The survey found there are fewer elders in Grassy Narrows, suggesting people there are dying prematurely. It was funded by Health Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care. This allowed a comparison between the health of people in Grassy Narrows and other communities. Amnesty International’s Craig Benjamin said the report and the picture it paints of life in Grassy Narrows should “alarm” the public. According to a new government-funded health survey, Grassy Narrows residents report higher rates of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts than other First Nations residents.

Source: thestar May 24, 2018 08:15 UTC