![]() ![]() "Beyond being premier, you are a human being … do the right thing and take collaborative action," Merrick said. Merrick urged Premier Heather Stefanson to not ignore the calls to change her government's position.Ībout 200 people took part in the march from Oodena Circle at The Forks to the nearby athletes village for the World Police Fire Games. The Olympic-style competition featuring active and retired first responders is expected to bring more than 8,500 participants - including friends and family of competitors - from more than 70 countries. Grand Chief Cathy Merrick told those at the rally that the province helped fund the police and fire games to the tune of millions of dollars. Funding for games - but not searches - criticized The Manitoba government has previously said it won't help fund a search citing safety concerns it says could result from sifting through toxic materials. The AMC has said a recent feasibility study shows a search could in fact be safely conducted. Winnipeg police say they believe a search for them is not feasible. The remains of Morgan Harris, 39, along with those of 26-year-old Marcedes Myran, are believed to be in the privately run Prairie Green landfill just north of Winnipeg after the women were allegedly killed by the same man last year. The advocacy organization called the rally to continue to pressure the Manitoba and federal governments to move forward with the landfill searches. The otherwise peaceful rally and march was organized by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), which represents the majority of First Nations in the province. Protesters at Winnipeg landfill hoist flag targeting 'Heartless Heather,' remain steadfast.Searching landfill for remains of Indigenous women too complex for police: RCMP.Calls for landfill search shadow Canadian premiers' meeting with national Indigenous leaders in Winnipeg.
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