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You have to be compassionate and understanding as people come from all different
walks of life. You have to be able to put yourself in their shoes to try and understand
what's holding them back... I know some youth up here in the Yukon feel that they aren't
valuable - they underestimate themselves and their purpose in life. People just need to
know they can do anything.
— Lenna Charlie
Whitehorse
I think that by reaching out to
community it's like a life raft,
there are people there to catch
you and bring you back to life...I'm
not perfect, I'll never be perfect,
but I've chosen to stay here and
to keep trying.
— Krista McNamara
Penetanguishene
Lateral violence makes things
difficult within our own community.
I experienced it when I was young
and am still experiencing it in my
leadership. But there is a way to get
past that... it's strength and confidence.
If youth find this strength and
confidence it will take them a long way.
— Paul Josie
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation
