While data on Indigenous women and girls who have experienced violence, gone missing, or have been murdered is extremely underreported we do know that the rates at which these crimes occur constitutes a crisis. To help bring more awareness to MMIW the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center has created and compiled many resources that we’d like to share.
How can you help/get involved?
Join in raising awareness across social media:
Hashtags to use during the 2022 National Week of Action:
#MMIWActionNow
#NoMoreStolenSisters
#MMIW
May 5 is wear red day. Wear red and hold the #MMIWActionNow poster. Find the poster at niwrc.org/mmiwnatlweek22.
Run for justice. Join in solidarity. Register for the Running for Justice 5k, 10 & Half Marathon: https://bit.ly/3OxaO6r
Stay updated on legislation affecting MMIW. Sign up for NIWRC’s newsletter to receive monthly legislative updates at niwrc.org/newsletter and view NIWRC’s MMIW State Legislative Tracker at niwrc.org/mmiw-state-tracker.
Share the StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-7NATIVE, or 762-8483). StrongHearts is a safe, confidential, and free helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic violence and dating violence. Trained Native advocates offer emotional support, crisis intervention, assistance with safety planning, and a connection to local Native resources. Visit strongheartshelpline.org.
Resources:
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center Library
Want to learn more about the crisis of Missing and Murdered Women and how to take action? Download Restoration Magazine’s Special Edition on MMIW: https://bit.ly/3B7tMdq