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Native America Calling: Tracking missing people one name at a time
Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Tracking missing people one name at a time
Federal law enforcement officials in New Mexico developed a list of roughly 200 names to help track and raise awareness of Indigenous people who go missing.

Since it started in July, they have both added and taken off names using information from the public, partner law enforcement agencies, and community advocates. Agency officials say it’s one tool in helping battle the disproportionate, pervasive issue of missing Indigenous people.

Guests on Native America Calling
Amber Kanazbah Crotty (Diné), Navajo Nation Council Delegate and a member of the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Relatives Task Force

Beata Tsosie Pena (citizen of Santa Clara Pueblo), organizational director for Breath of My Heart Birthplace and task force member

Lynn Trujillo (Sandia Pueblo), secretary for the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department

Frank Fisher, public affairs specialist for the FBI in New Mexico

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