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B.C. Parents Sue School District over Indigenous Teen's Suicide

In a notice of claim filed Thursday in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, Laura and David Donovan allege negligence and breach of duty by Surrey School District and Fraser Health Authority over their daughter's December 2023 suicide.
Amid ongoing mental health struggles, Felicity Donovan disclosed a recent suicide attempt, an ongoing plan, and feelings of isolation due to lack of culturally safe support, according to the Donovans.
Despite weekly contact, the Donovans allege the school district and health authority `knew or ought to have known` Felicity faced suicide risk, yet no alternative appointment was offered in mid-December.
In response, the Donovans seek a formal apology and mandatory Indigenous-led mental health and suicide-prevention training, following their claim filed on August 12.
The claim demands a full public accounting and systemic reforms to protect Indigenous youth, as Donovans say they were stonewalled when seeking `Felicity's truth`.

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