Jury at Kevin Mamakwa inquest targets Thunder Bay Jail — called ‘death trap’ by his uncle, an Ontario MPP

WARNING: This story contains references to suicide. Resources can be found below. An Ontario coroner’s jury on Thursday released 22 recommendations largely aimed at the Thunder Bay Jail where Kevin Mamakwa died in June 2020. Jurors at the inquest that began June 1 also determined that Mamakwa, the nephew of Kiiwetinoong NDP member of provincial…

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Coroner’s inquest into death of man in Kenora, Ont., explores support for Indigenous inmates

WARNING: This story contains references to suicide. Resources can be found below.  Percy Adam Henry was a rambunctious child who grew up to be a selfless, caring father of two boys, his family told those at the coroner’s inquest exploring the circumstances surrounding his death. Henry was a member of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations who grew…

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