Nunavut Scan of AD Activties Spring 2007

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A Proposed Framework to Guide the Development of Environment

Scans to Identify Recent, Current or Planned

Provincial and Territorial Activities Related to School-based and

School-Linked Substance Abuse Prevention

The purpose of these environment scans is to identify and briefly describe major activities thatare on-going or planned within Provinces and Territories by various stakeholders (education,health, addictions, mental health, government agencies, etc.) Completion of such a scan ensuresthat the activities of the School-Based and School-linked Prevention of Problematic SubstanceUse project build on existing initiatives and involve the relevant P/T partners from the verybeginning. A similar scan will be undertaken at the National level.

It is hoped that all jurisdictions, with the leadership of the HEP coordinators and relatednetworks, have their respective environmental scans completed by the end of May, 2007 so thatthey can be brought forward for discussions at the Pan-Canadian Planning Forum that will be

held in conjunction with the National School Health Conference set for June 8-10, 2007 inVancouver, BC.

This framework has been designed to help guide P/Ts efforts in gathering relevant informationand provides an outline of the relevant information that should be gathered as it relates tocomprehensive approaches to school health promotion. The framework also addresses activitiesgeared to strengthening systems capacities in several designated areas. Jurisdictions areencouraged to work with this framework in a manner that best fits their needs and context.

NUNAVUT SCAN

Section A: Who is who on this issue? (Please identify key organizations and individuals at and withinthe P/T level on this issue as well as any key ongoing sources of research, web sites etc.).

What are they doing now, recently and planned in relation to school healthpromotion?

1. Who are the key PT NGOorganizations on this issue?

Kamatsiaqtut, Nunavut Help Line trains volunteers about possible calls related to substance abuse issues. There is a group of senior high students from Inuksuk High School who

volunteer as on-line call responders Plans to develop more intensive training in near future Receives many calls where the caller speaks about substance abuse

issues

Embrace Life Council

- recognizes the link between substance abuse and suicide- provides opportunities for promoting healthy living in communities- [rovides healthy living workshops in schools

Aqqvik Society Qimaavik Womans Shelter

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alcohol problem treatment and prevention. Treatment practice in Inuitcommunities is also examined so gapsin service can be identified. While notspecifically on FASD, the paper includes discussion of a variety ofproblem-resolution approaches and addresses special needs groups such aswomen at risk of having FASD children. A range of resources is included in theAppendices and the Bibliography is extensive.

Available at: www.naho.ca/english/pdf/alcohol_problems_approaches.pdf

A.A. (Alcoholic Anonymous)Groups meet in some communities such as Iqaluit and Taloyoak

NNADAP (National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

- Does much work on substance abuse- Groups meet in some communities such as Iqaluit and Taloyoak

ITK (Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami)

- addresses substance abuse

National Inuit Youth Council

- Groups meet on a variety of social impact topics that include substanceabuse and healthy lifestyle alternatives

Canadian Federation for Sexual Health (new name for Planned

Parenthood)

- Sponsors a group in Iqaluit called Yeah (Youth Education AboutHealth) North which explores substance abuse especially in terms ofpregnancies. Nunavut has many teenage pregnancies.

International Polar Year

- Some research will look at substance abuse issues. One such study isthe Inuit Health Survey: Inuit Health in Transition and Resiliencyincluding addictions

- http://www.ipy-api.gc.ca/intl/index_e.html

MADD

- New program in Iqaluit and Nunavut- Kenny Bell: Community leader

3. What is the role of the health,education and other ministries onthe issue? Who are the keyprovincial/territorial ministryofficials, programs and initiatives onthis issue?

Nunavut Department of Education

- Health curriculum currently utilized was developed by the Departmentof Education of the NWT, prior to creation of Nunavut (April 1, 1999)for grades Kindergarten-9

- Aullaajaaqtut curriculum (Nunavut-based and developed) for seniorhigh student which promotes healthy living and positive coping skills

- Support programs such as BLAST, SADD and MYATT- The Department of Educations legislated and mandated role is to

provide the curriculum which would include- substance abuse programming, as part of Health.

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- School Community Counsellors are in all the schools

Nunavut Arctic College

- provides various programs which reference substance abuse preventionin schools

- these programs are primarily attended by Inuit students

- The Teacher Education program specifically teaches aboutsubstance abuse.

- There is a new Mental Health Worker Program which also doestraining in substance abuse.

- Nursing Program- CHR (Community Health Representative) Program- Early Childhood Education Program- Drug and Alcohol Counselor Certificate Program (a program was

conducted in 1999-2000 in the Kitikmeot Region.- Drug and Alcohol Counselor Certificate Program (a program was

conducted in 1999-2000 in the Kivalliq Region

Nunavut Department of Health

- developed the MYATT (Ministers Youth Action Tobacco Team)program and youth groups to train youth about tobacco use reduction

- conference and training offered to youth in all Nunavut High schools- Has an FASD coordinator who provides funding for training in the area

of FASD to school student support teachers and counselors- Has a territorial coordinator for wellness programs- Has a territorial coordinator for tobacco reduction programs- Offer funding through programs such as Building Healthy

Communities, Brighter Futures, the FASD Initiativeto whichschools can apply to offer, supplement or develop programs related to

substance abuse prevention.- Role is to provide treatment programs, support community

programming, provide programs for prevention- Provides information and resources on all sorts of substance abuse

issues at health centres and social work offices- Hastrained Community Health Representativesand Wellness

Workersin most communities.- Social workers and nurses are in all communities.

4. What is the mandated role ofschool boards, health authorities,other agencies and schools on the

issue? Are there leaders at that levelwho should be interviewed,involved, contacted for this scan?

There are no school boards or health authorities in Nunavut, since 1999. Foreducation there are community based District Education Authorities and threeregional offices, Qikiqtani School Operations, Kivalliq School Operations and

Kitikmeot School Operations. These authorities are under Ministerial direction.

Mandated Roles:

Department of Education: Provide curriculum and programs and personnelRegional School Operations: To ensure schools in their regions have thecurriculum and programs and are implementing them.Schools: To teach the curriculum and offer programs.

All schools have Inuit who serve as School Community Counsellorsand deal

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with the issue of substance abuse with the students. Only one or two schools(Inuksuk in Iqaluit) have a trained Guidance Counsellor.In Iqaluit the Iqaluit District Education Authority promotes and funds programsfor youth at risk, and substance abuse falls under this mandate.

Section B: What is hot about the issue now? (General discussion of awareness, trends,incidents, reports, media stories, large events etc that can be used to make progress on the issue toidentify strategic opportunities or challenges)

1. How aware are PTdepartments, senior ministryofficials, senior local agencyofficials about the issue?

Substance abuse is a significant issue widely recognized in Nunavut. Nobodyinterviewed minimized the issue, and all spoke to the problem as real and relevant.

2. How aware is the public? Anyrecent incidents to galvanizeconcern or interest?

The public is very aware of the issue. Very few people in Nunavut would not agrethat substance abuse is a major issue. It is widely and often reported in theNunatsiaq News and News North weekly newspapers. The RCMP report that amajority of their call outs have to do with substance abuse. Most crimes andsuicides have substance abuse as linked with the event.

Drug and alcohol busts and crime rings are being reported in the newspapers.The RCMP have made periodic use of drug sniffing dogs.

There was a huge issue in Cambridge Bay last year where a young man killed threother young men. Drugs and alcohol played a significant role.http://www.stockhouse.com/bullboards/viewmessage.asp?no=13936642&tableid=

Four years ago in Iqaluit a 22 year old man stabbed to death a 13 year old girl. Thcourt case just finished. Substance abuse was a significant issue in the young manlife. He was smoking crack cocaine the night of the murder.http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/070504/national/crime_steak_knife_murder

At Inuksuk High School two students have been charged with selling to other highschool students different pills they stole from the pharmacies in which theyworked.

3. What are the best opportunitiesto more the issue forward? Whatis the connection to learning andcurrent health concerns?

The issue is best moved forward after major incidents within communities thatinvolve substance abuse. The community is raw, and more open to discussion andperhaps change of lifestyle and attitudes. Most schools make use of these events thave discussions and do some teaching around substance use and abuse.

4. What are the most significantbarriers?

Blaming others, and lack of taking responsibility for ones own actions and choiceis one barrier. There is also a perceived lack of role modeling and opportunity tolive a positive life style in some communities. The perceived lack of services foryouth, and the lack of opportunity for economic success is an issue.Economics, literacy, and some family structures (age of parents) are often voicedas associated issues.

5 Any smaller steps or things thatcan be done to move the issue

Individual classes within schools often make use of opportunities to examinesubstance abuse and promote prevention education and activities when events

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forward or to encouragecomprehensive approach?

occur. Many classrooms and teachers also make consistent use of the curriculumand integrate substance abuse prevention in all subject area across the curriculumRelevant novels that look at the issue could be on the curriculum.Bringing in role models that would appeal to the youth would be good. (i.e. populabands who promote responsible use).Discussion groups within schools that recognize peer pressure and alternatives are

options.

Section C: What are recent, current or planned activities that support a comprehensive approachto school-based or school-linked interventions on this issue?

List any Statements, Reports, Frameworks, Policies, Programs, Practices, Major Initiatives,Significant Research Studies or Research Programs with web links and contact information.

1. Are thereactivities(statements,guidelines,frameworks)recommendingCSH approaches?

CSHpromotes substance abuse education, and suggests combining it with other interventions.Many of these other interventions can and should be community based.

The Northern Youth Abroad program supports and works on substance abuse issues. Theyouth who enter this program are provided with support, develop healthy coping skills and learnabout use and misuse of drugs and alcohol.http://www.nya.ca/ http://www.nya.ca/

Inuit Wellness Programs 2004-2005http://www.gov.nu.ca/hsssite/Inuit%20Wellness%20Report%202004-05-ck.pdf

Hon. Glenn McLean: statement in Legislative Assembly, Oct. 26, 2000Speaks to the tremendous impact that is the result of Nunavuts high rate of substance abuse.He also commended the DARE program in Baker Lake and encouraged its use in othercommunities.

http://assembly.nu.ca/old/english/hansard/final4/2001026.html#c03214

Hon. Hunter Tootoo : statement in Legislative Assembly, Nov. 1, 2000Spoke to the issue of substance abuse and the closing of the Territorial Treatment Centre.http://assembly.nu.ca/old/english/hansard/final4/2001101.html#c06714

Creating a Framework for the Wisdom of the Community: Review of Victim Services inNunavut, Northwest and Yukon Territories. This report prepared by Justice Canada refers tosubstance abuse issues.http://www.justice.gc.ca/en/ps/rs/rep/2003/rr03vic-3/rr03vic-3_02_09.html

Started at a Wellness symposium, held in 2002 this organization works towards policies that

forward the issue of wellness, including substance abuse in Nunavut.http://www.nunavutwellness.ca/This group has published articles on what would :help promote wellness in Nunavut. Usingreal people as examples, deep drug dependence is documented.

2. Are there anyactivities thatrequire action toimplement such

The Nunavut Department of Health and Social Services sponsors a FASDadvisory groupwhich includes educators.

The issue of drug and alcohol abuse was addressed in the 2007 Community Policing

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CSH approaches tothe issue? (Writtenpolicies or ministryagreementsrequiringcoordination,

funded actionplans, etc)

Consultation Executive Summary, which was done in the three northern Territories. The issuesof Drug Trafficking, illegal drug use, alcohol abuse, bootlegging, and underage drinking andimpaired and dangerous driving was examined in detail. Having the RCMP in schools more wasmentioned, as when they are present and giving lessons/talks on substance abuse, the responseis positive. A more proactive approach is seen as helpful as well as more work done inconjunction with education and health.

http://www.justice.gov.yk.ca/pdf/Pan_Territorial_Police_Review.pdf

http://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/pdf/CommunityJustice/Policing_Report_Exec_Summary_2007.pdf

The Community Policing report above was covered in the news. It is clear that residents ofNunavut want more programs to combat substance abuse.http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2007/03/23/north-police.html

3. Are thereactivities that arerequiring,

promoting,implementing,evaluatinginterventions inthese five areas ofCSH on this issue?

a) Laws, policiesor regulations thatstipulate certainconditions,standards or

practices

There are separate policies written up for every school regarding drug and alcohol consumptionor possession of within the school. These policies are approved by each local DEA.

http://nunatsiaq.com/archives/nunavut991230/nvt91203_03.htmlRecommendation 9 (Nunavut Corrections Report)

That the core program include one or more components focussed on alcohol, drug andsubstance abuse, and that these components be designed and delivered so that they areculturally relevant.

ITK: Backgrounder On Inuit Housing(Nov. 2004): speaks to the issue of overcrowdingpromoting substance abuse.

http://www.itk.ca/roundtable/pdf/20051125-housing-backgrounder.pdf

b) Curriculum,instruction,materials andteaching methods

Elementary School Health Curriculum Grade Kindergarten 9There is a unit on lcohol and Other Drugs for each grade level beyond kindergarten. Thiscurriculum was written in 1996 but still used today. It is still relevant.Grade 1

- Medicine safetyGrade 2

- Medicines are drugs- Medicines may be helpful and harmful

Grade 3

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- Drugs as sources of medicine- Rules for medicines- Common substances which contain drugs- Effects of tobacco- Improving well-being

Grade 4

- Specific drugs in commonly used substances- Medical and non-medical drugs- Effects of drugs on the brain- Reasons for using/not using drugs- Personal responsibility for decisions about use of drugs- Use and misuse of drugs- Caffeine effects on the body- Alcohol effects on the body- Factors which determine the effects of alcohol- Reasons for using/not using alcohol- Misuse of alcohol- Community resources for alcohol problems

- Feeling good without drugsGrade 5

- Specific drugs in commonly used substances- Tobacco affects the body- Drug Myths- Community Resources for drug information- Peer pressure/advertising influence decisions about drug use- Short term and long term effects of alcohol- Use and misuse of alcohol- Community resources for alcohol problems- Feeling good without drugs

Grade 6

- Personal responsibility for decisions about drug use- Values related to drug use- Drug Myths- Peer pressure/advertising influence decisions about drug use- Factors which determine the effects of alcohol- Social effects of alcohol misuse- Effects of alcohol on young people- Individual activities which promote well-being- Leisure time activities in the community

Grade 7

- Methods of taking drugs- Different categories of drugs

- Traditional medicine- Different types of alcohol- Metabolism of alcohol- Effects of alcohol- Reasons for using/not using alcohol- Cannabis and the body- Peer pressure and drug use- Positive role models

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- Dangers of combining drugs- Advertising influences decisions about drug use- Historical use of alcohol- Use, misuse, and abuse of alcohol- Community resources for alcohol problems- Teenage alcohol problems

- Fetal alcohol syndrome- Advertising influences decisions about alcohol use- Physical and psychological effects of cannabis- Cannabis and the reproductive system

Grade 9

- Drug groups- Side effects of drugs- Drugs and the law- Alcohol and the law- The Young Offenders Act- Local control of alcohol- Personal attitudes towards drug use

DRUGS AND SPORTS: THE GAME PLAN

RCMP Drug Awareness Program, 1994. (Focuses on drugs and sports.)Lessons plans for grades 10-12. The goal is to provide students with accurate information aboutthe legal and health consequences of drug abuse in sport. This focuses on the use of anabolicsteroids.

This program has been delivered by RCMP personnel, but can be adapted to be delivered byteachers.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Northwest Territories Program , 1987

Grades 7, 8, 9This program predates the Health Curriculum which is in use in Nunavut and the NorthwestTerritories. Some teachers still use some of the lesson plans and information. A lot of theinformation was incorporated into the Health Curriculum described above.

Aullaajaaqtut for grades 10, 11, and 12.

Inuksuk High School - Iqaluit

The 4th R A grade 9 program on relationships offered at Inuksuk High school in Iqaluit.Consists of seven lessons:

1. Myths & Facts/Definitions2. Effects of Substance Use & Abuse

3. Making Informed Decisions about Drug Use4. Factors Influencing Decisions about Drug Use5. Building Skills to Avoid Pressure to Use Substances6. Practicing Skills/ Binge Drinking7. Coping/ Making the Connection Between Drug Use, Sex and Violence/ Community

Resources.

Dr. Trina Green from the Baffin Regional Hospital does classes on substance abuse.Teachers respond to specific issues and events. (i.e. When student were caught selling pills,

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many classes were done, some which included bringing in the RCMP to talk on the issue.)

John Strutynski. FAS A Workshop for Teachers. Kivalliq School Operations, Nunavut.September 2002.Summary:This workshop document contains: workshop activity instructions; a description of FAS

characteristics from the Saskatchewan Institute on Prevention of Handicaps; and a series oneducation techniques by Valborg Kvigne, Judy Stuck, Ellen Engelhart, and Tracy West.Education techniques are categorized by school level: pre-school; elementary; and junior andsenior. Each category covers a range of techniques such as the instructional environment, thealphabet, language development, reading, math, sensory stimulation, short attention span,social behaviour, managing hyperactivity, eye hand coordination, vocational education andevaluation. The workshop has participants review the material, select an appropriate age leveland complete and share a lesson plan for a child affected with FAS emphasizing what thechild will learn and practice and how the childs work will be evaluated.Contact: [email protected]

Government of Nunavut. CD ROM on FASD. Kugluktuk, Nunavut. 2004-2005.

Summary:The FASD Pilot Project Team in partnership with Dept. of Education, Kitikmeot SchoolOperations, and Dept. of Health and Social Services, Government of Nunavut, is producing aneducational interactive CD ROM on FASD. The Kugluktuk FASD Pilot Project Team hasdesigned this project in collaboration with a range of community and other partners as part oftheir Community Action Plan. A local youth has been hired to coordinate the project. The CDis an educational tool created by youth for use with children and youth in schools, youthcenters, awareness centers, Canada Pre-natal Nutrition Programs and other relevantcommunity programs to increase understanding, awareness and acceptance about FASD. TheCD will feature culturally relevant interactive stories, poems, messages, games, puzzles,posters, and projects to illustrate what FASD is, how to prevent it, secondary disabilities andcrime prevention associated with FASD. This material will also be incorporated on a website

in the future.Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

c) Preventivehealth, social orother services in ornear schools,screening,referrals, crisisresponse etc.

All communities have Health Centres where two or more nurses are emplyed. Mostcommunities have trained Inuit Community Health Representatives working at the HealthCentres. Some have Restorative Justice Committees and Elders Committees. All communitieshave at least one social worker, RCMP personnel, and churches all of which deal withsubstance abuse issues.

Qikiqtani Region

Arctic BayA community corrections officer provides services in Inuktitut. There is also an Inuktitutspeaking wellness counselor, and community health representative.There is a family Resource Centre in Arctic Bay which runs a parenting class, and a preschoolfor children.There is Nunavut Youth Consulting group of youth who provides healthy, nutritious snacksand coffee at low prices for the students and staff of Inuujaq School . The four key words thatguide the group are: Success, Together, Respect and Pride.The mission of Nunavut YouthConsulting in the community is to help the community by volunteering to other organizations

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and to be positive role models. The Nunavut Youth Consulting group builds confidence inyouth and provides way to learn about business, job skills and travel. Substance abuse isattacked by the group.There is also a group of volunteer trained peer counsellors.

Cape Dorset

Living a Healthier Lifestyle, Living Without Problems sessions are coordinated andfacilitated in Cape Dorset.There was a solvent abuse program in 2004-2005 funded by the Building HealthyCommunities Solvent Abuse Program.There is a Healing Planning Teamwhich helps support substance abuse issues in thecommunity. (Society for Northern Renewal Team.)A very well trained School Community Counsellor exists at the High School. This counselorhas been in the job for many years.

Clyde River

Ilisaqsivik Society, Family Resource Centre offers youth programming tocombat substanceabuse, especially traditional camping programs for youth in the summer.

1999.2000 through NNADAP funding preventative programming for pre-teens and teens aswell as counseling for school aged youth with substance abuse problems wasinitiated. This was done in conjunction with the school. As a result there wasprogramming done in the school offerend by Inuktitut speaking counselors, as wellas public information campaigns. Ten 10-12 year olds took part in a leadershipprogram which focused on how to take responsibility and make healthy lifestylechoices. Alcohol and Drug materials were made available to teachers to supportthe health curriculum. A postger and story contes on the issue was also conducted.

A wellness worker is also employed.

Grise Fjord

Has a Wellness worker who provides services in Inuktitut. There is also a group of volunteertrained peer counsellors.

Hall Beach

A wellness worker and a community social worker provides services in Inuktitut. There is also agroup of volunteer trained peer counsellors.

Igloolik

There is the Igloolik Alcohol Education Committee which assists the community with publiceducation on alcohol abuse prevention. Every person who desires to order liquor in Igloolikmust apply to the committee for approval and the applications is either approved or rejected. Noperson is allowed to possess liquor in Igloolik without the permission of the Committee. This

committee also offers counseling and healing programs.

The Justice Committee holds restorative Justice hearings that include youth with offences dueto substance abuse. On the land programs for offenders is offered. Work with elders is alsooffered.This community also has an Aboriginal Head Start Program which provides programming toyoung Inuit children and their families. The program is based on caring, creativity and pridefrom the knowledge of their traditional community beliefs within a holistic and safeenvironment. Substance abuse is covered through their health promotion activities.

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Arviat

There is an active Health Committee.A group called Arviat Youth Piliriqatigiit deals with substance abuse.

Baker Lake

Tunganiq Addiction Project provides individual counseling in person and by phone.Counselling on lifestyle alternatives also offered.Mianiqsijiit Project also provides counselling and advocacy work.There is a dedicated Drug and Alcohol worker.

Chesterfield Inlet

There is an active Health Committee.There is a Drug and Alcohol worker. There is also a mental health nurse.

Coral Harbour

There is an active Health Committee.There is a Drug and Alcohol worker.

Rankin Inlet

There was a solvent abuse program in 2004-2005 funded by the Building HealthyCommunities Solvent Abuse Program.The Aqsaaraq Addiction Project provides individual and group counselling for substance abuse.Mary Ann Tatuinie and Mariano Aupilardjuk, respected elders offers counselling.

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Cambridge Bay

There was a solvent abuse program in 2004-2005 funded by the Building HealthyCommunities Solvent Abuse Program.There is an active Wellness Centre. A substance abuse program is offered at various timesthroughout the year as well as healing workshops for both men and women and youth.There is a group of volunteer trained peer counsellors.Frank Analok and Bessie Omilgoitok, respected elders,offer counselling.

Kalvok Youth Services also offers services which include substance abuse counselling.There is a strong restorative justice program which deals with substance abuse issues.

Gjoa Haven

There was a solvent abuse program in 2004-2005 funded by the Building HealthyCommunities Solvent Abuse Program.There is a group of volunteer trained peer counsellors.Mary Aqiliriaq and Salomie Qitsualik, respected elders,offer counselling.Kalvok Youth Services also offers services which include substance abuse counselling.

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There is a strong restorative justice program which deals with substance abuse issues.

Kugaarak

There was a solvent abuse program in 2004-2005 funded by the Building HealthyCommunities Solvent Abuse Program.There is a strong restorative justice program which deals with substance abuse issues.

An active wellness program is in effect.There is also a group of volunteer trained peer counsellors. There is also a group of eldercounsellors.

Kugluktuk

Kugluktuk Awareness Centre provides programs and counseling to youth. The Centre providescounseling and programs in anger management, suicide prevention and addictions includingprogramming for court ordered offenders and offenders on parole or probation.There was a solvent abuse program in 2004-2005 funded by the Building HealthyCommunities Solvent Abuse Program.There is a group of volunteer trained peer counsellors.There is a very strong youth group: The Grizzlies, which offers programs which protect the

youth from substance abuse possibilities. http://www.truesportpur.ca/index.php/partner/63

Taloyoak

Taloyoak Alcohol and Drug Education Project and Program Centre. This program providesaddictions programs, includijng A.A. and individual counseling. It also runs a support groupfor youth.There was a solvent abuse program in 2004-2005 funded by the Building HealthyCommunities Solvent Abuse Program.There is a group of volunteer trained peer counsellors.Steve Alookie, Bessie Ashevak, Angnauyok Aiyout, and Simon Oleekatalik, respectedelders,offer counselling.

d) Increase socialsupport (youth,parent, communityinvolvement suchas peer programs,school climate etc.

Inuksuk High SchoolNew TAPS (Teacher Advisory Program) which gives each student in the school an opportunityto have a close relationship with another adult throughout their school career. Issues such assubstance abuse prevention are discussed during TAPS sessions.

Turtle Concepts came and did self esteem workshop with students, which included substanceabuse prevention.

Tom Jackson and the Deamcatchers Tour went to every High School in Nunavut in 2004 and2005 to do workshops on Healthy Living. Many good suggestions for activities was generatedby these workshops.http://www.nunavutwellness.ca/english/PDF/Factors-Recovery-Individuals.pdf

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e) Healthy physicalenvironment

Health inspectors regularly inspect schools.

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Section D: What are recent, current or planned activities that support strengthening of systems(ministries, agencies, schools, professionals, clinics, voluntary organizations) related to schoolson this issue?

List any Statements, Reports, Frameworks, Policies, Programs, Practices, MajorInitiatives, Significant Research Studies or Research Programs with web links and

contact information.1. Coordinated policy (inter-ministry, inter-agency, inter-disciplinary) and senior leadersupport

Consultation on Public Health Goals for Canada Nunavut Consultation July 22,2005http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hgc-osc/summ-12e.htmlTheme 6 An integrative, supportive public health system.

Link with colleges, school and summer camps. Teach participants how totake responsibility for their own health.

Teach about harm (alcohol, substance abuse, junk food, too much TV, etcbut do it with fewer putdowns and less negativity.

Dying people can still contribute. eg. a man dying of lung cancer can talkto kids in schools about smoking.

2. Formal and informalmechanisms for cooperation(agreements, procedures, supportfor coalitions, joint in-service,joint planning, joint budgetingetc.)

Suicide Protocol developed between the departments of Education and Health.

Students with substance abuse issues can be referred for counseling incommunities where substance abuse counseling is available.

RCMP have put in place an officer dedicated to educating people about the effectsof drug and alcohol abuse.http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2007/03/23/north-police.htmlDavid Lawson, a young Inuk RCMP officer is the person in charge of this programnow. He himself goes to community schools and puts on presentations onsubstance abuse. He also provides support for other officers who also want to doprograms in school. The latest presentation he has prepared is: Drugs and DrugTrends.

3. Staff time or infrastructureassigned to facilitatingcooperation at any level

School-Community Counsellors assigned to every Nunavut SchoolMost schools do not have guidance counselors beyond the SCC provision

Arctic Winter games and other Sporting events are seen as means to supportfighting substance abuse.

4. Explicit and ongoing means toexchange and transfer knowledge

The RCMP are always available to talk in schools especially following specificevents that occur and involve substance abuse. They have up to date informationthat is shared.

The Drug and Alcohol specialists in the Department of Health and Social Servicesalso has up to date information which can be accessed.

There needs to be more conferences for youth such as Youth Taking Charge

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where the youth develop leadership skills and work on methods to support theircommunities.http://www.youth.gc.ca/yoaux.jsp?&lang=en&flash=1&auxpageid=1142

5. Sustained work force

development (in-service and pre-service)

There are regular opportunities for professional development for teachers.

Substance abuse issues could and should be topics covered.

6. Explicit procedures to identifyemerging issues/trends andfacilitate joint selection of priorityissues.

The Department of Health is compiling Community Profiles. Services for eachcommunity in Nunavut will be outlined. Hopefully these profiles will also identifyareas of need.

7. Ongoing monitoring andreporting of As communities take ownership for the problems associated with substance abuse

ongoing monitoring of programs will be an effective means of measuring success

a) Related health literacy The government of Nunavut is tabling soon its in-house suicide preventionstrategy. As suicide and substance abuse are directly related, the issue of substancabuse should also be addressed in this document.

b) Child/youth health behaviours,attitudes, skills and relateddeterminants/factors in home,schools and communities

There are Head Start programs in many communities which look at healthyparenting.

c) Status and capabilities of localpolicies, programs and practices

Communities must own the issues in order for anything significant to happen. Thegovernment can only do so much provide funds and personnel and program allof which are important and necessary, but community leaders in each communitymust take a leadership role. This is often where policies and programs fall shortand do not accomplish what they set out to do.

d) Periodic assessments, studiesschool/agency self-assessment/needs identificationtools

School reviews often get conducted to see whether they are meeting their mandate

8 Explicit plans or processes to There are funding programs to which communities can apply to ehlp with

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support sustainability, evolutionand evaluation of programs,policies etc

substance abuse.http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fnih-spni/finance/agree-accord/prog/index_e.html

The government of Nunavut is committed to the principles ofInuit Qaujimajatuqangit(IQ), traditional knowledge which leads to healthy communities.

Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit

Includes:

Inuuqatigiitsiarniq : respecting others, relationships, and caring for people Tunnganarniq : fostering good spirit by being open, welcoming and inclusive Pijitsirniq : serving and providing for family and/or community Aajiiqatigiinniq : decision making through discussion and consensus Pilimmaksarniq : development of skills through practice, effort and action Piliriqatigiinniq : working together for a common cause Qanuqtuurniq : being innovative and resourceful Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq : respect and care for the land, animals and the

environment

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Documents

Nunavut Scan of AD Activties Spring 2007