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
End of Schedule
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.
- Watch the three-part Showtime docuseries, Murder in Big Horn, directed by Razelle Benally and Matthew Galkin.
- Read "Advocacy in Action: 6-Point Action Plan" by NIWRC Policy Team. View the associated 6-Point Action Plan poster.
- Learn more about the crisis of MMIW with the Restoration Magazine Special Edition: Missing and Murdered Women.
- Explore the resources in the MMIW Toolkit for Families and Communities.
- Order MMIW stickers from the NIWRC Store.
- Find MMIW state legislation with the MMIW Legislative Tracker.
- Sign the petition to declare December 6 as the International Day To End Femicide.
- Download and share National Week of Action event flyers and graphics.
- Read fact sheet on Savanna's Act.
- Read fact sheet on Not Invisible Act.
- View War on Indigenous Women: A Short Guide for Journalists Reporting on MMIWG.
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.
- Use the following hashtags during the National Week of Action: #MMIWActionNow, #NoMoreStolenSisters, and #MMIW.
- View the 2023 National Week of Action Social Media Toolkit for sample posts, language, and graphics.
- Post a photo of yourself wearing red and/or traditional attire with the MMIW ‘No More Stolen Sisters’ poster on social media using hashtags #MMIWActionNow #NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIW.
