A State of Action
Many aboriginal communities in Canada have issued a state of emergency for the extremely high rates of suicides on reserves. The prevalence of suicidal thoughts and suicide rates are extremely higher in Canadian’s Indigenous population compared to the non-Indigenous population. Suicide occurs roughly 5 to 6 times more often among Indigenous youth than non-Indigenous youth in Canada. These numbers are shockingly high compared to non-Indigenous population. Suicide … Continue reading A State of Action