Today, at exactly 6:42pm, a motion was passed in the House of Commons calling for a National Strategy for Suicide Prevention in Canada. Here’s the motion: “That the House agree that suicide is more than a personal tragedy, but is also a … Continue reading
Nova Scotia Community College, Burridge Campus
This message is for all those who have taken the time to view the Collateral Damage Project (interim) exhibit now at Nova Scotia Community College, Burridge Campus in Yarmouth. I invite you to share your thoughts, feelings and comments on … Continue reading
A Review of the World Suicide Prevention Day Concert in Ottawa
A Celebration of World Suicide prevention Day. September 10, 2011 Ottawa Canada The event was the first of its kind in Canada. The purpose: to create a suicide safer community and to open up a dialogue about suicide. Not talking … Continue reading
Ottawa with Susan Aglukark and Friends of Emmet for World Suicide Prevention Day
Greetings from Ottawa, Canada. I have finally arrived in Ottawa for the World Suicide Prevention Day concert featuring Susan Aglukark and Friends of Emmet. Yesterday I got to meet, face to face with Susan and all of the Irish lads … Continue reading
A Celebration of World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10th, Ottawa
A Celebration of World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10th, Ottawa Get your tickets now and don’t let the stigma that surrounds suicide keep you from attending “A Celebration of World Suicide Prevention Day”. This concert is presented by LivingWorks Education Inc. on … Continue reading
Collateral Damage Project advisor, Russ Courtnall pleads for open dialogue on suicide.
Russ Courtnall, who is part of our advisory team with the Collateral Damage Project spoke with the Calgary Sun about the importance of an open dialogue on suicide. A lot of attention is on the NHL and suicide at this … Continue reading
A Celebration of World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10, Ottawa Canada
Calgary,AB (RPRN) 08/04/11 — (August 3, 2011, Calgary, AB) LivingWorks Education Inc., the Ottawa Suicide Prevention Coalition (OSPC) and the Collateral Damage Project will host a concert on Saturday, September 10th, 2011 at Ottawa’s Centrepointe Theatre headlining Inuk singer/songwriter, Susan … Continue reading
Art Exhibit Opening: Collateral Damage
Art Exhibit Opening: Collateral Damage Time: 08 July, 17:00 – 19:00 Location: Megan Leslie Community Art Gallery, 1-2207 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia Halifax, NS – A collection of photographs titled “Collateral Damage, Images of Those Left Behind by Suicide” … Continue reading
Suicide Prevention: A Poster Presentation by Lakehead University/Confederation College Nursing Students
Today I was invited to a poster presentation by Lakehead University and Confederation College (Thunder Bay) Nursing students; Marla Allard, Mirnada Thibeault and Robyn Wideman. Their topic, Suicide Prevention. Driven by professionalism and personal experiences with suicide, their messages were … Continue reading
Exhibit at Nova Scotia Community College
A big thank you to Pictou Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) for hosting the Collateral Damage Project (interim) exhibit. I welcome comments from students, faculty and anyone else who had the opportunity to see the exhibit. Your … Continue reading