An indigenous community in northern Canada has declared a state of emergency.<br />The 2,000-strong indigenous community in the far north of the Canadian province has seen a spate of suicide attempts over the past eight months -- over 100 members, young and old, have tried to take their own lives.<br />The situation came to a heartbreaking head this weekend, as community leaders in the tiny James Bay town were forced to declare a formal state of emergency after 11 people attempted to kill themselves Saturday.<br />The Assembly of First Nations, an organization representing indigenous people in Canada, said this is "a national tragedy and a national shame that demands immediate action and attention."
