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- calendar_today October 14, 2026
Inquest Announced into Kaylee Crowchild’s Death
Dr. Kevin Miller, Regional Supervising Coroner for the North Region at the Thunder Bay Office, has announced that an inquest will be held regarding the kaylee crowchild death. The inquest is set to begin at 10:00 a.m. EST (9:00 a.m. CST) on Monday, November 16, 2026. It will be conducted by video conference, allowing public access to the proceedings through a provided link.
Background: Circumstances of the Death
Kaylee Martha Dallas Crowchild was 29 years old and a member of the Tsuut’ina Nation, a Dene community located in southern Alberta. She died on September 20, 2022, at the Lake of the Woods Hospital following an incident at the Kenora District Jail. The death inquest into her passing is mandatory according to the Coroners Act.
Details of the Inquest Proceedings
The inquest will be presided over by Dr. John Carlisle. Three counsels—Robert Kozak, Jenna Simpson, and Makenzie Chan—will participate in the inquiry. Over the course of six days, the inquest expects to hear testimony from approximately 11 witnesses. The coroners inquest will examine the circumstances around the event and the role of the kenora jail death in Ms. Crowchild’s case.
Objectives and Process of the Inquest
The primary purpose of the inquest is to review the details surrounding Kaylee Crowchild’s death. The jury will have the opportunity to make recommendations intended to prevent similar occurrences in the future. This process is a key part of the public death investigation and reflects ongoing efforts to improve Ontario's justice system. The use of a video conference inquest format ensures both accessibility and transparency.
Participation and Additional Information
Members of the public interested in observing the proceedings are invited to watch the inquest live online. For additional details about coroners’ inquests and the broader legal context, resources are available at Ontario’s coroners inquests webpage.
About the Coroners Act and Legal Proceedings
The mandatory nature of this inquest into the kaylee crowchild death is governed by the Coroners Act. The inquest serves as a public death investigation and is part of established legal proceedings in Ontario. Further information on related topics, including courts and emergency services, can be found at Ontario’s government resources.
Source: news.ontario.ca.
