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 The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council's MMIW Committee organized an MMIW awareness walk on May 5, 2022.
National Day of Awareness for MMIWG
(Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls)
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).
Today is a reminder to:
- honor and give voice to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
- shine a light on tragedies that have happened to Indigenous women and girls
- continue the efforts and advocacy needed to create the change required.
Background
In 2013, Hanna Harris was murdered on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. She was 21 years old at the time of her death. In response to demands for justice, May 5 (Hanna's birthday) is recognized as the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG. People are encouraged to wear red on May 5 to raise awareness and also to take actions that will help end violence against Native women.
GLITEC Staff Join Awareness Walk
To help raise awareness, GLITEC staff joined their co-workers at the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) in an awareness walk on May 5. Staff donated ribbons to create banners that were carried during the walk through Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. Staff members wore red or ribbon skirts to honor missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The event was organized by GLITC's MMIW Committee.
 For More Information
It is time to say “enough is enough”—no more stolen sisters. Learn more about MMIWG and how to take action:
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Urban Indian Health Institute's Report on MMIWG
This report details the MMIWG crisis in urban areas across the U.S.
It not only identified a high number of cases in urban areas and found undocumented case, but it highlights the issues around obtaining MMIWG data.
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Operation Lady Justice
This was the Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. The task force concluded Nov. 26, 2021; however, its website still contains education, resources, data, research, and more.
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National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
This Native-led nonprofit organization develops resources and trainings to support Tribes, grassroots advocates, and survivors in prioritizing the safety of Native women and their children and requiring accountability of offenders and communities. Visit their website to learn more.
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