AK: Reflecting on an unexpected tragedy

Thousands travel from around the state to attend the Elders and Youth conference and the Alaska Federation of Natives convention every year. The week is considered by many as one of celebration — this year was different.
After numerous discussions throughout the week about Alaska’s high rate of suicide, a man decided to take his own life in a very public way on the last day of the convention. Almost a week later, KTOO’s Jennifer Canfield is still thinking about t