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Native America Calling: A status check on MMIW Awareness Day
Thursday, May 5, 2022
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MMIW Awareness: A status check
Awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous people continues to grow, even in mainstream circles.

In Colorado an effort to establish an office to tackle Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women cases is making progress in the legislature, but faces some opposition. In California, tribal leaders are pushing for more support to help tribes address the issue. Many other states are working on combating the problem in their own ways.

Secretary Haaland plans announcement amid calls for progress on missing and murdered
Secretary Haaland plans announcement amid calls for progress on missing and murdered

Key members of Congress are among those seeking answers about the crisis of missing and murdered people in Indian Country.
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But has that translated to action and policy?

Native America Calling will get perspectives on the National Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls Awareness Day.

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