Fraser Valley Aboriginal youth talk openly about suicide – CBC

Aboriginal youth gathered to talk about the support systems they need

Apr 26, 2016

Aboriginal youth gathered in B.C.’s Fraser Valley on Monday to speak openly about youth suicide, a persistent problem in First Nation communities around the province for years.

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The group came together to identify what kinds of supports systems they need when it comes to suicide intervention and prevention, with ideas from Monday’s “youth leading youth” forum to be shared with community leaders and politicians in Victoria.