The Federal Government says it's taking action to deal with the suicide epidemic on the Pikangikum First Nation. Last week a coroner's report made several recommendations to help the troubled community, including re-building the school. Kenora MP Greg Rickford says they have committed funding for the reconstruction of the school. The Coroner's report dealt with the death of 16-people between the ages of 10 and 19 who killed themselves in Pikangikum, between 2006 and 2008.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Help on the way for Pikangikum
The Federal Government says it's taking action to deal with the suicide epidemic on the Pikangikum First Nation. Last week a coroner's report made several recommendations to help the troubled community, including re-building the school. Kenora MP Greg Rickford says they have committed funding for the reconstruction of the school. The Coroner's report dealt with the death of 16-people between the ages of 10 and 19 who killed themselves in Pikangikum, between 2006 and 2008.