February 2026 Blog
At Stardale, February is a month of movement and action. From the launch of our new digital Youth Suicide Prevention Curriculum to continuing our advocacy and community connection effort we are constantly moving and constantly starting conversations.
Official Announcement of Our Online Curriculum
We are proud to announce the official launch of the Stardale Indigenous Youth Suicide Prevention Curriculum, now available at www.stardalegroup.com.
This curriculum has been designed with holistic, and culturally informed practices centered around healing and is a practical, trauma-informed learning tool designed for teachers, service providers, and workplace leaders. It provides the knowledge needed to support Indigenous youth and build lasting safety and resilience in our communities.
The course content covers practical intervention strategies, cultural safety, and storytelling mechanisms through modules focused on building resilience, sharing experiences, and fostering supportive environments. It equips learners with actionable knowledge on implementing the holistic Stardale Model within communities, institutions, nations and their own lives.
Subscription to this curriculum is $299 annually and is available through a virtual, self-paced learning model.
Honoring Our Sisters in Spirit
On February 12th, we remember the footsteps of those sisters, mothers, grandmothers, aunts and all the women in our lives who walked before us and stood beside us. For years, Stardale joined the Sisters in Spirit walks to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and while this year looks different, we still carry the same sprit through our ongoing advocacy. By standing together as women, we ensure that the stories of our sisters aren't just remembered—they are used to fuel the work that prevents future violence.
World Day of Social Justice
Social justice requires a presence where decisions are made. Our work extends beyond youth programming into the broader community through professional presentations and institutional advocacy. We are consistently in boardrooms, galleries, and public forums, challenging the systemic neglect of Indigenous voices. By bringing lived experience to these spaces, we demand accountability and teach our youth leaders to do the same.
If you or your organization is interested in booking a film screening or educational presentation with Stardale, please contact us at contact.stardalegroup@gmail.com.
Human Trafficking Awareness
Exploitation and fear thrive when we don’t speak out. This month, we highlight our film, The Road, which centers on the human cost of the MMIWG2S+ crisis and it’s connections to the realities of human trafficking.
The Road serves as a powerful reminder of the vulnerabilities traffickers exploit. It explores various themes pertaining to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the legacy and inter-generational impact of colonialism in Canada. Rent the road at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/stardaletheroad
Stronger, Safer, Together: Pink Shirt Day
The link between bullying and youth suicide is clear. On Pink Shirt Day, we focus on safety, and creating spaces to share authentically. Our anti-bullying efforts are deeply integrated into our suicide prevention work. We teach our youth that listening to a story and standing strong in the face of harassment can change the trajectory of a life. One person CAN make a difference and one moment can be all it takes.
It’s Your Turn to Take Action With Us
The work of justice and prevention we do can only reach ears and hearts open to it. Whether you download our curriculum, book a presentation, or share our film, your involvement makes a difference and helps us take steps and open doors every single day.
Visit www.stardalegroup.com today.