Prince Albert medicine gathering addresses northern Sask. suicide crisis – News Talk 980
December 6, 2016
People from across Saskatchewan have gathered in Prince Albert to address the troubling youth crisis in the North.
Sturgeon Lake drum group Ironswing welcomed them with a welcome song, honour song and a victory song.
The gathering, titled ‘The Community is the Medicine’ aims to equip indigenous peoples with the right information to address suicide in their communities.
Frontline workers, including teachers and mental health workers will sit side by side with students and youth from First Nation communities as they hear keynote speakers address the issue.
Grand Chief Ron Michel of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) said some of the issues First Nations are dealing with can be related back to a colonial mentality.
