Inquest ordered after death of woman following Kenora jail incident

What happened

• An inquest will be held into the death of Kaylee Martha Dallas Crowchild, age 29.
• She died on September 20, 2022 at Lake of the Woods Hospital following an incident at Kenora District Jail.

Where and who it affects

• The announcement was made by the Regional Supervising Coroner, North Region (Thunder Bay Office).
• The deceased was a member of Tsuut’ina Nation.

Legal basis and purpose

• The inquest is mandatory under the Coroners Act.
• A jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.

Next steps

• The date and venue for the inquest will be provided at a later date.
• For more information about inquests: https://www.ontario.ca/page/coroners-inquests