The Youth Walk of Hope
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The Youth Walk of Hope is a suicide awareness campaign. The young people in the Mushkegowuk First Nation Communities are facing many challenges which seem insurmountable to them. Coping with these challenges brings hopelessness, uncertainty and the belief that they are unloved. These feeling are very strong and because of the strength of these negative thoughts comes thoughts such as: “I would be better off dead. No one cares. There is no future. I have nothing to give. Nobody loves me. Nobody will miss me. Suicide is the only option.”
Some young people are working hard to fight this pattern and make positive change for themselves, their peers and their communities. Out of this desire for positive change came the dream of undertaking a cross-Ontario walk to show their determination and raise awareness. This idea has become the Youth Walk of Hope (#WalkofHopeMC), to bring hope and be a voice of the future
We care for the young people. We want them to be the source of inspiration for their communities and for all Canadians. We want them to know that they are the voice of their future. They are the future leaders and most important of all, they are loved.
The idea is to set out from Cochrane, Ontario, Canada in Early June and end at the Assembly of First Nation Youth Summit on July 10th, 2016 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The Youth Summit is followed by the Assembly of First Nations Chiefs Meeting from July 11 to 13, where the youth will be able to present their concerns. Young People from communities will be able to join in along the route as they are able.
This will be a massive logistical effort if it is to succeed. We are calling upon your support to this Youth Walk of Hope, either financially, or in kind, to cover the cost for the walkers, the chaperons, their meals, supplies, accommodations and vehicle rental. Supplies include proper footwear, proper safety wear etc.
This journey of our Youth will be long and hard. But we strongly believe they will bring a voice of hope and resiliency to our Leaders across the country.
Like Our Facebook Page for updates and news about this journey.
Some young people are working hard to fight this pattern and make positive change for themselves, their peers and their communities. Out of this desire for positive change came the dream of undertaking a cross-Ontario walk to show their determination and raise awareness. This idea has become the Youth Walk of Hope (#WalkofHopeMC), to bring hope and be a voice of the future
We care for the young people. We want them to be the source of inspiration for their communities and for all Canadians. We want them to know that they are the voice of their future. They are the future leaders and most important of all, they are loved.
The idea is to set out from Cochrane, Ontario, Canada in Early June and end at the Assembly of First Nation Youth Summit on July 10th, 2016 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The Youth Summit is followed by the Assembly of First Nations Chiefs Meeting from July 11 to 13, where the youth will be able to present their concerns. Young People from communities will be able to join in along the route as they are able.
This will be a massive logistical effort if it is to succeed. We are calling upon your support to this Youth Walk of Hope, either financially, or in kind, to cover the cost for the walkers, the chaperons, their meals, supplies, accommodations and vehicle rental. Supplies include proper footwear, proper safety wear etc.
This journey of our Youth will be long and hard. But we strongly believe they will bring a voice of hope and resiliency to our Leaders across the country.
Like Our Facebook Page for updates and news about this journey.
Organizer
Mushkegowuk Council
Organizer
Moosonee, ON