missing and murdered indigenous women Archives

Governor Walz Launches the Missing and Murdered Indigenious Women Task Force

The MMIW Task Force draws attention to the disproportionate rates of murder and violence experienced by indigenous women and girls.

September 19, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan launched the first meeting of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Task Force on Thursday. The meeting launched with a ceremonial bill signing with advocates, tribal representatives, law enforcement, and elected officials. The MMIW Task Force draws attention to the disproportionate rates of murder and violence experienced by indigenous…

Human Rights Summit Encourages Conversations about Social Issues

The tenth annual event was hosted by Lutheran Social Services

November 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota Human Rights Coalition brought people together from across the state to talk about North Dakota’s handling of basic liberties. The tenth annual Human Rights Summit focused on discussions about missing and murdered indigenous women, as well as LGBT acceptance in the state. One of the summit’s organizers says the event has encouraged several people to…

Native American Festival Raises Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

The festival runs through November 17 at the Fargo Public Library downtown

November 4, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A Native American Festival running through November 17 at the Fargo Public Library downtown is not just educating the public about all things related to Indian Country. It’s also tackling an issue impacting reservations across the country with a panel on missing and murdered indigenous women. Whitney Fear, one of the panelists, says the rate at which…