Presents a training manual, to be used in conjunction with the videos "Reducing the Risk in the Circle of Life" and "When Babies Leave the Circle," to train community health representatives and other health workers about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in their communities.
Examines tobacco cessation strategies for pregnant Aboriginal women and mothers. Promotes a respect of tobacco, of children, and of women, and demonstrates how these strategies must seek to teach and heal in a positive and nurturing manner. Provides resources to assist community health representatives to use in their communities.
Presents a 17 minute video, narrated by Graham Greene, that focuses on reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) within the context of First Nations teachings. Features discussions and testimonials by First Nations members who have been touched by SIDS. Designed to be used in conjunction with the training manual, "SIDS: Facilitator's Discussion Guide," and the video, "When Babies Leave the Circle."
Presents a 21 minute video, narrated by Graham Greene, that looks at the grieving process and offers support for those who have had a child die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), within the context of First Nations teachings. Designed for use in conjunction with the manual, "SIDS: Facilitator's Discussion Guide," and the video, "Reducing the Risk in the Circle of Life."
Enables parents who have lost a child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome to offer each other support in coping with their grief. Educates the public and raises money to support and promote researh into the causes of SIDS.
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Examines current rates and temporal trends in infant mortality attributed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Canada and compares Canada's SIDS rate to rates in other developed countries. Highlights the epidemiology of SIDS, prevention efforts and limitations of the SIDS data.
