The inquest into the death of Kevin Mamakwa will begin on June 1 at 9:30 am at 189 Red River Road.
Mamakwa, a member of Kingfisher Lake First Nation, died in custody of the Thunder Bay Jail on June 2, 2020. He was 27 years old.
Presiding officer Dr. Michael Wilson will examine the circumstances surrounding his death. The inquest is expected to last nine days, with testimony from 15 witnesses.
Mamakwa’s uncle, Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa, has called upon the province to address the number of deaths involving Indigenous people that previously occurred at the Thunder Bay Jail.
The inquest was originally scheduled for January 2026, but was postponed due to an unforeseen tragedy within the family.
Members of the public who wish to view the proceedings online can do so here.
