Embracing Life:Northern Saskatchewan Working Together

October 29 and 30, 2013E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts in Prince Albert

IntroductionHow Embracing Life was developedThe need for continued ACTION

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

Who’s Involved?The Embracing Life Committee is composed of

representatives from:First Nations University of Canada

Federation of Saskatchewan Indian NationsHealth Canada

Keewatin Yatthe Health RegionMamawetan Churchill River Health Region

Metis Nation – SaskatchewanMinistry of Government Relations

Ministry of JusticeNew North SANC Services Inc.

Northern Human Services PartnershipNorthern Inter-Tribal Health Authority

Northern Lights School DivisionPopulation Health Unit

Prince Albert Grand Council

How Will Embracing Life Be Effective?

Background information collectedBest practices, programs, gaps, resources,

trainingPresentations meant to provide thorough

information for participantsBuilds 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.

Why is this Important?We all have a role to play in suicide

preventionNeed for ownership & commitmentBuilding on our strengthsEstablishing North-wide supportsA call to action to address suicideIt is each of our responsibility to contributeWe need to work together

Event DetailsOctober 29 – 30, 2013Registration opens at 8:00amDay 1: 8:30 am – 5:00 pmDay 2: 8:30 am – 4:30 pmLunch providedE.A. Rawlinson Centre for the ArtsPrince Albert, SaskatchewanRegistration: www.newnorthsask.ca

Thank YouQuestions, Comments?