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This group walked nearly 400 kilometres to raise awareness about bullying, violence in First Nations

Bullying Awareness Walk held in memory of 16-year-old Josh Nanokeesic

CBC NewsSarah Law

WARNING: This story contains references to suicide.


Josh Nanokeesic's mother says she doesn't want anyone else to suffer the same way he did, which is what motivated her to walk nearly 400 kilometres from Sioux Lookout, Ont., to Thunder Bay.

Nanokeesic was 16 years old when he was severely bullied, beaten and died of his injuries in 2015 in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, a remote community also known as Big Trout Lake.

Three teens were charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in con…

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This group walked nearly 400 kilometres to raise awareness about bullying, violence in First Nations

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CBC NewsSarah Law, Posted: May 27, 2025 12:49 PM EDT | Last Updated: 12 minutes ago
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