By Energeticcity Local Journalism Initiative Reporter FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Foundry Fort St. John was represented at a recent conference in Montréal at the Observatory of Indigenous Public Administrations. Community development and project lead for Foundry, Asuncion Sta. Maria presented alongside co-authors Dr. Tareq Hardan and Dr. Giuseppe Amatulli on Aug. 27 at the conference hosted by École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP). Themes of the presentation focused on youth mental health, connection, culture, and community in the development of Foundry Fort St. John and engagement with the community and regional First Nations. Northeast B.C. has seen youth-related tragedies in 2026. The deaths of Lexi Waldie Siemens and another youth occurred within days of one another during the Christmas break, prompting discussions from public officials and health organizations about going…
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