The remote northern Ontario first nation of Attawapiskat has declared a state of emergency after a rash of suicide attempts was reported over the weekend. It's not the first time the James Bay community of about 2,000 has made such a declaration.

A 10-year-old child was among the 11 people who tried to kill themselves Saturday.

After an increasing number of young people attempted to take their lives in a northern Ontario First Nation, the chief and council have declared a state of emergency.