FSIN releases suicide prevention plan
Indigenous people in Saskatchewan – especially northern Saskatchewan – are afflicted with some of the worst suicide rates in Canada. Continue reading
Suicide Crisis
‘Nunavut is in a crisis’: Territory appeals for help as suicide attempts, domestic violence spike
Last week, the community of Pangnirtung on the southeast coast of Baffin Island sent a letter to the territorial government that pleaded for extra resources to deal with suicide attempts and growing violence. Continue reading
Outpouring of support for Saskatchewan photography club after Global News story
Overwhelming support from Global News viewers over the past few months has helped the Pinehouse Photography Club grow beyond belief. Continue reading
2 Fond-du-Lac teens take own lives as community recovers from plane crash
The two teen suicides in Fond du Lac came as the community recovers from a December plane crash that led to the death of a 19-year-old man. Continue reading
Sask. children’s advocate raises alarm bells over Indigenous youth suicide rate
The children’s advocate is calling on action from the provincial and federal governments to deal with high youth suicide rates in northern Saskatchewan. Continue reading
‘Don’t lose hope’: Saskatchewan’s suicide crisis among First Nations youth
Two doctors say provincial data indicates that generational trauma has re-emerged among First Nation youth in the form of a suicide crisis. Continue reading
First Nations ink agreement with Ottawa, Ontario for more control of health care
Authorities involved in dealing with mental health in remote First Nations reserves say they have a plan to disrupt the cycle of suicide and crisis. Continue reading
Northern Saskatchewan once again struggling with youth suicide
By David Baxter Reporter
In the past two days, the Ministry of Rural and Remote Health has been notified of one suicide in La Loche and two attempts. Continue reading
Saskatoon conference deals with youth suicide crisis in northern Saskatchewan
By Jacqueline Wilson Anchor
Following a rash of youth suicides in northern Saskatchewan, a group of women organized a prevention conference in Saskatoon and invited over 500 indigenous youth to attend. Continue reading
Saskatchewan’s new children’s advocate making suicide crisis his top priority
Corey O’Soup, Saskatchewan’s new children’s advocate, says his top priority is dealing with the growing suicide crisis in northern communities. Continue reading