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Muskrat Dam First Nation Suicide Prevention Program
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Abstract:
Please refer to the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy Suicide Prevention Toolkit for more information. All 50 communities within NAN region have received training in Suicide Prevention and Intervention and the training is ongoing. NAN Suicide Prevention Programs focus on the strength of family values and spirituality to help combat the high rate of youth suicide in the NAN Territory. For additional information, please contact the NAN Crisis Team Training Coordinator at the NAN regional office at: 807-625-4918.
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Project Director:
Muskrat Dam First Nation
PO Box 140
Muskrat Dam , Ontario
P0V 3B0
Phone
807-471-2573
Fax
807-471-2540
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Objectives
To work together with all community members.
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Key Components
None
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Use of traditions or ceremonies
The Elders teach young children how to do outdoor activities such as fishing, harvesting, hunting and preparing wild meat such moose, ducks and geese. They also teach them how to prepare native wild style gourmet foods with wild meat. Religion is used.
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Role of Elders
Elders participate in gatherings and share what they learned to the young generation. The Elder’s speak of the bible.
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Role of youth
High school students come home at the end of the school year and participate in sporting activities such as broomball, hockey tournaments on other reserves.
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Evaluation Design
None
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Evaluation Results
None
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Resources
None.
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Funding Information
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Funding Source:
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Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy of Ontario
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Grantee Contact
Kathleen Beardy
Crisis Intervention Worker, Muskrat Dam First Nation
PO Box 140
Muskrat Dam , Ontario
P0V 3B0
Phone
807-471-2608
Fax
807-471-2531
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Information Last Updated: 2007-06-20
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