Inquest into death of 4-month-old Iqaluit baby in care to take place in April

Nunavut's coroner has set a date for the mandatory inquest into the death of a baby in Iqaluit two years ago.

AmeliaAnnieKeyoota was under the care of the Department of Family Services when she was found not breathing and unresponsive in July2015. She was taken to QikiqtaniGeneral Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The inquest into her death will be held at the Nunavut Court of Justice from April 23 to 27, according to a news release.

Under the Nunavut Coroner's Act, inquests must be held in cases where a death "occurs while the deceased is detained or in custody involuntarilypursuant to law in a jail, lock-up, correctional facility, medicalfacility or other institution."

Anyone wishing to participate or make presentations at the inquest may contact the chief coroner at 867-975-6318.