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Ullukkut! Thank you for joining the Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council's (IIKELC) bi-monthly newsletter! We are Nunavut's territory-wide suicide prevention non-profit organization and our mission is to support and encourage Nunavummiut to embrace life. We are committed to offering mental health resources and opportunities to promote community wellness among youth and adults throughout Nunavut.
Please enjoy this message from our
Qikiqtani Regional Coordinator, Nastassja Bjørknes!
It's June already! The warmer weather is upon us, and so too is National Indigenous Peoples' Day on June 21st. As we move closer to summer and to the solstice, we have a beautiful opportunity to reconnect with so many culturally affirming activities on the nuna, including camping, fishing, hunting, and just spending time outdoors and taking care of the land - avataptingnik munarittiarniq. June is also Pride Month, and IIKELC will be sharing information about the rainbow community throughout the coming weeks. As a queer person myself I know firsthand that understanding and showing love to our 2SLGBTQIA+ family is a hugely important part of suicide prevention, especially for our youth - if this is something you'd like to learn more about, keep an eye on our social media. Qujannamiimarialuk for your continued support, and happy spring!