The document discusses the impacts of colonization on Aboriginal communities, including high rates of suicide, and proposes a model for Community Response Teams to address crisis and promote resilience. It argues that suicide is related to pain and hopelessness, and that connection to community, culture, and tradition can increase resilience. The model involves training frontline workers and leaders to form Response Teams, which would respond to crises, facilitate programming, and support caregivers, integrating traditional values. The goal is for communities to develop connection, empowerment, identity, and vision to heal from trauma and be self-determining in addressing issues like suicide.