Canada promises ‘real plan’ to address aboriginal suicide crisis

By Michelle Conlin ATTAWAPISKAT, Ontario (Reuters) – A Canadian Cabinet minister visited remote Attawapiskat, Ontario, on Monday and said the government was finalizing a comprehensive plan to help the aboriginal community plagued by suicide attempts and harsh living conditions. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett met for about two hours with Chief Bruce Shisheesh in the northern community of 2,000 people. “We had a good, frank discussion,” Bennett told reporters.

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Canada promises ‘real plan’ to address aboriginal suicide crisis