WARNING: This story contains references to missing and murdered Indigenous people. Resources can be found at the bottom of this story.
Deborah Anishinabie, a 42-year-old member of Sandy Lake First Nation, was found dead in Thunder Bay, Ont., after going missing on December 5, 2024. Levi Michael Lawson, 25, faces second-degree murder charges, with a court appearance scheduled for January 5, 2026. A month-long search of the local landfill yielded no new evidence, raising concerns about the safety of Indigenous women in the area. The case is part of a broader issue surrounding missing and murdered Indigenous people in Canada.
