Stewart Talks Suicide Prevention At Culbertson


Public speaker and coach Josh Stewart, whose Crow name DĂșupa BacheĂ©âitchi means âTwice-ALeader,â gave Culbertson students a presentation centered on the topics of suicide prevention and personal goals Friday, Sept. 15, at the Culbertson High School gym.
âIâve been on an incredible journey that led me here today to meet you,â Stewart told the audience. âI grew up on a reservation in Montana. Iâve always loved sports and the excitement of playing competitively. Along my path of life Iâve also found a love for Jesus. These two things aside from raising my children have been my passion that has fueled my choices in life.â
Stewart discussed breaking your goals down into categories related to âhome, class and gymâ and emphasized the power we all have to impact others positively and negatively throughout the day.
Stewart encouraged students to, âBe a student/person with integrity, one who gives their best effort and isnât afraid to ask for help, respects their elders and contributes to their education.â
Teacher Mary Machart said Stewartâs talk was encouraging.
âHe was vocal about having values and thanking whatever greater power you believe in, for the gift of life,â Machart said. âOnce he set the scene, he shared about how he lost a family member to suicide. He described how no one checked on him, because he was âhappy.â His message: check on your friends. If you notice they are acting different, reach out to them.â