Inuit culture has almost completely disappeared, which partly explains the disarray in the communities. There are 14 small communities spread out over the Hudson Bay and Ungava Bay areas. I think each of these communities must take responsibility for itself. It is not always easy. I come to this conclusion based on the two years I spent with the Inuit in Kuujjuaq and Akulivik.
I have another question for you.
A representative of the Mental Health Commission of Canada spoke to us about the Headstrong program. Designed for teenaged students, the purpose of this program is to talk about mental health and reduce the stigma. It is led in partnership with First Nations communities.
Is a program carried out in this way likely to be successful in your communities? How can the federal government assist in the development of effective programs?