Another issue that MUST be discussed

There is a serious rise in the number of sexually transmitted diseases in Montreal. It's a subject nobody including myself likes to talk about but we cannot ignore it anymore. I have received a few emails regarding this subject and it has taken me several days for me to put it in words because of how serious it is.

Nunavik House should be distributing condoms free of charge to everyone. There are many unplaned pregancies that can be avoided and more importantly this will reduce the number of people getting sexually transmitted diseases while in Montreal. Remember, if someone catches an STD while in Montreal there is a strong likelyhood they will be bringing it back home with them and introducing a previously unknown STD into the community. The concequences are very serious and remember there is no cure for such diseases as hiv , only medication will reduce the symptoms.

We need action on this issue immediately and we need to educate our young people about the serious concequences of having unprotected sex with an unknown or new sexual partner, it doesnt matter or they're inuk, white, black or asian. It's common sense and this is how I will finish on a subject that has made me very emotional after reading several of these emails I have received. Also, I have never been more convinced that this is the time to relocate until this moment. People across Nunavik and Montreal should say THIS IS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!