in WA, OR, ID, MT, WY & BC
This is a list for you to peruse, Honoring our MMIWP Mothers, Sisters, Grandmothers, Aunties, Uncles, Brothers, Cousins and loved ones in their memory and honor. including events in much of our service area: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and B.C.
“According to the US Department of Justice, nearly half of all Native American women have been raped, beaten, or stalked by an intimate partner; one in three will be raped in their lifetime; and on some reservations, women are murdered at a rate 10 times higher than the national average.”
Many factors complicate the reporting and recording of these numbers, including fear, stigma, legal barriers, racism, and sexism, amongst others. Additionally, there is perpetuation of Native women as sexual objects in the mainstream media.
Our mission is to raise consciousness, unite, and demand action for Indigenous women, girls, Two Spirit, LGBTQQIA people, men, and boys who have been murdered or gone missing, tortured, raped, trafficked, and assaulted – those who have not received the proper attention or justice while we experience the tragedies in our communities at horrendous rates.
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3rd Annual MMIWP Families March/Gathering
May 6, 2023 – Westlake Park to Seattle Center, Seattle
Please join grassroots organization MMIWP Families in bringing continued awareness to the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women and people and the perpetuation of colonial, gender-based violence across the United States and Canada. We wish to respectfully invite the families of MMIWP to the center, so as to highlight and uplift the stories of you and your loved ones.
This year we take to the streets for our MMIWP Mothers, Sisters, Grandmothers, Aunties, Uncles, Brothers, Cousins and loved ones in their memory and honor.
Route and agenda will be announced closer to the date of the march.
Red is the color of MMIWP. Please bring your drums, rattles, songs, banners & prayers.
Email roxanne@mmiwpfamilies.org with any questions or if you are an MMIWP family planning to attend the event.
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Ongoing
TV Review
https://variety.com/2023/tv/reviews/murder-in-big-horn-review-showtime-docuseries-mmiw-1235507900/
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Sunday, May 7, 2023 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
MKG Seattle 11552 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
In honor of MMIWP Awareness Day, Tlingit & Haida Washington Chapter is hosting our first-ever Women’s Self-Defense Workshop, FREE to Tlingit & Haida tribal citizens in the greater Seattle area! The workshop will be taught by MKG Martial Arts instructors at their facility in Northgate.
The cycle of violence ends here!! We strive to empower our people by teaching personal safety skills and reminding our community that safety has always been a part of our culture. By increasing access to self-defense training, we hope to prevent the perpetuation of the MMIWP epidemic in our community.
Register here – registered:
Email – info@thwachapter.org if you have any questions.
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MMIWP Film Showings and Open Mic
Friday, May 5 4:30-8:00 pm $10
Magic Lantern Theatre
25 W. Main Ave., Spokane, WA
509-209-2383
This event is a fundraising opportunity to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People. The event features various film showings on the topic and an open mic with prizes.
info@yoyotspqni.org
yoyotspqni.org
Yoyot Sp’q’n’I – Indigenous Safe Shelter – 509-768-7248
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MMIP Symposium and Awareness Walk
May 4, 2023 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
May 5, 2023 event begins at 8:30 am, Awareness Walk at 11:00 am
Legends Casino, 580 Fort Road Toppenish, WA
Yakama Nation Behavioral Health Victim Resource Program
MMIP Symposium and awareness walk. Kelly Jackson will be the keynote speaker. General admission tickets to the symposium are free and available online.
Awareness Walk Check the VRP REDgalia Facebook page for updates. Contact Crystal Esquivel at 509-502-4082 or Crystal_Esquivel@Yakama.com for more information.
There is also a related exhibit at the Yakama Nation Museum at the Yakama Nation Cultural Center.
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Yakima Community Forum on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person Crisis
Friday, April 28 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Yakima, WA
The discussion will explore the intersection of tribal sovereignty with government and community partners, and their challenges when working together to address the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women and persons. It is organized by Eastern Washington University.
Robyn Pebeahsy and Lucy Smartlowit of the Peacekeeper Society and War Cry Podcast are co-moderators of the discussion panel, which will include Cissy Strong Reyes and Lila Whitefoot, who are sisters of missing and murdered Indigenous women on the Yakama Reservation.
Reyes’ sister, Rosenda Sophia Strong, disappeared after leaving Reyes’ Toppenish home in the fall of 2018 and was found murdered on July 4, 2019. Whitefoot’s sister, Agnes Whitefoot Lora, was murdered in the Yakama Nation Housing Authority’s Apas Goudy rental housing park in Wapato on April 15, 1994.
Other panelists are Annie Forsman-Adams of the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force; Margo Hill, EWU associate professor of urban and regional planning; Dawn Pullin, tribal liaison for Washington State Patrol and Cheri Kilty, YWCA Yakima executive director.
Register and learn more about previous and upcoming Eastern Edge forums.
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OREGON
Say Their Name Relay/Marathon
Saturday, May 6, 2023 7:00 am
Warm Springs Reservation, Oregon
The Say Their Name Relay/Marathon begins at 7 a.m. at the Warm Springs Rodeo Grounds and goes to the Simnasho Longhouse. A meal will follow the event. It is hosted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives-Warm Springs and registration has been extended to Sunday.
An update earlier this month said seven teams were registered, including one running in honor of Mavis May Anne Kirk and Lisa Pearl Briseno. Kirk died in 2009 after she was allegedly run over deliberately, but the driver was never charged. Briseno, who is a relative of Kirk, has been missing since late August 1997. She was last seen in Portland, Ore.
There will be nine legs and eight exchanges in the 26 miles of this relay and marathon in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives.
Email mmirwarmsprings@gmail.com with questions.
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Columbia River Round Dance in honor of Missing & Murdered Indigenous People
Friday, May 5, 2023 4:30 – 9:30 pm
Wahtonka Community School, 3601 W. 10th St. The Dalles, Oregon
The first 150 people at this free community awareness and healing event will receive a T-shirt designed by Speakthunder Art. There will be tables with Native businesses and artists, and members of the Iksiks Washanahl’a (the Little Swans) dance group will perform. Known in English as the Little Swans, participants perform dances and share stories that have been handed down from generation to generation, celebrating and preserving the culture of the Yakama Nation. Speakers, singers and drummers are also part of the event. Those attending are encouraged to bring photos to honor their loved ones.
Email cherkshan@critfc.org for more information.
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WYOMING
Virtual Screening of Documentary Who She Is Promoting MMIW/P Awareness
Online – Center for the Arts
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Tickets
The League of Women Voters of Wyoming announces a virtual screening of Who She Is, a documentary film about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), on May 2 at 7 pm. The event is free and open to the public, with online registration now open. The screening is in collaboration with Caldera Productions, producers of the documentary.
After the 37-minute film, there will be a moderated panel with the film’s Co-Directors, Jordan Dresser and Sophie Barksdale, who will be joined by Indigenous leaders from Wyoming working on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIW/P) issues. Members of the audience will also have time to ask the panelists questions, which can be submitted during the event or in advance by emailing questions
Event Supported By Leagues of Women Voters of Wyoming and Fremont County
info@wyominglwv.org
https://Wyominglwv.org
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ALASKA
Greeting and Ending MMIWG2S Action Walk
Friday, May 5, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
341 Boniface Parkway, Anchorage, AK 99504
Join us in honoring our MMIWG2S relatives. This healing-centered event is for us to collectively gather and give tribute to the lives of our loved ones. The vigil will include candle lighting, talking circles provided by Southcentral Foundation, and a close-out heartbeat of the drums.
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National MMIWG2S Awareness Day – VIgil & Heart Beat of the Drums
Friday, May 5, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
341 Boniface Parkway, Anchorage, AK 99504
Join us in honoring our MMIWG2S relatives. This healing-centered event is for us to collectively gather and give tribute to the lives of our loved ones. The vigil will include candle lighting, talking circles provided by Southcentral Foundation, and a close-out heartbeat of the drums.
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MMIWG2S Action Walk Sign Making
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Native Movement Office
2522 Arctic, Anchorage, AK 99503
The MMIWG2S Alaska Working Group is honoring the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn, Girls, and Two-Spirit Relatives through a week of action.
Activities:
-MMIWG2S Action Walk sign making for Eagle River & Anchorage Walk
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MMIWG2S Action Walk Send OFF
Monday, May 1, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Fairbanks Native Movement Office
60 Hall St, Fairbanks, AK 997-9
Please join us in uplifting Respect Our Daughter and the My Sister’s Keeper Walk: The Walk to End the Violence, Murder, and Trafficking of Women of Color. The Action Walk will be traveling from Fairbanks to Anchorage throughout the week. The MMIWG2S Alaska Working Group is excited to partner with Respect Our Daughters Group for an awareness walk.
Activities:
– The Red Dress Display
– Kid’s Red Hand Face Painting
– Drumming Walk Send-off
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VANCOUVER B.C.
Red Dress Day Run for MMIW2S
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm PDT
All City Athletics 130 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1G9 Canada
Join us! Red Dress Day Run/Walk, in partnership with @allcityathletics This run/walk is about gathering with our allies, creating awareness in our community, and embracing the strength we create together. As run on the unceded lands The xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) we stand together honouring our MMIW2S, we stand against violence and hate crimes against Indigenous women, we show our community that the Indigenous voices and lives matter. The tickets are free, links in bio, and we are encouraging direct donations to the DTES Women’s Centre! @dewcvan https://dewc.ca/donate-online
MEET AT 130 W HASTINGS BACK ALLEY ENTRANCE
WE WILL WALK OVER FROM ALL CITY ATHLETICS TO CONCORD PACIFIC TOGETHER FOR 6:00PM 2 .8KM OR 5.6KM FALSE CREEK LOOP