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
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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.