On behalf of Oshki-Anishnawbeg Student Association (OASA) at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, I would like to personally thank you for joining us for a proactive dialogue on suicide. A big thank you goes out to Summer Wawia, OASA … Continue reading
Canadian Nursing Students’ Association
CULTIVATING PASSION, MOTIVATING ACTION. I love the title of the 2013 Annual National Conference of the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association. Welcome to all of the delegates and the Board of Directors who are attending the conference. My talk today will … Continue reading
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Thank you to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) for inviting me back to speak to the first year Medical Students. Our mandate of creating a proactive dialogue on suicide goes a long way in talking with our future … Continue reading
How you talk about suicide does make a difference.
How you talk about suicide does make a difference. By Katharine Fountain. “I am hesitant to post this, but I am going to because it matters to me and affects how I feel on a daily basis. I have a … Continue reading
Thanks Lakehead University
A big thank you goes out to all of the Lakehead University (LU) students, faculty and staff who came out for a conversation on suicide. To all those who could not find a way to join us, we know you … Continue reading
Our visit to Wapekeka First Nation. Guest blog by Susan Aglukark.
This past August, Scott and I were invited to speak at Wapekeka First Nation in Northern Ontario at their 20th Anniversary Survivors gathering and conference. This would be the first time that Scott and I were able to combine our … Continue reading
Miramichi New Brunswick
My long journey to Miramichi New Brunswick began when I met Todd Chadwick in 2010. He said, “we need to bring you to Miramichi.” I invite you follow my blogs this week as I journal my experience in Miramichi, Eel … Continue reading
2012 World Suicide Prevention Day
It’s World Suicide Prevention Day. Today is a day, all around the world, to celebrate that suicide can be prevented. Many have asked, “what can I do to prevent suicide?” I will start the answer from a mentor of mine … Continue reading
Bullying in Schools…I Think This Would Help
I’ve got an idea and I believe it would have a dramatic affect on bullying in schools. Back in October of 2011 I did a presentation to the Laurentian University School of Education students and I opened with the words of … Continue reading
Susan Aglukark takes a little less, donates song proceeds to Collateral Damage
For Immediate Release Singer Susan Aglukark takes a little less, donates song proceeds to suicide prevention All sales proceeds from single, Take a Little Less, to benefit the Collateral Damage Project June 12, 2012, Thunder Bay, ON – Known for weaving messages of hope into her songs, Inuk singer … Continue reading