03/08/2026
Mukwa Bear, a skilled First Nations tracker in Canada, has found 10 missing Indigenous people since 2019 after police searches couldn't locate them.
Raised on traplines and deeply immersed in his culture and traditions, Bear developed exceptional tracking skills through traditional hunting practices and deep connection to the land.
In December 2023, Bear gained wider recognition for his volunteer work across multiple Canadian provinces including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Over four years, he participated in more than 15 searches, successfully locating 10 missing individuals and providing desperately needed closure to grieving families.
Bear often responds when families feel official search efforts have fallen short. His approach combines traditional knowledge with modern search techniques, allowing him to notice subtle environmental clues others might miss.
"I use my knowledge of the land and tracking to help families get closure," Bear explains. "Sometimes I'm the last hope they have."
Families praise his compassionate approach and cultural understanding, noting his ability to connect with communities in ways official agencies sometimes cannot.
Bear's work highlights both his remarkable individual commitment and the broader need for culturally informed search techniques when Indigenous people go missing.
Sources: Global News Canada, Indigenous community leaders
