Spirit of Hope Needed in Attawapiskat – Net Newsledger

Attawapiskat Seeks Solutions

THUNDER BAY – Attawapiskat is in the news again. The community is struggling to find solutions for an ongoing suicide crisis that has seen many people attempting to kill themselves. The band has called for help, declaring a state of emergency.

Help is on the way to the community. “The situation facing the people of Attawapiskat is a national tragedy that demands immediate action and I have reached out to Chief Bruce Shisheesh to offer our full support,” said AFN National Chief Bellegarde. “I have spoken with Federal Health Minister Philpott and Ontario Health Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins to request immediate resources to deal with this crisis – both on the short and long term. Both Ministers reassured me that they are moving swiftly to work with the community in the wake of this weekend’s terrible events.”
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