Statement from the National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak on the Identification of Marcedes Myran

(March 17, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement today after the confirmed identification of the remains of Marcedes Myran at the Prairie Green Landfill:

“On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community of Marcedes Myran. The loss of Marcedes and the difficult fight for search and recovery has been incomprehensible,” said National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. “We once again lift up and send our condolences to the families of Morgan Harris, Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe (Buffalo Woman), and Rebecca Contois. They have our full support during this incredibly difficult time, as do all those grieving a Missing and Murdered First Nations individual.”

“We call on Canada to fully and meaningfully implement the 231 Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The roadmap exists, and we know the work before us to honour the Inquiry and its findings and to build a just Canada that honours the safety of First Nations women and girls. Their safety must be a priority for all Canadians,” concluded National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. “The AFN also express our gratitude to Premier Wab Kinew for his leadership and advocacy in initiating and securing the efforts behind this search and recovery.”

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The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization that works to advance the collective aspirations of First Nations individuals and communities across Canada on matters of national or international nature and concern.

For more information, please contact:

Cherish Francis
Press Secretary
Office of the National Chief
(343) 630-1372 (mobile)
cfrancis@afn.ca

Jon Adam Chen
Communications Officer
Assembly of First Nations
(343)-573-2229 (mobile)
jchen@afn.ca

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