Aboriginal Suicide in British Columbia

Cooper, M., Karlberg, A.M., & Pelletier Adams, L.

This study examined coroner files on all Aboriginal suicides occurring in British Columbia between 1984 to 1989, compared with a geographically matched sample of non-Aboriginal suicides. The report examines the reliability of Aboriginal suicide statistics and prevalence by age, gender and residence. Ecological analyses are described as well as the circumstances leading to the suicides. The views and recommendations of 35 Aboriginals knowledgeable about suicide are included.

206 pages / Full Report $15
30 pages / Executive summary $5