The RCMP are continuing the investigation and search for Ramona Peter in the Ross River area.

The 40-year-old woman was reported missing on April 28, after having last been seen outside the village’s general store a week earlier.

“Since that time, significant land, air, and water search efforts have been put forth by community members and volunteers, multiple units of the RCMP, and Yukon Search and Rescue (YSAR),” police said Monday.

Since the last update on May 5, the search effort and RCMP investigation have continued in multiple communities, including Ross River, Whitehorse and Watson Lake.

“All possible investigative avenues are being explored through tips from the public, interviews, video review, and air, ground and water searches,” police said.

The RCMP and YSAR are continuing aerial and watercraft searches of the waterways and shorelines near Ross River this week.

“With the transition to warmer weather, disappearing snow and spring thaw, the RCMP is seeking the assistance of the community members of Ross River to please check their properties, including outbuildings, remote cabins, vehicles and alleyways for any signs of Ms. Peter,” police added.

The Ross River Dena Council declared a state of emergency last week, partially based on Peter’s absence. Chief Dylan Loblaw has expressed disillusionment with the extent of the search efforts to date.

“Police continue to appreciate their partnership with the Ross River Dena Council and community members of Ross River,” the RCMP said.

“Anyone who wishes to participate in a search is encouraged to continue to share their plans and search activities with the RCMP.

“This will ensure the safety of searchers, and that investigators are fully aware of search results and areas already covered.”

Anyone who has seen or interacted with Peter since April 21 are encouraged to contact Ross River RCMP at 867-969-2677 or 867-969-5555.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 867-667-6715 or at http://www.crimestoppersyukon.ca

“Sometimes, even information that may seem insignificant can be an important factor in an investigation,” police pointed out.

Staff members with the territorial Family Information Liaison Unit (FILU) and the victim services unit are available to provide support to family and community members impacted by Peter’s disappearance and the associated investigation.

Victim services staff provide services and help for victims dealing with a range of different crimes, regardless of whether the person has reported the crime, a charge has been laid, or there has been a conviction.

Email: Victim.services@yukon.ca

Phone: 867-667-8500 / Toll free: 1-800-661-0408, extension 8500.

Website: https://yukon.ca/en/legal-and-social-supports/supports-victims-crime/

The FILU provides support for the families and loved ones of missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited individuals.

Email: filu@yukon.ca

Phone: 867-332-0993 (text or call) / Toll Free 1-800-661-0408 extension 7178.

Website: https://yukon.ca/en/find-support-families-missing-or-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls