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Seeking Justice: Indigenous people in Manitoba most likely to die in police-involved incidents

Families left devastated without mental health supports, civilian witness has 'no trust' in Independent Investigation Unit, IJF investigation finds

Sav Jonsa
Sav Jonsa

9 Oct 2026 • 12 min read

John Ettawakapow is smiling while wearing his winter gear.
John Ettawakapow was 'a joy to be around' and 'always happy and smiling,' according to the inquest report into his death. (Supplied/Jeremy Ettawakapow)

Sav Jonsa
Sav Jonsa

Sav Jonsa is a Winnipeg-based journalist focused on Indigenous affairs. They see journalism as a tool for bringing colonial powers to account and continuing their ancestors’ fight against corruption.

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