‘It’s been a long time waiting’: Family, community react to identification of Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe – APTN News

Mar 26, 2025

Family of Ashlee Shingoose encourages authorities to search Brady landfill ‘as soon as possible.’

Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe has her name back.

The Anishinaabemowin title that means Buffalo Woman belongs to Ashlee Christine Shingoose, the Winnipeg Police Service confirmed at a news conference Wednesday.

“Our hearts go out to Albert and Theresa Shingoose, Ashlee’s parents,” said Gene Bowers, chief of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS). “And all the members of St. Theresa Point First Nation who received this unbearable news.

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