On Friday, October 17, 2025, MP Leah Gazan issued the following statement:
With news of the location of Samuel Bird after several months of searching, my heart goes out to Samuel’s family, friends, community, and loved ones, including his mother, Alanna. After such a long period of waiting and uncertainty, I hope that this announcement provides some closure and peace during this time of grieving.
Nobody should experience this type of violence, and it’s up to us all to uphold the safety and security of all people including Indigenous men and boys.
In recent years we’ve have witnessed a rise of violence against Indigenous men and boys, with many being murdered or reported as disappeared. It is critical that legislators take this issue seriously and prioritize the safety of Indigenous people while providing supports to communities searching for their lost loved ones.
My love goes out to Samuel’s community, family and friends while healing from this tragedy.
OTTAWA: Following Canada-wide outcry surrounding the September 27th white nationalist demonstration that took place on the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) reserve, NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) is requesting an emergency debate on the dangerous escalation in white nationalism and anti-Indigenous racism.
On October 4th, 2026, MP Gazan, NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs made the following statement:
When generations of colonial violence and rights violations have created an infrastructure gap of roughly $ 376.1 billion, building a ‘Canada Strong’ would start by building adequate infrastructure for clean drinking water for First Nations.