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SOL Examines High Rate of Suicide in Canada's North Region

SOL explores the death of a young Inuk man, Solomon Tapatiaq Uyarasuk. He is found dead in an RCMP detachment in a remote Inuit community and the locals suspect murder but the police suggest suicide.

As the documentary investigates the truth toSolomon’s death it sheds light on the underlying social issues of Canada’s North that has resulted in this region claiming one of the highest youth suicide rates in the world.

The film explores how the pain of suicide has affected the people in these small communities and their resilience to create a better future for their people.


  • Monday, November 16. 10:00 p.m.

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