Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

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  Still Haunts me

  krash6t9, 13 Nov 2015

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  This takes me back to when the story of Richard Cardinal's suicide made the news, and is as heart rending now as it was then. What is even more sad is the knowledge that the subsequent inquiry into his death changed little, as the recommendations weren't binding, and have mostly been ignored.

  sh987, 23 Sep 2015

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  heart touching story.

  zahid, 18 Oct 2011

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  @toneal02 --> I'll pass along your beautiful comment!

  kruscito, 3 Oct 2011

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  I would like to thank Alanis Obomsawin and the NFB for making this film possible. I lost a son to suicide many years ago and for a long time I struggled with the pain of not knowing why such a beautiful part of my life was taken away. Many years later, I realized that the reason for my child's death was to bring awareness to the public regarding the adverse side effects of anti-depressants. Psychiatrists routinely do not inform patients of non-drug treatments, nor do they conduct thorough medical examinations to ensure that a person’s problem does not stem from an untreated medical condition that is manifesting as a “psychiatric” symptom. Also, psychiatrists can’t predict what adverse side effects you might experience because not one of them really knows how their drugs work. Psychotropic drugs are increasingly being exposed as chemical toxins with the power to kill. Psychiatrists claim their drugs save lives, but according to their own studies, psychotropic drugs can double the risk of suicide. Dear Charlie, I am so sorry for your loss. It takes a lot of courage to tell your brother's story and I am very proud of you. Richard's story will change many lives and I am confident that it will open your government's eyes. I know the pain is difficult to live with but please continue your journey of telling Richard's story. Human suffrage need not exist in this world!

  toneal02, 3 Oct 2011

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  i came across this video in my social study`s class. it kinda hit close to home. i read `` i was a victim of child neglect.`` and watched this video. we then had to answer a series or questions and write him a letter asif we new him befor he passed away giving him advice. this was a hard assignment to do. i wish that these people would have done more to help him, maybe they just should of kept the kids together, im sorry for his family`s loss. & this had a great impact on my life, richard you made me realise a few things that helped me realise. thank you & im sorry this had happened... your`s truly; behcky, grade 10

  WestSide_, 11 Sep 2010

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  Very moving indeed. I spent time with Richard in Grande Prarie YDC. I wondered for years what became of him, until I stumbled upon this site. Peace Richard now you are free

  krash69, 30 Jul 2010

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  A very moving film. Tragic that it often takes such a sacrifice to bring about change.

  Gman, 29 May 2010

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