The document announces a two-day workshop called "Embracing Life" to develop action items to address suicide in northern Saskatchewan communities. Representatives from various First Nations, health, education and government organizations will attend the workshop at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts on October 29-30, 2013 to provide input on priorities, action items and gaps. The goal is for communities to develop their own plans to promote health, prevent suicide, and support those affected, based on available local resources and building on previous work.
3. What is Embracing Life?
2-day North-wide action based workshop
A starting point to develop action items to address suicide
in every community in the north
Community specific action items based on available
resources
Platform to provide input & plan action steps for
addressing suicide in the areas of health promotion,
suicide prevention, intervention and post-vention
Comprehensive & cross-disciplinary
4. Who’s Involved?
The Embracing Life Committee is composed of
representatives from:
First Nations University of Canada
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
Health Canada
Keewatin Yatthe Health Region
Mamawetan Churchill River Health Region
Metis Nation – Saskatchewan
Ministry of Government Relations
Ministry of Justice
New North SANC Services Inc.
Northern Human Services Partnership
Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority
Northern Lights School Division
Population Health Unit
Prince Albert Grand Council
5. How Will Embracing Life Be Effective?
Background information collected
Best practices, programs, gaps, resources, training
Presentations meant to provide thorough information for
participants
Builds on work that has been done previously
Opportunity for ALL participants to provide feedback &
input on: priorities, action items, gaps
Break out sessions planned to obtain input from front line
staff, community members, Elders, youth, agencies,
organizations, etc.
6. Why is this Important?
We all have a role to play in suicide prevention
Need for ownership & commitment
Building on our strengths
Establishing North-wide supports
A call to action to address suicide
It is each of our responsibility to contribute
We need to work together
7. Event Details
October 29 – 30, 2013
Registration opens at 8:00am
Day 1: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Day 2: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Lunch provided
E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Registration: www.newnorthsask.ca