Introduction
In the same way it is necessary to listen to the people being affected when defining a problem, it is just as important to listen to what they need and want in terms of solutions. To that end, I (Saffyre) have collected a few different resources created by Indigenous people that share how you can help stop the crisis of MMIWG2S. There are many possible actions you can take, from raising awareness to putting pressure on lawmakers to attending events in your community. Visit the sources below to learn more about concrete actions you can take.
National indigenous women's resource center
The first resource I want to share is a page compiled by the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center focused on legislative actions people in the US can take. The organization is focused on grassroots advocacy efforts to support the needs of Native American women and children. The page encourages Americans to contact their representatives and senators about two pieces of legislation specifically: the Violence Against Women Act and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act.
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urban indian center of salt lake
The second resource I want to spotlight is an article put out by the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake, which is a medical clinic serving Indigenous populations in and around Salt Lake City, Utah. The article provides six suggestions for becoming active in the movement, including boosting awareness on social media, attending community events, and educating yourself about the crisis.
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MINNESOTA TASK FORCE ON MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN
The final resource I want to share is a report compiled by the Minnesota Task Force on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in December 2020. The 163-page report authored by Nicole MartinRogers and Virginia Pendleton and signed by task force co-chairs Mary Kunesh-Podein and Nicole Matthews offers extensive coverage of the scope of the problem, causes of the problem, and solutions to the problem. The section on proposed solutions begins on page 119 of the report. See how you can support these initiatives by pushing legislators or search for similar reports and legislative efforts in your own communities.
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