2024 National Week of Action for MMIWR
The National Partners Work Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and the MMIW Family Advisors are organizing a National Week of Action (April 29 - May 5, 2024) to call the nation and the world to action in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives.
Take action by participating throughout the week, exploring our list of resources, and joining and organizing additional actions in your communities on and around May 5th.
Join us in saying enough is enough. No more stolen sisters.
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 2024 National Week of Action.
- Use the following hashtags during the National Week of Action: #MMIWActionNow, #NoMoreStolenSisters, and #MMIW, #MMIWR, #MMIWRGoLocal.
- View the 2024 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.
Schedule of Events (Mountain Time Zone)
Monday, April 29 (Launch)
Wear Red.
Wear red today in honor of MMIWR.
#MMIWR #MMIWRActionNow #NoMoreStolenSisters
Tuesday, April 30
Tell Congress.
Use our pre-written letter to urge your members of Congress to pass the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act (S. 2695/H.R. 4524). It takes less than 2 minutes to take action! Take action here.
Wednesday, May 1
Go Local!
Share and support MMIWR events near you using the hashtags #MMIWRGoLocal.
Thursday, May 2
Honor.
Honoring women is prevention. How do you honor MMIWR? How do you honor Indigenous women? Tell us by using the hashtag #HonorMMIWR.
Friday, May 3
Engage.
Follow us on social media @niwrc and use the hashtags #MMIWRActionNow, #NoMoreStolenSisters, and #MMIWR to show support for the week of action and end violence against Indigenous women. We will live post on X (formerly Twitter) at 1 p.m. MST.
Saturday, May 4
Move!
Walk, run, and move in honor of MMIWR. Join Rising Hearts for the 6th Annual Running for Justice in person and virtual 5K from May 3-6.
Sunday, May 5 (Day of Action)
Act.
Women experience violence every day. Ending the MMIWR crisis is a commitment to everyday action. Continue to take action all year to stop this crisis of violence.
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.
- Download and share National Week of Action event flyers and graphics.
- Explore the resources in the When a Loved One Goes Missing: A Quick Reference Guide for Families of Missing Indigenous Women: What to Do in the First 72 Hours.
- Download the resource, STTARS MMIW Practical Responses for Housing Authorities, Property Managers, Residents, Tribal Council/Leadership, Community.
- Watch the webinar, 2023 National Week of Action for MMIW, Housing as a Mitigating Factor in MMIW.
- Read "Advocacy in Action: 6-Point Action Plan" by the NIWRC Policy Team and 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.
- Order MMIW stickers from the NIWRC Store.
- Find MMIW state legislation with the MMIW Legislative Tracker.
- 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.
- Watch the three-part Showtime docuseries Murder in Big Horn, directed by Razelle Benally and Matthew Galkin.
Partner Events
- AKNWRC - April 28, 2024, 1:30- 4:30 PM (AKDT) - WOMXNS SELF-DEFENSE & AWARENESS SEMINAR In Partnership with Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- AKNWRC - May 2, 2024, 5:00 - 7:00 PM (AKDT) - The Heartbeat of the Drums
- Pouhana O Nā Wāhine, Ho’ōla Nā Pua, and Oahu Intertribal Council - May 5, 2024, 9:00 - 11:00 AM (HST) - MMIWG2S Sign-Waving Ala Moana Drive & Atkinson Blvd in Honolulu, HI
- AKNWRC - May 6-8, 2024 - The MMIWG2s Alaska Working Group
- StrongHearts Native Helpline - May 9, 2024, Shining a Light: Exploring the Intersection of Domestic and Sexual Violence and MMIR (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives)
