By Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY \u2014 Kevin Mamakwa died \u201ca very tragic death, a senseless death, that could have been avoided.\u201d That’s according to Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, the third witness to testify at a coroner’s inquest into the 27-year-old Kingfisher Lake First Nation man’s death in custody at the Thunder Bay District Jail. \u201cThe main message that we wanted to convey is that the Anishinaabe citizens, we need to have more mental health services,\u201d Achneepineskum said on Tuesday. The second day of the inquest into Mamakwa’s death marked the six-year anniversary of his passing. Presiding Coroner Dr. Michael Wilson acknowledged this fact before introducing Achneepineskum. She said that building a new jail is necessary, but that the government must… <\/p>\n
By Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY \u2014 Kevin Mamakwa died \u201ca very tragic death, a senseless death, that could have been avoided.\u201d That’s according to Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, the third witness to testify at a coroner’s inquest into the 27-year-old Kingfisher Lake First Nation man’s death in custody at the Thunder Bay District Jail. \u201cThe main message that we wanted to convey is that the Anishinaabe citizens, we need to have more mental health services,\u201d Achneepineskum said on Tuesday. The second day of the inquest into Mamakwa’s death marked the six-year anniversary of his passing. Presiding Coroner Dr. Michael Wilson acknowledged this fact before introducing Achneepineskum. She said that building a new jail is necessary, but that the government must... <\/p>\n