Samwel Uko Inquest

• Jurors make 20 recommendations on last day of public inquiry into Samwel Uko’s death

  The week-long public inquiry into the tragic death of 20-year-old Samwel Uko came to an end Friday afternoon, as jury members presented 20 recommendations to the SHA.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2022
  
• Jury at inquest into death of Black man calls for diversity training in health care

  "I knew if they saw Samwel as a human they would come out and reaffirm my belief that this was only because he was Black," said Samwel Uko's uncle Justin Nyee.

  Health

  Jun 3, 2022
  
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• Emotional Day 3 for Samwel Uko family as public inquest continues

  Members of Black in Sask. group joined Samwel Uko's family to rally concerns from the inquest where emotions were heightened with anger, sadness and disappointment.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2022
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• Day 2 of Samwel Uko public inquest hears from 2 witnesses who tried to help him

  On the second day of the public inquest for Samwel Uko, jurors heard testimonies from two of Uko's past EAs who had seen his pleas for help on social media the day he died.

  Crime

  May 31, 2022
• Family optimistic for recommendations with Samwel Uko inquest set to begin

  The inquest into Uko's death begins Monday and will seek recommendations for avoiding similar outcomes by recalling witnesses and evidence from the events leading up to his death.

  Canada

  May 27, 2022
• Public inquest into the death of Samwel Uko has new date

  The inquest into the death of Samwel Uko, who died by suicide after seeking help at a Regina hospital, has been rescheduled twice. It is now set to begin on May 30.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2022