The guide Principles for promoting wellness and preventing suicide among First Nations and Inuit from the Institut national de santé publique du Québec proposes courses of action from a culturally safe perspective. It highlights the importance of adopting approaches that respect the realities, knowledge, and aspirations of Indigenous communities. It is intended for individuals working in mental health promotion, suicide prevention, and student support who wish to better understand the foundations of a culturally safe approach that respects Indigenous realities.
It outlines seven key principles: supporting self-determination, understand the influence of colonialism, promoting Indigenous culture and languages, strengthening connections to the land, fostering emotional and social relationships, building on communities’ strengths, and developing sustainable partnerships based on trust.
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