• Canada, Ontario

Juanita “Winnie” Migwans

Juanita Migwans was a cherished resident of M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. She was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and deep love for her family. Those closest to her describe Juanita as compassionate and community-minded, someone who always cared for others and sought to make a difference. A devoted mother, she dreamed of continuing her education and building a meaningful career where she could help those in need. Her absence has left a profound emptiness in the lives of everyone who loves her.

Juanita last spoke with her family on September 25, 2024, with her final recorded bank transaction taking place the following day.

Reports of her last known sighting differ slightly. One witness recalled seeing her walking near Oakhill Drive and Highway 551 on October 2, 2024, around 10:30 a.m. However, other witnesses later came forward stating they saw her on October 4, 2024, along Riverside Drive.

A missing persons report was filed on October 7, 2024, sparking an ongoing search led by family, friends, and community members working closely with authorities. Their determination remains unwavering, they continue to hope that someone, somewhere, holds the information that can help bring Juanita home.

Summary

  • Date of Disappearance: October 4, 2025
  • Location of Disappearance: M’Chigeeng Reserve-Manitoulin Island ON
  • Age at Disappearance: 31
  • Date of Birth: December, 1993
  • Height: 5’6”
  • Weight: 110lbs
  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Gender: Female
  • Ethnicity: Indigenous
  • Investigating Agency: United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin (UCCM) Anishnaabe Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
  • Dental Information: None to note
  • Medical Information: None to note
  • Notable Identifiers: Scar between her eyebrows, scar on her right thigh
  • Missing Personal Items: Mobile phone / Identification documents / Bank cards/ Personal belongings
  • Clothing/Jewelry: Light colored jacket / Dark colored pants / May have been wearing earrings
  • Tattoos: Bird on ankle-this too shall pass. Has one on one of her wrists or arms “Love”. 

Additional Information

There is a $100,000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts Juanita Migwans

 Anyone with information is urged to contact the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service at 1-705-377-7135 or the OPP Dedicated Tip Line at 1-833-941-9010, referencing case #RM24000551.

You may also reach out to Please Bring Me Home through their anonymous tip line:
tips@pleasebringmehome.com
1 (226) 702-2728

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