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 book is also a companion to the workshop “How to Talk to Children about Suicide“. The workshop describes how children are affected by grief and what families and friends can do to support a grieving child.
Talking to Children About Suicide is available in Inuktitut, English, Inuinnaqtun and French; you can request it by emailing embracelife@inuusiq.com.
We hope this resource can help families navigate these difficult conversations. Please know that you are not alone.
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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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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.