Suicide occurs across all age, economic, social, and ethnic boundaries.
- In 2013, 45 Nunavummiut died by suicide
- Suicide is preventable. Most people who attempt suicide want to live but are overcome with emotional pain and cannot see any other way to handle a situation that may seem overwhelming and impossible to bear
- Most people who die by suicide give definite warning signs of their suicidal intentions. This is one reason learning to recognize these signs and how to respond to them is so important
- Talking about suicide does not cause someone to become suicidal or increase the risk. Showing genuine concern by asking about suicide directly can be part of an immediate intervention
- Four out of five people who die by suicide have made at least one previous attempt
- Suicide occurs across all age, economic, social and ethnic boundaries
- Males die by suicide more than three times as often as females but three times more women than men attempt suicide
More Resources
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.