This video highlights Jean Oniske, a 37-year-old Indigenous woman missing from Thompson, Manitoba, since April 18, 2026. The Thompson RCMP seeks public assistance. Jean is 5’ 8”, 145 lbs,

This video highlights Jean Oniske, a 37-year-old Indigenous woman missing from Thompson, Manitoba, since April 18, 2026. The Thompson RCMP seeks public assistance. Jean is 5’ 8”, 145 lbs, medium build, with brown eyes and shoulder-length light brown hair (sometimes blonde highlights). She often wears a hoodie and sweatpants.

Jean last spoke to family on April 18th and 23rd, 2026, in Thompson; her current whereabouts are unknown, raising concern from family and RCMP. If you have information, contact Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909. Anonymous tips: Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

In 2016, Claire Wayner and Mercedes Thompson co-founded Baltimore Beyond Plastic (BBP), a youth-led organization dedicated to reducing plastic pollution in Baltimore. Inspired by the public health

In 2016, Claire Wayner and Mercedes Thompson co-founded Baltimore Beyond Plastic (BBP), a youth-led organization dedicated to reducing plastic pollution in Baltimore. Inspired by the public health impacts of plastic waste, including toxic incinerator emissions and carcinogens leaching from school lunch styrofoam, they sought to address local environmental inequities.

BBP actively combats pollution through school visits, educational workshops, rallies, and legislative advocacy. Having successfully campaigned for a statewide styrofoam ban last year, Wayner and Thompson are now pushing for bans on both styrofoam and plastic bags in Baltimore. They are sharing an award this year for their impactful work.