As the country pledges to bewitch in more Syrians,many of its First Nations communities still face hardships that absorb led to a wave of suicide attempts As Canadian officials firmed up plans late final year to bring tens of thousands of Syrian refugees to Canada, Robert Sutherland wondered what it would mean – if anything – for the needs of his own community.
The 27-year-old lives in Attawapiskat First Nation, and the northern Ontario community where a relentless wave of suicide attempts earlier this month forced leaders to declare a state of emergency. More than 125 people absorb attempted suicide in this community of 2000 people since autumn; the youngest was nine years old,the oldest 71. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com