Father testifies at inquest into jail death

By Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com Content warning: This article addresses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or in need of urgent support, call 911. The CMHA also provides crisis response services across the region, including a 24/7 helpline at 807-346-8282 or toll free at 1-866-888-8988. THUNDER BAY — When he was feeling down, Kevin Mamakwa told his dad, physical exercise helped him to feel better. Jonathon Mamakwa took the stand on Monday as the first witness at the inquest into the death of his son, Kevin. Presiding Coroner Dr. Michael Wilson explained that the role of the five jury members is not to assign blame, but look into the circumstances of Kevin’s death. The Kingfisher Lake First Nation man…

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