Maisy Odjick and Shannon Alexander, two Indigenous teens from Quebec, vanished on September 6, 2008, sparking a long-standing missing persons case that remains unsolved. Their disappearance has become emblematic of the broader crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada.

Maisy Odjick (16), member of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation and Shannon Alexander (17) from Maniwaki .

Date of Disappearance: September 6, 2008.

Location: Maniwaki, Quebec, near the Kitigan Zibi reserve.

Last Seen: At Shannon’s home, preparing for a night out dancing. They were supposed to have a sleepover afterward but never returned.

Discovery: The girls’ personal belongings, including purses and cell phones, were found at Shannon’s home the next day.

Initial Response: Police initially treated the case as a runaway situation, which families believe delayed the investigation.

Search Efforts: In 2009, police expanded the search to Ottawa and Kingston after receiving tips.

In 2017, a renewed search was conducted on the Kitigan Zibi reserve following new information, but no evidence was found.

Public Awareness: Age-progressed sketches were released years later to help generate leads.

Impact and Legacy: The case has drawn national attention and is often cited in discussions about systemic issues affecting Indigenous communities, especially the lack of urgency in missing persons investigations. Maisy’s mother, Laurie Odjick, has become a vocal advocate for missing Indigenous women, working tirelessly to keep the case in the public eye.

Current Status: As of now, there have been no confirmed sightings or leads that have resulted in locating Maisy or Shannon. The case is considered a cold case, remain unsolved with ongoing calls for justice and accountability.