Grand Chief Wilson: ‘Today we begin the Search They Said was Impossible.’

Grand Chief Wilson: ‘Today We Begin the Search They Said Was Impossible.’

TREATY ONE TERRITORY, WINNIPEG, MB (December 1, 2025). – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) stands with the family of Ashlee Shingoose and Tanya Nepinak as the search of the Brady Road Landfill begins, a moment many said would never come.

“Today we honour Ashlee and Tanya. We begin the search they said was impossible. For too long, our women have been dismissed, ignored, and treated as if their lives did not matter. That ends here,” said AMC Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. “This search is about dignity. It is about truth. It is about bringing them home.”

The AMC has been advocating for the search, ensuring that the voices of families remain at the centre of every decision. For three years, AMC has pushed governments, law enforcement, and partners to act, refusing to allow for our loved ones to be forgotten. Grand Chief Wilson says today marks a turning point.

“Our families have carried heartbreak every single day. Now they can carry hope. We will walk beside them until their loved ones are brought home, and we will continue to demand safety, justice, and accountability for every First Nation person in this province.”

The AMC thanks the Province of Manitoba, the search teams, technical experts, and community members who have worked to make this operation possible and reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Shingoose and Nepinak families throughout the search process.

For more information, please contact:
Communications Team
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
Email:  media@manitobachiefs.com

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