When Words Fail

Posted on December 10, 2022 under News & Updates with 3 comments

There have been three suicides of students from our school in the past two weeks; two in the last 48 hours.

While I appreeciate all of the thoughts and prayers, expressions of grief, virtual hugs and support, I would implore you to take it a step further and read something about the north. Without historical context, people can’t possibly understand why these problems persist.

There are many excellent books written about the North. May I humbly suggest “the Right to be Cold” by Sheila Watt-Cloutier.

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