On May 13, 2026
Public inquiry into the death of Pasha Ekoomiak: Reaction from the Val-d’Or Native Friendship Centre
The Val-d’Or Indigenous Friendship Centre welcomes the coroner’s report on the death of Pasha Ekoomiak, which recognizes its role and highlights the need to strengthen culturally safe services. It calls for sustainable funding and continued human, inclusive approaches to support vulnerable populations.
The Val-d’Or Indigenous Friendship Centre (VDIFC) welcomes the findings of the coroner’s report on the death of Pasha Ekoomiak, while emphasizing the importance of strengthening social services and cultural safety. The report recognizes the VDIFC’s expertise and adopts several of its recommendations, including the need to ensure sustainable funding for the Indigenous health clinic. The VDIFC underscores the importance of approaches focused on prevention, support, and collaboration, and calls on the government to act promptly to support these essential initiatives.