{"id":20281,"date":"2024-07-02T08:25:58","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T12:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cssspnql.com\/drowning-prevention-101\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T12:13:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:13:30","slug":"drowning-prevention-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cssspnql.com\/en\/drowning-prevention-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Drowning Prevention 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48243309 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48243309 BCX0\">Drowning is when a person suffers difficulty breathing because their mouth or nose is blocked by water or another liquid. Drowning can lead to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48243309 BCX0\">serious injury<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48243309 BCX0\"> or death if the person is not <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48243309 BCX0\">promptly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48243309 BCX0\">rescued and given medical <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeHoveredV2 CommentHighlightHovered SCXW48243309 BCX0\">care<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeHoveredV2 SCXW48243309 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Footnote BlobObject DragDrop SCXW48243309 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"Superscript SCXW48243309 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"11\">1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW48243309 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53840115 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53840115 BCX0\">Indigenous people are ten times more likely to drown than anyone else in Canada<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Footnote BlobObject DragDrop SCXW53840115 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"Superscript SCXW53840115 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"11\">2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53840115 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53840115 BCX0\"> due <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53840115 BCX0\">to a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53840115 BCX0\">lack of water safety infrastructure, being in remote areas, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53840115 BCX0\">having <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53840115 BCX0\">limited access to swimming lessons and emergency medical services such as ambulances<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53840115 BCX0\">, a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53840115 BCX0\">s well as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53840115 BCX0\"> climate change and environmental factors. For example, a flood can increase the risk of drowning in communities due to changing water levels and unpredictable weather patterns.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW53840115 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>The use of water bodies is an integral part of First Nations practices, and we must keep these practices alive, while ensuring the safety of the population. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40741528 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40741528 BCX0\">Here are some tips to minimize the risks of drowning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40741528 BCX0\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Footnote BlobObject DragDrop SCXW40741528 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"Superscript SCXW40741528 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"11\">3<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW40741528 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everyone should have basic swimming skills and CPR skills, for example through lessons from the Red Cross, the Lifesaving Society, or Canot Kayak Qu\u00e9bec. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everyone can benefit from learning about water safety and following basic swim skills training. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW251043339 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251043339 BCX0\">A responsible adult should always <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251043339 BCX0\">be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251043339 BCX0\">assigned when children are in or near water.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW251043339 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never engage in water activities alone, even if experienced. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People of all ages and swimming abilities should wear a life jacket. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lakes and rivers can have dangerous hazards such as strong waves, rocks and limited visibility. Check the local forecast before going swimming in a lake or river and make sure to always wear a life jacket even if you are a good swimmer. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid drinking alcohol before or during swimming, canoeing, fishing, hunting and boating. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid drinking alcohol while supervising children. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid trying to hold your breath underwater for long periods of time because this can cause you to lose consciousness and drown. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.ca\/in-your-community\/saskatchewan\/saskatchewan-news-and-stories\/you-are-helping-to-reduce-the-indigenous-drowning-rate-in-saskatchewan#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20Indigenous%2C%20you,Water%20Safety%20program%20in%202016\">https:\/\/www.redcross.ca\/in-your-community\/saskatchewan\/saskatchewan-news-and-stories\/you-are-helping-to-reduce-the-indigenous-drowning-rate-in-saskatchewan#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20Indigenous%2C%20you,Water%20Safety%20program%20in%202016<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/drowning\/data-research\/facts\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/drowning\/facts\/index.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/drowning\/data-research\/facts\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/drowning\/facts\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/drowning\/resources\/index.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/drowning\/resources\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/societedesauvetage.org\/snpn\/boite-a-outils\/\">https:\/\/societedesauvetage.org\/snpn\/boite-a-outils\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drowning is when a person suffers difficulty breathing because their mouth or nose is blocked by water or another liquid. 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