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Indigenous leaders mourn loss of ‘warrior’ Grand Chief Cathy Merrick – CTV News

Sept. 8, 2024

Indigenous leaders came together Saturday to honour the life and legacy of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Cathy Merrick.

Merrick died suddenly Friday after she collapsed outside a Winnipeg courthouse while speaking to reporters. At the time, Merrick was discussing the not-guilty verdict for Robert Jeffrey Morden in the death of William Ahmo(opens in a new tab), along with other matters related to the Indigenous community.

“She died doing what she does best,” said Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias. “I am grateful for what she did that day, speaking to the media about what happens to our people.”

Read More: https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/2024/9/8/indigenous-leaders-mourn-loss-of-warrior-grand-chief-cathy-merri.html

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