First Nations Suicide
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Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency after recent deaths, self-harm incidentsThe Tataskweyak Cree Nation is requiring "immediate" supports for mental wellness and long-term solutions for its community after several youth suicides.CanadaJul 14, 2021
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First Nations suicide rate 3 times higher than for non-Indigenous people: StatsCanThe agency reported Friday on the rates of death by suicide for self-identifying First Nations people, Metis and Inuit from 2011 to 2016, compared to non-Indigenous people.CanadaJun 30, 2019
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Ontario coroner investigating death of 13-year-old girl in AttawapiskatAn Ontario coroner has agreed to further investigate the death of 13-year-old Sheridan Hookimaw who died by suicide in Attawapiskat.CanadaDec 8, 2017
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FSIN developing Indigenous suicide prevention strategyThe FSIN has committed to develop and release a multi-faceted First Nations suicide prevention strategy by May 31, 2018.HealthSep 10, 2017
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First Nations leaders slam Trudeau government for ‘dragging their feet’ on youth suicide crisisIndigenous leaders are set to press the federal government on Thursday over services available in Wapekeka First Nation - a tiny community in northern Ontario mourning the suicides of two 12-year-old girls.PoliticsJan 19, 2017
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Saskatchewan NDP calls for action after 6th aboriginal girl commits suicideA 13-year-old girl has taken her life in La Ronge, the sixth in the province this month.CanadaOct 31, 2016
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Northern Saskatchewan communities in mourning after 3 youth suicidesTwo northern Saskatchewan communities are in mourning following the suicides of three young girls and nine suicide attempts in the past week.CanadaOct 14, 2016
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