At the UN, Tŝilhqot’in outlines a plan to deal with the toxic drug crisis — but needs the resources

At the UN, Tŝilhqot’in outlines a plan to deal with the toxic drug crisis — but needs the resources

At the United Nations headquarters in “New York City,” Sierra William’s voice shook with emotion as she spoke about the toxic drug crisis in her community.

At the UN, Tŝilhqot’in outlines a plan to deal with the toxic drug crisis — but needs the resources

A delegation from Tŝilhqot’in spoke at the UN on April 24. From left: Tl’esqox Chief Francis Laceese, Youth ambassadors Dakota Diablo and Sierra William, Xeni Gwet’in Chief Roger William. Screenshot via UN video At the United Nations headquarters in “New York City,” Sierra William’s voice shook with emotion as she spoke about the toxic drug crisis in her community. “Death has been so normalized with our people — smallpox, residential schools, 6…