Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, check out these local events and ways to engage this justice topic

Local Events

Friday May 5th, San Jose City Hall, 6:15 PM

Traditional Song & Dance Candlelight Vigil

Saturday May 6th, MMIW Movie Screening & Discussion, 5:30 PM

Compassion & Justice Ministries will host a viewing of Murder in Big Horn, and following, facilitate a discussion on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIWGS2, MMIP) Awareness crisis. Join the River Church Community in learning and engaging

Sunday May 7th, 11:30 AM, Community Event in Hellyer Park

Shadow Bluff reservation site on Velodrome side of park Kathy Napoli of the Susanville Indian Rancheria will be our speaker. She will be sharing information about the crisis and how it has been impacting the community in Northern California. There will also be a live art exhibit hosted by Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley. Fundraising raffles, snacks, and an opportunity to build community and learn together! Please wear red in solidarity! Message [email protected] (below)

Event Discussion Questions

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Videos & Documentaries

MMIW Videos & Documentaries

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Podcasts

War Cry Podcast

Exploring cases and stories about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Men and members of the LGBTQ 2 Spirit community.

MMIW Podcasts

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Books

Perma Red: The True Story of Missing Indigenous Women of Montana

Dreaming of both escape and belonging on the Flathead Indian Reservation in the 1940s, Louise White Elk, a determined and beautiful young woman, comes of age as she is pursued by three dangerous men who will do anything to possess her--police officer Charlie Kicking Woman, the charismatic Baptiste, and Harvey Stoner, who owns nearly everything around him.

True Reconciliation: How to be a Force for Change

MMIW Books

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Organizations to Donate/Volunteer

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara County

MMIW Volunteer/Donate Organizations

Merchandise Fundraiser

June 23 Not Invisible Hearings

$5 suggested for bracelet $25 suggested for shirt