Attawapiskat globe and mail

Attawapiskat is a small Inuit community located on the western shore of James Bay in Northern Ontario, Canada. It has been in the news in recent years due to a number of challenges facing the community, including poverty, housing shortages, and mental health issues.

The Globe and Mail has reported on Attawapiskat on several occasions, highlighting the struggles faced by the community and the efforts of its residents to improve their lives. Here are a few examples of articles published by The Globe and Mail about Attawapiskat:

  1. "Attawapiskat's housing crisis: A crisis of dignity" (2013) - This article reported on the severe housing shortage in Attawapiskat, with many residents living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions.
  2. "Attawapiskat's mental health crisis: A community in crisis" (2014) - This article highlighted the high rates of mental health issues in Attawapiskat, including suicide and self-harm, and the lack of access to mental health services in the community.
  3. "Attawapiskat's water crisis: A community in crisis" (2015) - This article reported on the contamination of the community's water supply, which left many residents without access to safe drinking water.
  4. "Attawapiskat's education crisis: A community in crisis" (2016) - This article highlighted the challenges faced by the community's school system, including a lack of resources and a high teacher turnover rate.
  5. "Attawapiskat's economic crisis: A community in crisis" (2017) - This article reported on the economic challenges facing the community, including a lack of job opportunities and a high unemployment rate.

These articles, and others like them, have helped to raise awareness about the challenges facing Attawapiskat and other Indigenous communities in Canada. They have also highlighted the need for greater investment in these communities and the development of more effective solutions to the challenges they face.