One woman’s two-year search for her father in the streets of Thunder Bay

By Jon Thompson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter   [This is part three of three] Kim started on Facebook, then called Lac Seul First Nation, the community where she holds membership and where Alex lived until he was seized in the 60’s Scoop as a boy. Her relatives helped marshal the resources of the region’s tribal councils. Searchers descended on the city in short order from Mishkeegogamang, Cat Lake First Nation, Keewaytinook Okimakanak, Red Lake, the Independent First Nation Alliance, and all over Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Once supportive people in Thunder Bay received word that help was needed, they came out, too. The Lawson family was thankful for the support, but the snowfall made the search extremely difficult. Even with so many volunteers, no trace of Alex or a clue of his…

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