Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland delivers remarks about tribal sovereignty and Native women’s safety.

“For generations, Indigenous persons, including American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, have been forced to mourn a missing or murdered loved one without the answers and support they deserve,” the president states.

Key members of Congress are among those seeking answers about the crisis of missing and murdered people in Indian Country.

The Biden administration is promising historic investments to address the crisis of missing and murdered people in Indian Country as advocates continue to call for more support at all levels.