Inquest into Poplar Hill First Nation student death exploring impact of youth leaving home for school
Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services press release
Location for inquest into the death of Reggie Bushie announced
TORONTO, Dec. 1 /CNW/ - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced a location for the inquest into the death of Reggie Bushie.
The body of Reggie, 15, was recovered from the McIntyre River in Thunder Bay on November 1, 2007. The youth had last been seen alive at the riverside on October 26, 2007.
The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding the death and will explore issues relating to how First Nation youths are impacted when attending schools that are a considerable distance from their homes. The jury may make recommendations aimed at the prevention of deaths in similar circumstances.
The inquest will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2009, at the Ontario Government Building, 189 Red River Road, Thunder Bay. Dr. David Eden will preside as inquest coroner and Ms. Debra Kinsella and Mr. Trevor Jukes will be counsel to the coroner.
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For further information: Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, (416) 314-4000