BR Indigenous Suicide Report – CP

Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire
Jun 20, 2017

OTTAWA – A House of Commons committee looking at the issue of indigenous suicide is urging the federal government to make sure aboriginal communities have resources available 24-7.

A report includes a total of 28 recommendations.

During its study, the committee heard from over 50 indigenous youth representatives, First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders, academics and health organizations.

M-Ps on the committee say the witnesses shared difficult personal stories of suicide.

Cathy McLeod, a B-C M-P and the Conservative indigenous affairs critic, says the committee needed to put its differences aside and come up with a unanimous report after hearing disturbing testimony.

The committee report also says witnesses highlighted how intergenerational trauma is a factor in the suicide crisis.

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(The Canadian Press)

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