Aboriginal Youth

• FSIN developing Indigenous suicide prevention strategy

  The FSIN has committed to develop and release a multi-faceted First Nations suicide prevention strategy by May 31, 2018.

  Health

  Sep 10, 2017
  
• Alberta report urges more support for ‘particularly vulnerable’ reunified families

  Alberta's child and youth advocate says the deaths of three children who were in government care before being reunited with their families show that better support is needed during such transitions.

  Health

  Jul 18, 2017
  
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• La Loche, Sask. woman starts GoFundMe page to prevent Indigenous youth suicide

  A La Loche, Sask., woman has started a crowdfunding page online to prevent Aboriginal youth suicide.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2017
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• Suicide of First Nations youth shows kids in care must be heard: Alberta advocate

  Alberta's child and youth advocate says the suicide of a 15-year-old indigenous boy reinforces how crucial it is that the voices of children in provincial care be heard.

  Health

  May 24, 2017
• Ontario Children’s Aid Societies call for inquest into aboriginal youth deaths

  Chiefs with the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, which represents 49 First Nations communities in Ontario, said four aboriginal youth living in group homes had died in the province in six months.

  Canada

  May 15, 2017
• Breaking down barriers to First Nation job opportunities

  "I firmly believe every native person needs to be in a good-paying job."

  Mar 3, 2017
• First GEN7 Youth Leadership Retreat in Calgary to empower Indigenous youth

  Motivate Canada's GEN7 Youth Leadership Retreat being held over the weekend in Calgary is acting as a first step in supporting the growth of youth in Indigenous communities, by bringing young people together for an empowering experience.

  Apr 30, 2016
• ‘We asked for prayers for our people’: Alberta First Nation chief meets with Pope

  Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Chief Tony Alexis met with Pope Francis in Vatican City on Wednesday during a trip that came at the request of the nation's community.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2016
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• 7 aboriginal youth suicides in Alberta prompts recommendations: ‘Something more is needed’

  The office of the Child and Youth Advocate has released the results of an investigative review regarding seven Alberta Aboriginal youth taking their own lives.

  Health

  Apr 25, 2016
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• Calgarians rally to show solidarity with Attawapiskat youth

  The serious situation on the Attawapiskat First Nation has struck a nerve with people across the country, including in Alberta's largest city.

  Apr 17, 2016