Tanya Nepinak: Family and friends mark missing womanss birthday [Video]

Tanya Nepinak was last seen 13 years ago, today would have been her birthday.

Thursday, her life was honoured in Winnipeg with a walk from the corner of Ellice Ave. and Sherbrook St. to the MMIWG2S+ Monument at The Forks.

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Once the group made it to the monument, a small ceremony was held, the crowd sang Happy Birthday and cake was served.

“I am very overwhelmed. I have a lot of mixed feelings today,” said Sue Caribou, Nepinak’s aunt.

“It’s been a long time since we’ve celebrated Tanya’s birthday and today is so emotional for me.”

Nepinak’s aunt Sue Caribou remembered her neice Tanya as a giving person and honoured her spirit Thursday Oct. 10, 2024. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg)

Nepinak was 31 years old when she went missing in September 2011.

Her missing persons’ …