Index Acknowledgements Table of Contents Introductory Letter by Jessica Danforth Introduction to the Manual i iii vii viii Chapter 1: Introduction Klinic 1 Teen Talk 2 Operating Principles 4 Facilitation101 6 Tips to Co-facilitating a Session 7 Teen Talk s Guidelines and Tips for Developing a Workshop 8 Workshop Introduction Sample 10 Thinking Beyond Presentations and Workshops 12 Making a Resource Sheet 13 Youth Resources in Your Community 15 Teen Clinic in Rural and Northern 17 Winnipeg Teen Clinic 19 All About Teen Clinics 21 Resource Sheet 23 Map of Traditional First Nation Community Names in MB 25 Map of First Nations Communities and Tribal Councils in MB 26 Sexual Health Education Preamble Everyone is an Exception: Assumptions to Avoid in the Sex Education Classroom 1 Answering Questions Specifically about Sexuality 5 The Importance of Sexual Health Education 7 Chapter 2: Youth Sexuality Introduction to Youth Sexuality 1 First Nations Holistic Model of Sexuality 1 Thunderbird View 2 Colonization and Historic Trauma: The Legacy of Residential Schools 2 Restoring our First Ways 3 Decolonization & Allyship 4 Talking About Sexuality Outside an Urban Center 5 Sexuality Web 6 Values 6 Puberty 6 Youth Rights 8 Orientation and Gender: Attraction and Behavior 9 Ice Breakers, Energizers & Other Activities 37
Allyship and the Rainbow Resource Centre 12 The Effects of Media on Sexuality and Body Image 12 Body Image 14 Abstinence 15 Sexual Readiness 15 Mind 15 Sexual and Reproductive Health Resources 17 Example: Youth Sexuality Web 21 The Genderbread Person 22 Values Activity 23 Decolonizing Activity: Exploring Your Name 29 Decolonizing Activity: Family Tree 30 Decolonizing Activity: Native Pride Activity 31 Puberty Game 33 Ideal Not Real Body Image Activity 51 Body Image Action Planning 53 Body Image Booster 55 Group Brainstorms: Why do Teens Have Sex, Why Don t Teens Have Sex, & Fun and Safe Activities 59 Handouts 63 Chapter 3: Birth Control Introduction to Birth Control 1 Educating Youth on Pregnancy Prevention: Using a Youth Friendly Approach 1 Realities of Indigenous Youth and Birth Control 2 A First Nations Perspective on Family Planning 2 Information on Birth Control and Condoms 3 Emergency Contraception or the Morning After Pill 5 Tips for Accessing Birth Control (including Condoms) when Living Outside an Urban Center 5 Things to Address with Youth Travelling to an Urban Center for Health Services 6 Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis 6 Things to Talk About Before Having Sex Brainstorm 7 Why Don t/do Teens Use Birth Control Brainstorm 8 Bits and Pieces Anatomy Section 10 Teen Talk Anatomy Card Game 21 Hormonal Birth Control Demonstrations 29 Handouts 33 Chapter 4: Sexually Transmitted Infections Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Infections 1 Educating on STI Prevention: Information-Motivation-Behavior Skills 1 Realities of Indigenous Communities and the Importance of STI Prevention 2 Ice Breakers, Energizers & Other Activities 38
Addressing Stigma Regarding STIs 2 Keepin it Real (and Riel!) 3 STI Information 3 Curable STI: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis and Pubic Lice 4 Treatable STI: Genital Herpes, Genital Warts and HIV 5 Blood Borne Pathogens: Hepatitis C and HIV 6 STI Transmission 7 How to Practice Safer Sex 8 STI Testing Rates: Barriers and Strategies 8 Testing for STIs 9 STI Results, Reporting, and Partner Notification 10 Youth Talking about STI Testing in the Graphic Novel, Unwanted 11 Condom Excuses & Responses Activity 13 STI Risk Game: Unsafe, Safer, Safest 16 Teen Talk Condom Demonstration 37 Female/Internal Condom Demonstration 41 Sex Dam Demonstration 45 Teen Talk Condom Races 46 Condom Play Station Activity 47 Condom Line-Up Game 65 Teen Talk s Sexual Jeopardy Game 85 Handout 97 Chapter 5: HIV Introduction to HIV 1 HIV/AIDS and Stigma 2 HIV/AIDS Information 2 HIV Transmission 3 Risk Behaviours for HIV Transmission 3 Tips to Reducing HIV Risk 4 Tips to Practicing Safer Drug Use 4 Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) 5 HCV Testing 6 Testing for HIV 6 Tips for Living with HIV Outside of Urban Centers 7 The Manitoba HIV Program 7 Reduction of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission 8 Non-Insured Health Benefits Program for Indigenous People in Canada 8 HIV Resources 10 Manitoba HIV Program 11 HIV Transmission Game 13 HIV Risk Activity: No Risk, Lower Risk, Higher Risk 15 Handout 23 Ice Breakers, Energizers & Other Activities 39
Chapter 6: Healthy Relationships and Dating Violence Introduction to Healthy Relationships and Dating Violence 1 Dating Relationships 1 Definition of Abuse: Power and Control 1 Effects of Witnessing Abuse 2 Violence 2 Accountability and Responsibility 3 Lateral Violence, Gossip, and Rumors 3 Gender and Violence 3 Types of Abuse 4 Sexual Assault and Abuse 5 Consent: Free, Prior & Informed 6 Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship 6 Rights, You ve Got em 7 What Makes it Hard to Leave? 8 Action Planning 8 What Can Service Providers do if a Youth Discloses Abuse? 8 Qualities of a Healthy Relationship 9 Healthy Relationships Bill of Rights 9 Relationships Resources 10 Types of Abuse Activity 11 Behaviors for Types of Abuse Cards 15 Media Literacy Activity on Relationships 25 Dating Violence Action Planning Activity 27 Qualities of a Healthy Relationship Brainstorm 29 Fun Things to do when you are Single Relay Race 31 Relation Shifts video order form 33 Handouts 35 Chapter 7: Mental Health and Suicide Introduction to Mental Health 1 Keyes Dual Continuum Model 1 Holistic Perspective of Mental Health 2 Feelings During a Hard Time 3 Social Detriments of Health 4 Information on Mental Illnesses 4 Cutting & Self-Harm 7 Addressing Stigma 7 Suicide Prevention 8 Protective Factors 8 The Impact of Colonization 9 Homophobia and Suicide 9 Warning Signs 10 Asking Youth Directly About Suicide 11 Messages to Give Youth Regarding Suicide 11 Ice Breakers, Energizers & Other Activities 40
After a Suicide 12 Vicarious Trauma and Mental Health 13 Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resources 15 Regional Suicide Prevention Committee Contacts 17 Feelings and Thoughts of Suicide Brainstorm 19 Mental Health Stories 21 Passport to Health Brainstorm 31 Mind Matters Game 35 Mental Health Role Plays 43 Inner Circle/Outer Circle 59 Wellness Ball Activity 61 Holistic Model of Health 63 Talking Circle 65 Circle Map 67 Handout 69 Chapter 8: Substance Use Awareness Introduction to Substance Use 1 Substance Use Information 2 Problematic Use and Addiction 4 How Can Youth Be More Aware? 5 Sex and Substance Use 5 Sexual Assault and Alcohol 6 Pregnancy and Alcohol Use 7 Substance Use and Gambling Resources 8 Why Youth Use/Don t Use Substances Brainstorm 9 Risk Line-Up Game with Harm Reduction 11 Abstinence Activities and Refusal Skills 35 Recovery Position 39 Drunken Condom Obstacle Course 41 Drug Trivia Game 43 Handouts 47 Chapter 9: Ice Breakers, Energizers, and Other Activities Ice Breakers 1 I have a Secret Snowball Activity 3 Energizers 5 Check-Ins or Check-outs 6 How to Start a Bathroom Betty and Johnny 11 Session Feedback Form 17 Teen Talk s Workshop Booking Form 19 Teen Talk s Website Scavenger Hunt 23 Daily Evaluations 25 Final Evaluation 27 Index 37 Ice Breakers, Energizers & Other Activities 41