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Aboriginal Fatigue – The weather makes them sad and only big bucks can assuage their trauma

Climate change causing ‘ecological grief’ in First Nations, federal report claims

A federal review says climate change is driving “ecological grief” in First Nations and Inuit communities while exposing shortfalls in Ottawa’s $1.6 billion wellness program meant to support mental health.

The Department of Indigenous Services reported that extreme weather, wildfires, and disrupted access to traditional practices such as hunting, fishing and medicine gathering are taking a toll on well-being.

h/t Auntie Polly (Incognito)

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