QuickSketch of aboriginal inquest victims
Posted October 5, 2015 12:07 pm.
Last Updated October 5, 2015 3:40 pm.
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THUNDER BAY, Ont. – An inquest began Monday in Thunder Bay, Ont., into the deaths of seven aboriginal youth from northern Ontario who were at high school in the city. A quick sketch:
Robyn Harper
Age: 18
From: Keeywaywin First Nation
Died: 2007
Other: Only female in group. Lived in boarding house. Attended Dennis Franklin Cromarty.
Cause of death: Acute alcohol poisoning.
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Paul Panacheese
Age: 21
From:from Mishkeegogamang First Nation
Died: 2006
Other: Attended Dennis Franklin Cromarty.
Cause of death: Not determined.
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Kyle Morrisseau
Age: 17
From: from Keeywaywin First Nation
Died: 2009
Other: Found in McIntyre River in Thunder Bay, Ont. Lived at boarding home. Attended Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School.
Cause of death: Drowning, alcohol intoxication contributing.
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Reggie Bushie
Age: 15
From: Poplar Hill First Nation
Died: 2007
Other: Found in McIntyre River. Lived at boarding house. Attended Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School.
Cause of death: Drowning, alcohol intoxication contributing.
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Curran Strang
Age: 18
From: Pikangikum First Nation.
Died: 2005
Other: Found in McIntyre River. Attended Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School.
Cause of death: Drowning, alcohol intoxication contributing.
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Jordan Wabasse
Age: 15
From: Webequie First Nation
Died: 2011
Other: Found in Kaministiquia River. Enrolled at Matawa Learning Centre.
Cause of death: Drowning.
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Jethro Anderson
Age: 15
From: Kasabonika Lake First Nation
Died: 2000
Other: Found in Kaministiquia River. Attended Dennis Franklin Cromarty.
Death: Drowning, alcohol intoxication contributing.
SOURCE: Ministry of Community Safety, Coroner’s Inquest, The Canadian Press