First Nations say they’re being disrespected as tension rises with Thunder Bay police over missing persons – CBC

May 28, 2026

Police chief defends force’s commitment after grand chief says Indigenous search methods are being disregarded

Tensions are rising between First Nation leaders and police in Thunder Bay, Ont., following several recent high-profile missing persons cases in the city.

Indigenous leaders say the role of searchers from their communities is being disregarded and there have been repeated communication breakdowns with the police. Meanwhile, the chief of the local force has warned against the spread of “inaccurate or incomplete information” related to the recent cases.

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