The report by the Saskatchewan Health Quality Council found that First Nations men die by suicide three times more often than their non-Indigenous counterparts and it rises to six times for First Nations women.
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“It hurts the whole community when we lose people,” said Chief Ron Mitsuing of the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Council CEO Tracey Sherin said the key takeaways are that a coordinated approach is needed with communities taking the lead. She added that action must happen now to protect the future.
Okimaw Iskwew Margaret Bear, chief of the Ochapowace Nation, said at that time her community was also averaging one funeral a week. She said it remains difficult and people are still grieving, but it’s time to look for solutions.Article contentPratt and the other leaders called on the provincial and federal governments to follow through on the letter of commitment with long-term funds.
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