Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth: Click Here For Updates
February 1, 2016
The Inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations youth continues in Thunder Bay, with the conclusion of testimony regarding the death of Jordan Wabasse, followed by Phase 2 of the inquest. Phase 2 will include testimony from expert witnesses who will put the students’ experiences into broader context for the jury. Lawyers Julian Falconer, Julian Roy, and Meaghan Daniel, of Falconers LLP, are in attendance on behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
In the News
First Nations student death inquest: Is the treaty relevant? CBC, February 2, 2016
First Nations student death inquest: What we know now CBC, February 1, 2016
January 18, 2016
The inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations youth continues this week in Thunder Bay. The inquest will hear from further witnesses who have evidence relating to the case of Jordan Wabasse. Lawyers Julian Falconer, Meaghan Daniel, and Julian Roy, of Falconers LLP, are in attendance on behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
January 11, 2016
The inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations youth continues this week in Thunder Bay. The inquest will hear from witnesses who have evidence relating to the case of Jordan Wabasse. Jordan was the seventh student to pass away while attending high school in Thunder Bay, and the fifth tragic drowning death. Lawyers Julian Falconer, Meaghan Daniel, and Julian Roy, of Falconers LLP, are in attendance on behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
December 18, 2015
The Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth has adjourned, and will resume on January 11, 2016.
In the News
First Nations student deaths inquest adjourns until 2016 CBC, December 18, 2015
December 7, 2015
The Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth resumes today in Thunder Bay. This week the Inquest will examine the circumstance surrounding the deaths of Reggie Bushie and Kyle Morriseau.Lawyers Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel, and student Samantha Ramage, from Falconers LLP are representing Nishnawbe Aski Nation at the Inquest.
In the News
Brother hopes for ‘truth, justice’ at First Nations student deaths inquest CBC. November 29, 2015.
November 16, 2015
The Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth resumes today in Thunder Bay. Lawyers Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel and student Samantha Ramage, from Falconers LLP, are representing Nishnawbe Aski Nation at the Inquest.
In the News
First Nation student deaths inquest: 5 things revealed so far CBC, November 16, 2015
November 7, 2015
In the News
Indigenous cases treated by police as ‘less than worthy victims,’ lawyer says CBC, November 7, 2015
Huffington Post, November 7, 2015
November 5, 2015
The Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth is continuing in Thunder Bay, examining the circumstances surrounding the death of 15 year-old Jethro Anderson in 2000. Lawyers Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel and student Samantha Ramage, from Falconers LLP, are representing Nishnawbe Aski Nation at the Inquest.
In the News
NAN lawyer argues investigation into missing 15-year-old had numerous flaws Tbnewswatch, November 5, 2015
First Nations student deaths inquest: School support worker testifies CBC, November 5, 2015
First Nations student deaths inquest: Boarding home parent testifies Lokalee, November 4, 2015
October 27, 2015
The Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth continues today in Thunder Bay. Lawyers Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel and student Samantha Ramage, from Falconers LLP, are in representing Nishnawbe Aski Nation at the Inquest.
Click here to watch the proceedings via live stream.
In the News
Inquest into student death hears from mother of Robyn Harper Tbnewswatch, October 27, 2015
First Nations student deaths inquest Testimony from Robyn Harper’s mother CBC News, October 27, 2015
Inquest Back on Today Magic 99.9, CJUK Thunder Bay, October 27, 2015
October 8, 2015
The Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth continues today in Thunder Bay. Lawyers Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel and Lakehead Law student Samantha Ramage, of Falconers LLP are in attendance on behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
In the News
Chiefs of Ontario Lend Full Support to the First Nation Student Death Inquest NationTalk, October 8, 2015
First Nations student deaths inquest hears from mother of Paul Panacheese CBC, October 8, 2015
Thunder Bay inquest hears mother recall night she found son face down on kitchen floor APTN, October 8, 2015
First Nations student deaths inquest: family member speaks out CBC, October 8, 2015
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October 7, 2015
The Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth continues today in Thunder Bay. The Inquest is examining the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Reggie Bushie, Jethro Anderson, Jordan Wabasse, Kyle Morriseau, Curran Strang, Paul Panacheese, and Robyn Harper, who died under similar circumstances while attending high school in Thunder Bay.
In the News
Thunder Bay high school is home away from home for First Nations students, inquest told Toronto Star, October 7, 2015
First Nations student deaths inquest hears from education authority CBC, October 7, 2015
First Nations student deaths inquest in Thunder Bay hears arguments about alcohol CBC, October 7, 2015
Focus on education during third day of First Nations students inquest TBNewswatch, October 7, 2015
Lawyer at Thunder Bay inquest introduces possibility some students murdered APTN, Otcober 7, 2015
First Nations students death inquest in Thunder Bay hears arguments about alcohol CBC, October 7, 2015
Forensic pathologist, toxicologist testify during inquest into First Nations student deaths TBNewswatch, October 6, 2015
They Died Young and Mysteriously — Now We May Finally Know Why Vice News, October 6, 2015
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October 6, 2015
Today is the second day of the Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth, in Thunder Bay. The Inquest has been moved to a larger court room. Read Christie Blatchford’s National Post article about the inadequate size of the court room here.
This joint inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths of seven First Nations youth who died under similar circumstances while attending school in Thunder Bay: Reggie Bushie, Jethro Anderson, Jordan Wabasse, Kyle Morriseau, Curran Strang, Paul Panacheese, and Robyn Harper.
To read more about the Inquest and to access related documents, please click here.
Acting on behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, lawyers Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel and Lakehead Law student Samantha Ramage, of Falconers LLP, are in attendance at the Inquest.
In the News
First Nation students death inquest: 5 questions it may answer CBC, October 6, 2015
Inquest into deaths of seven aboriginal students opens in Thunder Bay, Ont. The Globe and Mail, October 5, 2015
Long awaited inquest into young aboriginal deaths starts in Thunder Bay Global News, October 5, 2015
Christie Blatchford: Families crammed into courtroom like an ‘afterthought’ at inquest into aboriginal students’ deaths National Post, October 5, 2015
Long Awaited Inquest Into Deaths Of Aboriginal Youth Begins In Thunder Bay, Ont. Huffington Post, October 5, 2015
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October 5, 2015
The Inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations youth begins today in Thunder Bay.
This joint inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths of seven First Nations youth who died under similar circumstances while attending school in Thunder Bay: Reggie Bushie, Jethro Anderson, Jordan Wabasse, Kyle Morriseau, Curran Strang, Paul Panacheese, and Robyn Harper.
To read more about the Inquest and to access related documents, please click here.
Acting on behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, lawyers Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel and Lakehead Law student Samantha Ramage, of Falconers LLP, are in attendance at the Inquest.
In the News
Inquest begins into deaths of 7 First Nations youth in Thunder Bay Toronto Star, October 5, 2015
Nishnawbe Aski Nation: Seven Youth Inquest/Coroners Inquests October 5, 2015
Inquest to begin into deaths of 7 First Nations youth CTV, October 5, 2015
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September 17, 2015
The Inquest into the death of seven First Nations youth will begin on October 5, 2015. Reggie Bushie, Jethro Anderson, Jordan Wabasse, Kyle Morriseau, Curran Strang, Paul Panacheese, and Robyn Harper died while attending school in Thunder Bay. Lawyers Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel and Lakehead Law student Samantha Ramage, of Falconers LLP are appearing on behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, the political territorial organization representing the youths’ communities of origin.
In April of 2015, a hearing to broaden scope of the Inquest was held in Thunder Bay. Nishnawbe Aski Nation, represented by lawyers Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel, was in attendance at the hearing to argue that the scope should be expanded in four areas to include issues such as the racism faced by the youth, and the quality of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s investigation into their disappearances.
“This is a very sad narrative about families who simply experience the worst the system has to offer in terms of investigating their children’s deaths,” Julian Falconer told the Toronto Star. Read the full article.
Read more about the case here.
NAN Press Release, September 16, 2015
NAN Booklet, “Our Lost Youth”
Inquest Date into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth Announced Ontario News, September 16, 2015
Ontario coroner sets date for inquest into deaths of 7 First Nations youth in Thunder Bay APTN, September 16, 2015