This petition is born out of a personal tragedy that painfully illustrates systemic injustice faced by Indigenous communities. Tanya Nepinak a beloved family member, became part of a heart-breaking statistic of missing indigenous persons. Over a painful decade, her family has been met with barriers and delays in the investigation of her disappearance.

In Canada, the number of missing indigenous persons is disproportionately high. According to a 2014 report by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, aboriginal women only make up 4% of the female population, yet account for 16% of all female homicides. Indigenous women are 3 times more likely to be victims of violence than non-indigenous women (National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, 2019). These statistics reveal a shocking reality that resonates with our personal loss and fuels our fight for justice.

We urge the Canadian government to implement what we propose as "Tanya's Law". This legislation would make it mandatory to immediately enter all missing indigenous people's cases into data banks, ensuring investigations are launched within 6 to 8 hours, far quicker than the current 48 hours. The law should also guarantee that indigenous families face no hurdles from Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) or other authorities during investigations. It further demands that no deals are struck with accused persons after arrest or prosecution.

This law aims to ensure all indigenous people receive equal and fast human rights treatment, and to remove barriers to justice. We urge you to join us in promoting equality, justice, and respect for indigenous communities. Please, sign this petition and support Tanya's Law.