Dozens march the streets of Winnipeg to raise awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Men and Boys
Posted May 13, 2025 5:37 pm.
Last Updated May 13, 2025 9:24 pm.
Community members marched to the Legislature here in Winnipeg to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous men and boys in hopes of raising awareness and support for families seeking justice and healing.
The walk began here at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and ended at the Manitoba Legislature, marking a powerful journey filled with stories of loss and love. The walk aimed to shine a light on an issue many say has been left in the shadows.
“He would give the shirt off his back to the next person, that’s just the kind of person he was, but his life was cut too short,” explained Corrine Chief, MMIMB organizer.
Chief says she started the walk not only to remember her brother Bernard Chief, who was murdered in 2021, but to fight for justice and support, something she believes is severely lacking for Indigenous men and boys.
“We need to be equals with MMIWG2S, we need the same resources and support for our men and our boys, but unfortunately, it’s very limited,” said Chief.
Among those walking was Hilda Mann. Her son, Stuart, was murdered four years ago. Since then, she’s made it her mission to speak for those who no longer have a voice.
“He was the 12th victim, and it really hurt my heart. He wasn’t just number 12, he was Stuart, he was a dad, a brother, a father, a son, you know,” said Mann.
“I just wanted to get the word out there and let others know you’re not alone, there’s lots of us out here, we just need to find each other and get together like this.”
Brenda Frogg from Cross Lake First Nation says her community is still waiting for answers regarding two men who have been missing for over 35 years, and four unsolved murders. She says fear and silence have kept families from finding peace.
“This is so important for me to bring this awareness and to tell the mothers that they are not alone in their journey,” said Frogg.
Organizers hope this walk will become an annual event, and eventually a national day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men and Boys.
