Thursday
10
September 2026
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on September 10. Around the world, this event is celebrated under the theme: Creating hope through action. It's a powerful call to commit to life.
This day is an opportunity to:
- Make a personal commitment to take care of my mental health to prevent distress;
- Testify to my openness to talking about suicide with those around me;
- Thinking about suicide prevention;
- Show support for people with suicidal thoughts;
- Offering compassion to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Wednesday
16
September 2026
Webinar | L’addiction à l’exercice et les réalités vécues après une commotion cérébrale
The Alliance invites you to its webinar on Wednesday, September 16, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., as part of a series of webinars on the psychosocial challenges faced by student-athletes.
The presentation will consist of two parts:
1) The first presentation will explore the concept of exercise addiction, focusing in particular on the defining characteristics of this form of addiction, the various forms it can take depending on different profiles, and the interventions that should be encouraged to prevent and address exercise addiction.
2) The second part will aim to equip psychosocial practitioners, coaches, and other professionals who work with athletes to better understand the realities of life after a concussion. Using real-life scenarios, participants will explore the best ways to intervene, communicate, and support a return to school, sports, and daily life. The workshop will focus on the psychological and social aspects, which are often less visible.
Thursday
17
September 2026
Webinar | Connecting Indigenous Students with Culturally Safe Resources
Indigenous students often face unique challenges related to mental health, wellness, and accessing culturally safe support while navigating post-secondary education.
In this webinar, we will be joined by Shaylin Allison from Kids Help Phone (KHP) and Karry Anne Daye from CarePoint Health to discuss resources available to Indigenous students. Shaylin will introduce KHP’s Indigenous initiatives and programs, while Karry Anne will discuss the Indigenous Pathway in the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program. This webinar will explore how educators, counsellors, and student support staff can connect First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students to free, confidential, and culturally grounded mental health resources, as well as practical information, resources, and strategies to support Indigenous student well-being.
Friday
25
September 2026
Training | Strengths-based approach
This paid training program is organized by the Quebec Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
The one-day online training session on September 25 will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break, and will bring together participants from all walks of life and organizations. The group will include up to 26 people.
The trainers:
- Myreille St‑Onge, Ph.D., a psychologist, is a retired full professor and an associate professor at the School of Social Work and Criminology at Laval University.
- Alexandre Loignon has been a clinical nurse at the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale since 2017. He works within the Intensive Community Follow-up Program (SIM), which incorporates the philosophy of the strengths-based model.
- Marie-Ève Côté holds a bachelor’s degree in education. She began her career as a peer mentor in 2020, after completing the Pairs Aidants Réseau certification program. She has 15 years of experience in preschool and elementary education.
Tuesday
29
September 2026
Webinar | Navigating Mental Wellness: Indigenous Learners’ Experiences in Post Secondary Spaces
Presented by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and Indspire – a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis People – this webinar will explore Indspire’s latest research on Indigenous post-secondary student experiences, delving into topics such as systemic barriers, cultural disconnection, and mental health challenges, while also identifying key areas of strength and resilience within Indigenous student communities. Grounded in student perspectives, participants will gain practical insights for supporting Indigenous students across policies, programs, and practices in alignment with the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students.
(in english)
Tuesday
29
September 2026
Webinar | Explorer la Station SME : un outil pour la santé mentale étudiante
In this workshop, you’ll be invited to take part in a guided tour of Station SME, a website dedicated to supporting student mental health in higher education. You’ll explore its various resources and tools to help you make the most of them. This presentation is intended for all institutional staff, student organizations, and students who would like to learn more about Station SME.
Wednesday
30
September 2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Every year, 30 September marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is an opportunity to pay tribute to the children who were never able to return home, to the survivors of residential schools and to their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history of residential schools and their lasting legacy is an essential part of the reconciliation process...
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day both take place on 30 September.
Orange Sweater Day is a day of commemoration organized by Indigenous communities to raise awareness of the intergenerational impact of residential schools on individuals, families and communities, and to promote the concept of ” Every child matters “. The orange sweater is a symbol of the dispossession of culture, freedom and self-esteem that Aboriginal children have suffered for generations.
