The Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth began on October 5, 2015, and investigated the deaths of: Jethro Anderson, Reggie Bushie, Robyn Harper, Kyle Morrisseau, Paul Panacheese, Curran Strang, and Jordan Wabasse.
The Inquest concluded on June 28, 2016, when the Jury rendered its verdict. The Jury issued 145 recommendations including 31 directed to the City (among other parties to the Inquest). The Inquest’s main purpose was to prevent future deaths of First Nations youth who must live away from their home communities to attend high school in Thunder Bay.
The recommendations are aimed at improving or implementing programs within the City of Thunder Bay with respect to its physical, social and cultural infrastructure so that everyone coming to Thunder Bay is:
- treated equitably;
- included and engaged;
- safe; and
- able to access opportunities to succeed.
City's implementation of recommendations
Fifth Annual Report:
- Fifth Annual Report Responding to Seven Youth Inquest - June 28, 2021
- Attachment A - Chart Responding to Recommendations Directed to the City
- Attachment B - Responses to Jury Recommendations to City
- Attachment C - Letter from Ontario Chief Coroner Office
- Attachment D - History of City Response to Inquest & Recommendations
Fourth Annual Report:
- Fouth Annual Report Responding to Seven Youth Inquest - July 16, 2020
- Attachment A - Chart Responding to Recommendations Directed to the City
- Attachment B - Responses to Jury Recommendations to City
- Attachment C - Letter from Ontario Chief Coroner Office
Third Annual Report:
- Third Annual Report Responding to Seven Youth Inquest - June 24, 2019
- Attachment A - Chart Responding to Recommendations Directed to the City
- Attachment B - Update on Youth Inclusion Program
- Attachment C - Responses to Jury Recommendations to City On Template Provided by Ontario Chief Coroner
- Presentation of Third Annual Report
Second Annual Report:
- Second Annual Report Responding to Seven Youth Inquest - June 4, 2018
- Chart Responding to Recommendations Directed to the City - June 25, 2018
- Recommendation 115 Implementation Plan - June 25, 2018
- Responses to Jury Recommendations to City (Ontario Chief Coroner template) - June 25, 2018
- Second Annual Report Responding to Seven Youth Inquestion presentation - June 25, 2018
First Annual Report:
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