Each year over 4000 Canadians die by suicide. With each loss, families and communities are left to grieve and ask questions about what may have prevented the tragedy. World Suicide Prevention Day is observed each year as a chance to promote understanding of suicide, bring people together, and create hope through action.

All community members are invited to join the Winnipeg Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN) and Campus Well-Being to observe World Suicide Prevention Day at RRC Polytech. Together we will explore how to promote life through building connections.

Keynote speakers Will Landon and Taylor Behn-Tsakoza of the Youth Action Group for Life Promotion will share with us their life promotion toolkit. Strengthening Our Connections to Promote Life: A Life Promotion Toolkit by Indigenous Youth was developed as a youth-focused and youth-led response to suicide, mental wellness, and substance use in Indigenous communities. We’re happy to welcome Taylor and Will to campus.

Event Details

Date: Friday, September 9, 2022

Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm

Location: Roundhouse Auditorium, Manitou a bi Bii daziigae 319 Elgin Ave.

Hosted by Ace Burpee, the event will feature:

• Art making activities by Art Beat,
• Light refreshments, and
• ASL interpretation

Register here

Come in person or contact Breanna Sawatzky for information on how to catch the livestream. For accessibility needs please also contact Breanna.