Investigation into deaths of 6 Innu youths shows how the system failed them, inquiry hears

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All six had been in the care of the child protection system at various points in their lives.

They are Thunderheart Tshakapesh (top left), Jacob Collins, James Poker, Wally Rich, Faith Rich and Kirby Mistenapeo." width="620" />

A report into the deaths of six youths from the Mushuau Innu First Nation between 2015 and 2020 has found 12 systemic failings — from placements in faraway group homes, to the persistent problem of gas sniffing in their home community.