The MPP for Kiiwetinoong is calling for an inquest into the death of a young aboriginal youth in the care of Child and Family Services.
Sol Mamakwa says 17 year-old Devon Freeman died by suicide but his body wasn’t found for almost seven months.
Mamakwa says the continued neglect of colonial governments, like the current one, means Indigenous youth live without hope.
He stresses “An inquest that would shine a light on Devon’s life and death so this doesn’t happen to any more children. Will you support this request and actually take action on this request?”
The NDP Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Critic adds the government has do something about mental health services for aboriginal youth.
“This week the government voted down an amendment to Bill 116 to create a provincial mental health and addictions strategy for Indigenous peoples. Despite the clear need with the high levels of suicides committed by Indigenous youth.”
Mamakwa made the plea in the wake of recent deaths of three teens.
Message to communities of Webequie and Constance Lake. They lost youth aged 12 & 13 last week that died by suicide. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. ❤️#childrensmentalhealth pic.twitter.com/aylxBB3aHi
— Sol Mamakwa MPP (@solmamakwa) December 3, 2019
