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Grand Chief Cathy Merrick will lie in state at legislature – Pembina Valley Online

by ahnationtalk on September 9, 202431 Views

Sep 09 2024

Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs will lie in state at the Manitoba legislature following her sudden passing last week.

Premier Wab Kinew announced the honour during a news conference on Saturday, where Indigenous leaders paid tribute to Merrick’s legacy.

Merrick collapsed outside the Winnipeg Law Courts on Friday while speaking to reporters about two court cases. After feeling dizzy, she fell and, despite efforts by paramedics, she did not survive.

Kinew highlighted Merrick’s significant contributions, saying, “She moved the needle in the direction of righteousness, justice, and reconciliation,” and emphasized that all Manitobans should recognize her service to the province.

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