MMIW Awareness & Advocacy

Rita Papakee, Meskwaki Nation member who disappeared in Iowa in January 2015

The Silent Crisis: Indigenous Women Vanishing in Iowa

04/16/2025
They're gone. Just like that. When Indigenous women vanish in Iowa, their stories rarely make...
Case Spotlights / Community Voices & Stories / MMIW Awareness & Advocacy
Historic Cahuilla woman in traditional attire, symbolizing Indigenous resilience and cultural heritage

Echoes of Silence: The Strength of the Cahuilla People

04/16/2025
They survived—quietly when no one was looking. Ever scroll past headlines about Native communities and...
Case Spotlights / Community Voices & Stories / MMIW Awareness & Advocacy
Traditional Filipino babaylan healer representing women's leadership roles in pre-colonial Philippine society

Silenced No More: The Forgotten Stories of Mixed Heritage in the Philippines

04/14/2025
Time freezes in a single frame from 1850. A young girl stares back at us...
MMIW Awareness & Advocacy
Indigenous woman holding photo of missing loved one with media attention checklist overlay

When She Vanishes: Fighting For Media Coverage That Could Save Her Life

04/03/2025
Your sister hasn't come home. Hours turn to days. Police take notes but don't search....
Case Spotlights / Community Voices & Stories / Family Resources & Support / MMIW Awareness & Advocacy
Indigenous woman using RIV app to document digital evidence on smartphone for MMIW case, showing text messages and location data

When She Doesn’t Answer Her Phone: The Digital Trail That Could Save Her Life

04/03/2025
The text stops. The calls go straight to voicemail. And you know. You just know...
Community Voices & Stories / Family Resources & Support / MMIW Awareness & Advocacy
March forces law enforcement to coordinate on MMIW cases

How To Coordinate With Law Enforcement When They’re Not Taking Your Case Seriously

03/28/2025
You call about your missing sister. They say, "She'll turn up." Sound familiar? I've been...
Community Voices & Stories / Family Resources & Support / MMIW Awareness & Advocacy
Empowering Communities With Tools to Find Missing Loved Ones and Raise Awareness

Finding Help: A Guide for Families of Missing Indigenous People

03/25/2025
What This Guide Does When an Indigenous person goes missing, families face huge challenges. Different...
Community Voices & Stories / Family Resources & Support / MMIW Awareness & Advocacy
Caitlin Potts’ family fighting Indigenous missing person cases

Your Rights As A Family Member: Legal Steps For Indigenous Missing Person Cases

03/21/2025
"Caitlin Potts, a 27-year-old Cree woman, vanished in 2016 from Kelowna, B.C. Her family begged...
Case Spotlights / Community Voices & Stories / MMIW Awareness & Advocacy

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