In The Land Of Hope And Grief • Discoverology

In The Land Of Hope And Grief

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An art therapy project in an Alaska Native village helps teens talk about suicide in their community. By offering helping hands to their peers, these young people are learning to believe in themselves and preparing to guide their communities and cultures into a new era.

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