Suicide task force begins work

The Government of Nunavut’s suicide task force will begin community consultations this month. The consultations will run until mid-September and will focus on the issue of suicide, as well as prevention and community healing.

During the March session of the legislature, MLAs passed a motion to support the fight against suicide.

And in mid-July, Ed Picco, the minister of health and social services, appointed a task force of youth, elders, healers, educators and justice workers.

The members of the task force are Norman Komoartok of Pangnirtung, Brian Simionie of Pond Inlet, Meeka Arnakak of Pangnirtung, Adrienne Tagoona of Baker Lake, Bernadette Saumik of Rankin Inlet, Theresa Kakkianiun of Kugaaruk, Bob Konona of Gjoa Haven, Amie Ahegona of Kugluktuk and Kautaq Joseph of Arctic Bay.