Wil Gunning is the captain of a fishing enterprise, a local entrepreneur of two companies, a mentor for young adults, and a keynote speaker who travels throughout Canada sharing stories of his experience in the foster care system. Wil speaks about why he went into care and the life experiences which has shaped him into the person he is today. He will share how he navigated his childhood and the importance of building relationships with others and oneself. Light snacks and refreshments kindly provided by UPEI’s Healthy Campus Committee. A Q&A with Wil Gunning will follow his keynote from 12:30–1:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building. This informal session will provide the opportunity to come chat with Wil and explore his story further. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2018 schedule

This informal session will provide the opportunity to come chat with Wil after his keynote and explore his story further. View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

The Karma Yoga class is held every Tuesday from 12:10–12:55 pm at UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. This program provides a full body strength and flexibility workout which tones the body. Long stretches will melt away stress and create a feeling of deep relaxation. Please bring your own mat and/or towel and water. Fee: Fee for this class is a donation to the UPEI food bank—$5 or food donation. View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

Grace Wedlake and Amy Rix are co-leads of Jack.org UPEI and will be sharing a Jack Talk on their own mental health journeys and how they supported one another along the way. Snacks provided by the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning, Government of Prince Edward Island. View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

In this workshop we will introduce you to Bullet Journaling (a planning system) and art journaling as two platforms for helping you stay on top of your priorities, including your mental health. Bring any type/size notebook and a pen/pencil with you to the workshop so you can get started! View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

Come meet Mary-Kate Pond, a young professional who recently graduated with her MBA and is now working as the Client Relations Manager with ScotiaBank in Charlottetown. During her six years of undergraduate and graduate studies, she did not have an easy journey as she struggled with anxiety. By her second year she knew she needed help, and with supports in place, things started to turn around and she ended up graduating and receiving the honour of being named Valedictorian. Come listen and chat with Mary-Kate as she shares her lessons learned that have helped her navigate both her school and now her work life. Snacks kindly provided by the Robertson Library.  View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

***CANCELLED***  Due to impending storm conditions, the UPEI Mawi'omi Centre has cancelled the annual Pow Wow for March 14, 2018.  The event will be postponed until Fall 2018.  We apologize for any inconvenience. UPEI Mawi'omi Aboriginal Student Centre once again will host their annual Pow Wow on campus, featuring a Grand Entry at 10 am, followed by a mini Pow Wow with drumming, dancing, and cultural presentations. All are welcome!

Mi'kmaq Elder Junior Peter-Paul will introduce and teach about the traditional spiritual practice of smudging. He will speak on the medicines used, the purpose and benefits of smudging. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome. View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

In this presentation by Dr. Frederic Fovet, he will explore the use of Universal Design Learning (UDL) as a lens when designing instruction and evaluation methods that do not exacerbate mental health issues. Coffee and sweets kindly provided by the Office of the CIO. View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

Social media is inescapable, so let’s learn to use it well! Join Tayte Willows of the Canadian Mental Health Association to talk about cyber wellness and how to take control of your mental health online. Snacks provided by UPEI Marketing and Communications. View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018