Booklets
The Internet and social media have become a much bigger part of our lives in recent years. It’s important that we know how to stay safe online, recognize possible dangers, and know what to do if something does go wrong.
Inuusivut Anninaqtuq: There Is Help
Going through hard times is normal. We can get through hard times with the love and support of family, friends, Elders, and counsellors.
There is Hope and There is Help
This poster promotes the services of the Kamatsiaqtut Nunavut Helpline, it can be posted anywhere in the community.
Boys of Nunavut
Boys of Nunavut is a powerful, moving and necessary documentary about the mental health crisis taking place situated in Arviat, Nunavut.
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Embrace Life Council strives to support teachers, front line workers, and mental health care professionals by providing comprehensive materials that can be used to help prevent suicide and guide us in dealing with the effect it has on society.
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