Yes. I couldn't agree more. I'm not implying that the framework should in any way supersede what you're doing there. Again, I applaud what you've done here.
I find this paper you handed out to be very helpful. You have cultural continuity, community cohesion, family strength, and so on as protective factors. One thing that may be missing, or maybe we simply haven't stated, is an area I'm very passionate about, and that is the spiritual component of who we are as humans. I know there has been a lot of research done on that.
You may be familiar with this book on clinical research for suicide prevention. One of the comments the author makes as it relates specifically to indigenous communities was, I thought, very insightful. I'll quickly read it: “Similarly, actively participating in spiritual practices on a regular basis was found to buffer against suicide.” He's specifically speaking to indigenous youth suicide in Canada in this regard.
I'm wondering what aspect of the spiritual community, whether it's the indigenous faith community or other faith communities.... You mentioned the faith communities in your opening remarks, which I was pleased to hear. In terms of prevention, intervention, and even postvention, could you comment on what responsibility the faith community has in that regard?
That's for either one of you.