Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation

• ‘We’re on alert’: First Nations grappling with suicides want to be consulted on provincial plan

  First Nations leaders want more consultation when it comes to suicide prevention in their communities.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2020
• Body of 6-year-old boy who got swept away in Makwa Lake found

  Saskatchewan RCMP said the strong currents caused the boy to drown.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2020
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• Advocate calls for legislation to address Saskatchewan’s high Indigenous suicide rate

  Tristen Durocher is walking more than 600 km to draw attention to the high rate of Indigenous suicide in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2020
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• Saskatchewan chief concerned about mental health impacts of COVID 19 in First Nations

  A First Nation in Saskatchewan has been dealing with a suicide crisis, and now its chief is concerned an outbreak of COVID-19 could trigger further mental health suffering.

  Health

  May 3, 2020
• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan RCMP charge 11 suspects for violating public health order

  The group of 11 was allegedly committing crimes together during a time where gatherings are limited to 10 people.

  Crime

  Mar 29, 2020
• Canadian government commits $2.5M for Saskatchewan First Nation suicide strategy

  Eight First Nations leaders joined Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller as he announced funding for the FSIN’s suicide prevention strategy.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2019
• Auditor calls for improvement in northern Saskatchewan suicide prevention

  Auditor Judy Ferguson says that health care providers in northwest Saskatchewan generally don’t receive sufficient training caring for suicidal patients.

  Health

  Dec 5, 2019
• ‘We’re hurting’: Saskatchewan First Nation calls for long-term solution to youth suicide crisis

  The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation declared a state of emergency in November following three youth suicides in as many weeks.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2019
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• Makwa Sahgaiehcan chief ‘disappointed’ about lack of long-term suicide prevention plan

  Makwa Sahgaiehcan Chief Ronald Mitsuing said an immediate, long-term suicide prevention strategy is necessary as his community mourns three recent suicides, including a 10-year-old girl.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2019
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• ‘Brighten their day’: suicide crisis sparks card-writing campaign to First Nation

  A former resident of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is asking people to send handwritten Christmas cards to the First Nation school.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2019