INAC
Why was INAC shut down
The government found that INAC wasn’t effective, and they didn’t know how much funding was needed
Who was Curran Strang
A child who died attending high school away from his home
How did Barbra Kentner die?
She was hit in the abdomen with a trailer hitch. (Blunt force to the abdomen)
Why would they not be able to bury children in the cemetery?
Because the elders said that suicide was a sin
Was the program always beneficial?
The program was not always beneficial
Education, housing and community support
What did his therapist suggest he get done, but never did
Suicide assessment
What was the motivation for the crime?
The crime was deemed to be racially motivated
where would parents have to bury their children?
Front and back yards
What is the Elder Program?
A program to support indigenous students studying away from home.
What was INAC’s mission
Improve social well-being and economic prosperity.
Where was Curran found
His body was found on September 26, in the McIntyre River.
What was the person who killed her charged with and what was the sentence?
Manslaughter and eight years in prison
When did suicide rates inscrease
2004
What was the purpose of the program?
The provide the students with emotional support and give them a sense of home.
What does INAC stand for?
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
When and where was Curran last seen?
On September 19 asking his friend for money for alcohol
Who killed Barbra Kentner
Brayden Bushby
Around how many people would take their lives per month
3-5
Did the kids enjoy these groups?
Yes, most did
What was INAC replaced with
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.
Indigenous Services Canada
What was the official cause of death?
Accidental drowning
Where did Barbra Kentner live?
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Who got support for the suicide influx, and who didn’t
The Siri Lanka got the support needed while the Pikangikum did not
What did they belive this program would be
Beneficial to the development