Stories of loss, resilience and hope

Editor's note: This broadcast contains content which may not be suitable for all audiences, including discussions of suicide. Viewer discretion is advised.

For this week’s edition of the ICT Newscast, a look at a critical issue facing American Indian and Alaska Native communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Native American youth experience suicide rates more than twice the national average. Behind these statistics are stories of loss, resilience and hope.

• We hear from families who have lost loved ones, leaders fighting for prevention and communities coming together to save lives. McKenzie Allen-Charmley takes a historical look into this crisis. 

• The fight against the impact of social media on Native American youth is just one part of a much larger battle to save lives. Behind every statistic, there are families who have been devastated by the loss of a loved one. Aliyah Chavez explores tribes suing social media companies.

• A mother and daughter from the Bishop Paiute Tribe in California have turned their pain into a mission to raise awareness. Paris Wise reports. 

• The Lakota word for child is wakanyeza, translated as "holy being." In South Dakota, an organization is embracing this sacred view of children, believing that early intervention can help prevent tragedy and save lives. Shirley Sneve has more.

• Two mental health professionals join Shirley Sneve for a roundtable discussion to discuss progress tribes are making to prevent suicide. Dr. Anitra Warrior, Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, owns Morningstar Counseling. It's a Nebraska-based clinic that specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma for relatives of all ages. Cortney Yarholar is the CEO of Evergreen Training and Development in Oklahoma. He works with indigenous communities to create culturally relevant, meaningful and healthy narratives.

Suicide Prevention Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
All Nations Hotline
Native Hub Resources
Native and Strong Lifeline (for Washington state)

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This newscast was created with work from:

Shirley Sneve, Ponca/Sicangu Lakota, is the senior producer for the ICT Newscast. Follow her on Twitter @rosebudshirley. She is based in Nebraska. 

Aliyah Chavez, Kewa Pueblo, is the anchor of the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @aliyahjchavez.

Paris Wise, Zia and Laguna Pueblo, is a producer for the ICT Newscast. Email: paris@ictnews.org. 

Stewart Huntington is a producer for the ICT Newscast.

Quindrea Yazzie, Diné, is a video production editor for the ICT Newscast. Email: qyazzie@ictnews.org. Yazzie is based in Phoenix.

Daniel Herrera Carbajal is a video editor for the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @daniulherrrera

Pauly Denetclaw, Diné, is a political correspondent for ICT. Email: pauly@ictnews.org

Ebonye Delaney is the Executive Producer for the ICT Newscast. Email: ebonye@ictnews.org

Mark Trahant, Shoshone-Bannock, is ICT editor-at-large Email: marktrahant@ictnews.org