Reverend Marie Martin tells CHSJ News she spent time in the community a few years ago as a motivational speaker and she tells CHSJ News more work needs to be done.
She says the people in the community need to be taught they are good people and can move forward through dark times.
She adds the plight they are going through can have a huge effect on morale and health and she is looking into ways of getting out there.
Attawapiskat declared a state of emergency in the fall over a lack of suitable housing.
