The Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has died after collapsing outside of the Manitoba courthouse Friday afternoon.
Grand Chief Cathy Merrick was speaking to reporters following the not-guilty verdict for Robert Jeffrey Morden in the death of William Ahmo, when she collapsed.
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Police and people on scene performed emergency care before she was taken to hospital.
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) confirmed her death in a statement Friday evening.
“We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and community,” the statement said. “We share in their grief, feeling the immense loss of a remarkable leader whose voice and tireless advocacy touched countless lives.”
The AMC said it will honour Merrick’s legacy and continue her work.
Merrick was first elected in a 2022 byelection, becoming the first female chief in the organization’s history.
She was re-elected …