Kenora MP Says Help is on its Way for First Nation

The Federal Government says its taking action to deal with the suicide epidemic on the Pikangikum First Nation.
Last week a coroner’s report made several recommendations to help the troubled community, including re-building the school.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford says they have committed funding for the reconstruction of the school.
The school burned down 4-years ago and Rickford says he hopes to get started on a new school in a couple of years time.
Rickford notes there are some profound and complex social issues in the community and he is anxious to work with Band officials to address those problems.
The Coroner’s report dealt with the death of 16-people between the ages of 10 and 19 who killed themselves in Pikangikum, between 2006 and 2008.