One Child. Two Systems.
A Failure of Truth.
On October 18, 2023, our 16-year-old Indigenous daughter, Felicity, told her school counsellor she had recently attempted suicide and had an ongoing plan. This should have triggered an immediate, robust response from two trusted public institutions. Instead, it began a catastrophic, multi-layered failure of care — followed by denial and deceit. This is the documented, evidence-based story of what happened.
The School District's Journey:
A Fortress of Denial
Oct 18–20, 2023: The Cry for Help
Felicity discloses her high-risk status. The school's own mandates a documented response.
Oct 20 – Dec 19, 2023: The Black Hole
FOI confirms exist for this period.
Jan 2024: The Aftermath
Principal tells START Felicity wasn’t “on their radar.” Review concludes
Jun 24, 2024: The Contradiction
Counsellor admits she . Later a handwritten note appears, riddled with
Dec 12, 2024: The Cover-Up
District confirms hiring under solicitor-client privilege.
Fraser Health's Journey:
Deceit, Admission & Retreat
Dec 2023: Systemic Failure
START cancels Felicity’s appointment — there was
May 13, 2024: The “Douglas Clouden Lie” Email
Risk Manager denies wrongdoing while admitting a policy gap ().
Jul 12, 2024: Fabricated Report
Fraser Health’s PCQO letter contained multiple
Jul 26, 2024: Forced Retraction
Indigenous Health Lead admits
Aug 2024: Revised PCQO Report
Fraser Health issues sanitized revision of its report.
Jul 2025: Final Betrayal
When pressed, FH VP Indigenous Health defers to legal counsel.
A Call for Truth and Reconciliation
This is not only one family’s tragedy; it demonstrates systemic failures identified in the In Plain Sight and How Are We Doing? reports. Indigenous children deserve evidence-based, culturally safe care — and accountability.