First Nations Youth Suicide Prevention Forum invites youth participants
National Aboriginal Health Organization press release ...
National First Nations Youth Suicide Prevention Forum - A Call for Participants
DATE AND LOCATION
The Forum will take place during March 22-25, 2007 at the Nottawasaga Resort Inn in Alliston, ON.
NATIONAL FIRST NATIONS YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION FORUM
Suicide in our communities is reaching rates of epidemic proportions; approximately 5-7 times higher than the national average, varying within each community.
While many FN communities are responding to the alarming rates of suicide through intervention initiatives; many others are still looking for ways to respond.
The National First Nations Suicide Prevention Forum will provide opportunity for First Nations Youth to obtain and share information through:
- Showcasing successful suicide prevention initiatives through presentations and workshops
- Delivering SafeTALK first-contact training
- Provision of a forum for First Nations Youth to engage in discussions surrounding suicide prevention
- Opportunity for First Nations Youth to recommend action
PARTICIPANTS
The National First Nations Youth Suicide Prevention Forum will bring together 32 First Nations Youth; between the ages of 18-29. Participants should have experience and/or interest in suicide prevention or other relevant First Nations Health issues.
COSTS
Costs associated with attending the forum will be provided by the National Aboriginal Health Organization and will be limited to air/ground travel, accommodations, meals, and incidentals. Other costs must be assumed by the participant or sponsor.
APPLICATIONS
For additional application forms and more information on the Forum, please visit: www.naho.ca
Applications to attend the Forum must be completed in full, and accompanied by a letter of recommendation and short essay as detailed in the application form. Applications missing information will not be considered.
INFORMATION & INQUIRIES
For more information or to submit an application to attend, please contact:
Winona Polson-Lahache
Tel: 613.237.9462 Ext 505
Toll-free: 877.602.4445
Fax: 613.237.1810
wpolsonlahache@naho.ca.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5 PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007