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The Disappearance of Viola Panacheese

Viola Panacheese standing outside

EARLY LIFE: Viola Isabella Panacheese was born on January 24, 1949. From Mishkeegogamang First Nation in northern Ontario, Canada, she was the mother of four children – Candace, Bruce, Lilly and Virginia – and was living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In the lead-up to her disappearance, Viola was in an on-again, off-again relationship with her partner,

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The Disappearance of Shirley Lonethunder

Two photos of Shirley Lonethunder, one with a neutral face and one with her smiling

EARLY LIFE: Shirley Joanne Lonethunder was born on January 3, 1966, as the oldest of five children. From the White Bear First Nations near Carlyle, Saskatchewan, she grew up in Saskatoon, making trips back and forth between the city and the reserve. Known for being stubborn and strong-willed, Shirley struggled with substance abuse and was

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The Disappearance of Rebecca Louisa Guno

Portrait of Rebecca Louisa Guno

EARLY LIFE: Rebecca Louisa “Becky” Guno was born on May 25, 1960, in northwest British Columbia. A member of the Nisga’a Nation, she grew up with her father, a logger who struggled with alcoholism, and her her two older brothers. Her younger sisters lived with their aunt. As a child, Rebecca and her brothers were

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