In this week’s headlines, an ambulance is transformed into a mobile shelter for people experiencing homelessness, the impacts of Manitoba’s outdated surrogacy laws are examined, Siloam Mission introduces its new CEO, and more.

Missing Person Alert

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RCMP are asking for help finding a missing 21-year-old Selkirk woman.

Shareen Traverse is considered a vulnerable person. Police said they were notified Tuesday that she was missing.

Traverse is described as indigenous, 5-foot-7, 217 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information should call Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222, Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or text “TIPMAN” and your message to CRIMES(274637).

Poverty & Community Outreach

Refugees & Race

Indigenous

  • Bear Clan Patrol continues to sweep the nation!: CBC
  • Native Women’s Association of Canada criticizes the MMIW inquiry: CBC
  • First Nations Chiefs Take Legal Action Over Pipeline Replacement: Winnipeg Free Press
  • Feds accused of failing to push reconciliation: Winnipeg Free Press
  • Inquiry wants help from family and friends of missing and murdered indigenous women: Winnipeg Free Press
  • Giving a voice to Manitoba’s first nations: Winnipeg Free Press

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