The case of a 17-year-old First Nations youth in care who was found dead in his bedroom closet at an Abbotsford, B.C., group home days after he was reported missing has First Nations organizations demanding a thorough investigation. Indian Chiefs Kukpi7 Judy Wilson said the lives of First Nations children deserve the same attention and action as any other child. "We demand immediate action and full accountability by the Abbotsford Police Department and the province of B.C.," said Terry Teegee, B.C. That investigation would occur after the coroner's investigation is complete or within a year of the death, whichever comes first, said Jennifer Charlesworth, B.C. 's Ministry of Children and Family Development said because of legal reasons, it could not comment on the youth's death.

Source: CBC News September 29, 2020 23:19 UTC