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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…