Richard Ogima, who also appears in the video and run NishTV, says of the video: "I would like to leave a positive message about combating suicide and the Xmas depression. I hope it is well favored and at least touches one life. Please forward this message to members in the Native Community who could use this message of hope that speaks to the younger generation."
NishTV is a video-media Web site covering Northern Ontario's Anishinabek Community. Nish is the short version for the word Anishinabek, which refers to the First Nations people of Canada.
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