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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

Oct 19, 202411 min
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Episode description

The episode examines the movement to raise awareness of the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) in the United States. It highlights the tragic stories of individuals like Hanna Harris and Eleanor "Laney" Ewenin, emphasizing the disproportionately high rates of violence faced by Indigenous women and girls. The episode discusses the history of the movement, from the early demonstrations in Vancouver to the recent passage of Savanna's Act and the Not Invisible Act. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of centering the experiences of families and offering support to them, particularly on May 5th, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.
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