2023 National Week of Action for MMIW

The National Partners Work Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and the MMIW Family Advisors are organizing a National Week of Action (May 1 - May 7, 2023) to call the nation and the world to action in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous women.

Take action by participating in these virtual events, exploring our list of resources, and organizing additional actions in your communities on and around May 5th.

Join us in saying enough is enough. No more stolen sisters.

 

Schedule of Events (Mountain Time Zone)

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Monday, May 1 

12:00 pm  Launch of the National Week of Action, Traditional Opening
12:30 pm  Special Podcast by Family Advisor, NIWRC: "Speaking Our Truth: Families Taking Action in the Face of MMIW"
2:00 pm  Mana Mauli Ola Nā Wāhine: The Strength of the Breath of Life / Power of Healing
Women, Hosted by Pouhana O Nā Wāhine

Release Day  STTARS MMIW Awareness Toolkit


Tuesday, May 2

11:00 am  Indian Law Resource Center
12:30 pm  Special Podcast by Family Advisor, NIWRC: "Speaking Our Truth: Families Taking Action in the Face of MMIW"
2:00 pm  Mana Mauli Ola Nā Wāhine: The Strength of the Breath of Life / Power of Healing
Women, Hosted by Pouhana O Nā Wāhine


Wednesday, May 3

12:30 pm  Special Podcast by Family Advisor, NIWRC: "Speaking Our Truth: Families Taking Action in the Face of MMIW"
1:00 pm  Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence
3:00 pm  Mana Mauli Ola Nā Wāhine: The Strength of the Breath of Life / Power of Healing
Women, Hosted by Pouhana O Nā Wāhine


Thursday, May 4

11:00 am  Indigenous Representation in the Media & MMIP Advocacy, Hosted by Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center
12:30 pm Special Podcast by Family Advisor, NIWRC: "Speaking Our Truth: Families Taking Action in the Face of MMIW"
2:00 pm  Mana Mauli Ola Nā Wāhine: The Strength of the Breath of Life / Power of Healing
Women, Hosted by Pouhana O Nā Wāhine


Friday, May 5 (Day of Action)

10:30 am  Housing As A Mitigating Factor For MMIW (Pre-recorded), STTARS
12:30 pm  Special Podcast by Family Advisor, NIWRC: "Speaking Our Truth: Families Taking Action in the Face of MMIW"
1:00 pm  Twitter Storm: Day of Action, NIWRC
2:00 pm  Mana Mauli Ola Nā Wāhine: The Strength of the Breath of Life/ Power of Healing
Women, Hosted by Pouhana O Nā Wāhine


Weekend - Saturday, May 6 & Sunday, May 7

All Weekend  MMIW 5K, 10K and Half-Marathon Hosted by Rising Hearts
 


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Resources

The NIWRC provides national leadership in ending gender-based violence in Tribal communities by providing culturally-grounded resources, technical assistance and training, and policy development to strengthen Tribal sovereignty. The following list of resources has been curated to enrich the understanding of the MMIW crisis across Indian Country. 
 


Join Us On Social Media

We recognize social media as a powerful tool in community outreach and uplifting the collective voices of grassroots advocates and survivors. We are honored to offer suggested social media posts, hashtags, and graphics in support of the 2023 National Week of Action.