AFN Yukon Region responds to Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Across the Yukon Territory

24 Jan AFN Yukon Region responds to Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Across the Yukon Territory

“For so many citizens and families, this is a matter of life and death, and although it is painful, we cannot turn a blind eye to this reality. As a leader in my community, and as a human being, I need this message to be heard by the federal government, and territorial government, loud and clear” – Deputy Naa Sháade Héni Alex Oakley of the Teslin Tlingit Council.

Read the full statement released by the AFN Yukon Region: AFN Yukon Region Statement on Substance Use Health Emergency [PDF]