On Canada 150, What Are First Nations Kids Losing Out To?
By Jennifer King, Cindy Blackstock March 21, 2017
By Jennifer King & Cindy Blackstock on March 23, 2017
From the Catalyst, Spring 2017
As the federal government prepares to spend half a billion dollars to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, First Nations in northern Ontario are mourning the loss of three young girls to suicide. These tragedies could have been prevented if Canada provided equitable mental health and other children’s services on reserve.