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Tragedy struck early Sunday on Long Plain First Nation when police found three young children in distress at a home — a four-year-old girl died at the scene, while her one- and two-year-old sisters were hospitalized but are now stable. The mother, who had recently fought to regain custody after being separated by child welfare officials in October 2025, says she raised concerns about injuries and poor nutrition as early as February, sending photos that went unheeded — despite completing required parenting programs. Leaders from both Long Plain and Waywayseecappo First Nations urge restraint and full investigation, while Manitoba’s Advocate for Children and Youth and the Families Minister have launched parallel probes — no charges have been filed yet.

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