Manitoba organization calling for inquiry into the death Johnson Redhead [Video]

An advocate organization is calling for an inquiry following the death of a six-year-old boy who went missing in Shamattawa First Nation.

Manitoba RCMP announced the body of Johnson Redhead was found around 7:45 p.m. Sunday in a wooded area in Shamattawa, Man.

He went missing Wednesday morning after attending a breakfast program, but he never arrived at class.

Now, the Manitoba Foster Parent Association wants an inquiry into his death, saying the lack of coordination in his care led to him going missing.

The organization said this incident highlights the need for collaboration between different systems to protect children with complex needs.

“Unfortunately, Johnson Redhead and his outcome is another systemic failure on Manitoba’s part,” said Brittany Bannerman, the chair of the Diversity Committee for the Manitoba Foster Parent Association.

Bannerman and the association said Redhead – who was non-verbal and autistic – should have been receiving more support …