7 years after her death, First Nation woman's inquest in Ontario to examine health-care inequities
![Ruthann Quequish's family describes her as "a very beautiful person and a much-loved daughter, sister and mother." Quequish died at age 31 due to untreated diabetes. A selfie of a person inside a room with long dark hair.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7275898.1721947605!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/ruthann-quequish.jpg)
Ruthann Quequish of Kingfisher Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario died at home from diabetes complications in 2017 after seeking the help of her community's nursing station. The 31-year-old's family believes her death was preventable. An inquest that begins Monday is set to examine issues in providing health care in remote communities.