Butterfly release this evening to remember those who have died by suicide

Dr. Lakyntiew Aulakh, chief of the department of psychiatry, Health Sciences North. (Matt Durnan/Sudbury.com)

 

by: Sudbury.com Staff

Today — Monday, Sept. 10 — is World Suicide Prevention Day across the globe, a day that aims to spread awareness and the message that suicide is preventable.

The day was founded in 1960 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), and has grown to be observed in more than 70 countries around the world with educational and commemorative events, conferences and social media campaigns.

Here in Sudbury, the North East Suicide Prevention Network will host its second World Suicide Prevention Day event at the Katherine Bell Gazebo in Bell Park today at 5 p.m., where friends and families who have lost loved ones to suicide will gather to release butterflies to honour their memories...https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/butterfly-release-this-evening-to-remember-those-who-have-died-by-suicide-1042583

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First Nations Prayer

The Great Spirit created butterflies out of only the most beautiful in His creation. He took black from the maiden's hair, yellow from the warm summer sun, orange from the flower blossom, and blue from the rivers and waters of the earth. But He did not give them a voice, as they were His own special creatures, and more beautiful than all others.

If you have a secret wish, a dream, or a secret, capture a butterfly and whisper your heart's desire to it. Since butterflies make no sound, they will carry your wish to the Creator, who alone knows the thoughts of butterflies. By releasing them into the wild you are helping restore the sacred balance of nature, and your heart's needs will surely be granted...http://www.butterflyab.ca/live-release.html