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Devastated by a soaring rate of youth suicide, the Indigenous people of Rockhampton decided to act. For the first time Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander people united, holding healing days and youth activities to promote life. On 2 June 2002, a massive crowd walked through the streets of Rockhampton and into the city for a smoking ceremony against suicide. It was an act of anger, sadness but mostly a ceremony to stop the deaths. From the Message Stick series.

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Crew

Director
Tanya Orman
Writers
Tanya Orman
Producer
Tanya Orman

Production Details

Production Completion
2003
Production Company
ABC TV Indigenous Programs Unit

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