In a recent search at the Prairie Green Landfill in Manitoba, authorities uncovered what may be the remains of two Indigenous women, Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, believed to be victims of a serial killer. The case underscores the troubling epidemic of violence against Indigenous women in Canada.
Search for Possible Remains of Indigenous Women in Manitoba Highlights Ongoing Violence
Search for Possible Remains of Indigenous Women in Manitoba Highlights Ongoing Violence
Authorities in Manitoba have discovered potential remains linked to the murders of two Indigenous women, which has reignited discussions around the violence faced by Indigenous women in Canada.
The authorities in Manitoba announced that during a search of the Prairie Green Landfill near Winnipeg, they found what could be the remains of two Indigenous women murdered by a serial killer. This development represents a potential breakthrough in a case that has profoundly affected local communities and generated renewed attention to the epidemic of violence faced by Indigenous women in Canada. The families of the women, Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, had been informed and visited the search site as part of the ongoing investigation.
Jeremy Anthony Michael Skibicki, the suspected serial killer, was arrested in December 2022 after the murders of four Indigenous women from the Winnipeg area, including Ms. Myran and Ms. Harris, who were killed within days of each other in early May 2022. Skibicki's actions were driven by deeply troubling ideologies, as evidenced by his far-right, white supremacist sentiments shared on social media. He was subsequently sentenced to 25 years in prison without eligibility for parole for these three murders, along with that of a fourth victim, Rebecca Contois.
The search for the remains of Harris and Myran has been a family-led effort, as their relatives have persistently advocated for a comprehensive search of the Prairie Green Landfill, despite resistance from the Canadian government citing logistical and financial constraints in 2022. The families' determination reflects the urgency highlighted by distressing statistics: Indigenous women in Canada face homicide rates more than six times higher than their non-Indigenous peers.
As the search continues, Cambria Harris, daughter of the deceased, has requested privacy to process her grief, while appeals for justice and recognition of the plight of Indigenous women persist across communities and advocacy groups.
