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‘I’ve lost about 8 people to suicide,’ youth delegate tells Inuit council in Nunavut

A youth delegate has spoken out about the impact of suicide in her community, revealing that she has personally lost around 8 people to suicide. Gwen Natsiq addressed the Inuit council in Nunavut, where she expressed her desire to see funding allocated for peer-to-peer support groups. Natsiq’s statement highlights the need for support and resources to address the issue of suicide in the community.

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