Mom grieves loss of daughter, 4, on Long Plain First Nation

The mother of a four-year-old girl killed and two other children injured on Long Plain First Nation expressed her grief over the loss. She had raised concerns about their care months prior to her daughter’s death. The tragedy occurred in a home on the Manitoba First Nation, about 110 kilometers west of Winnipeg. Paramedics were called to the scene, where they found the four-year-old deceased and two other girls, a one-year-old and a two-year-old, injured.

Both injured girls were later stabilized. The mother, who was working to regain custody of her children after they were taken by child welfare officials in October 2025, said she noticed her four-year-old had a black eye, bruises, and was malnourished. Despite her concerns, she felt no one listened to her. The mother completed programs to care for her children but claims her concerns were not investigated.

RCMP and other officials are investigating the incident, which is being treated as suspicious. The tragedy has left the community and the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth deeply saddened. The government is committed to strengthening supports for children and families. The mother's advice to others is to trust their instincts and look out for any signs of trouble.