MMIR

As loyal Minnesota Women’s Press readers are aware, we have been actively covering the stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR). We included our first Transforming Justice alert in June encouraging readers to engage with the issue of legislative budget for an MMIR office to be established.

As Minneapolis in particular faces greater scrutiny about public safety leading up to the 2021 city elections, we are exploring the data about crime and potential solutions for prevention.

The value of comprehensive data collection

Minnesota Women’s Press is building collaborative media partnerships to lift up the progress reports and solutions related to justice reform.

“Don’t put the report on a shelf and let it gather dust!” We heard that from the Canadian team that created its

Talking with four women on background to action steps about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives crisis in Minnesota

How are women leading the way forward in exposing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives crisis and fostering healing?

I did not feel vindicated that my testimony was proven correct but a deep sadness that what was foretold has come to be.

I felt I had no choice but to address the violence that has for too long destroyed so many families in Minnesota and across Turtle Island.

“For those who have exited trafficking, their biggest need is to rebuild a sense of belonging and identity within their community.”

“If we do not move past the dysfunction in our communities, there will continue to be victimization.”

I do not want to keep having marches to remember these beautiful women and relatives because something awful happened to them. We have to be proactive.