MMIW REDress Project Brandi Lee Emmans Sawyer

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)

On and Around May 5th

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and the MMIW Family Advisors organize a National Week of Action in May of every year to call the nation and the world to action in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous women. No more stolen sisters!! May 5th is the official MMIW Day which honors those who are lost and those who have passed across the US and Canada. Every year, there are marches, protests, bike rides, fundraisers, and more to raise awareness for the MMIW cause and fight against the injustice that’s happening to Indigenous women and their families every day.

Statistics
29 Years Old

is the median age of the victims

MMIW Photos and Artwork
REDress Project Artwork
What is the REDress Project
Brandi Lee Emmans Sawyer MMIW REDress Project
40%+

Victims of sex
trafficking are identified as
Indigenous Women

84%+

% of Indigenous Women who experience violence in their lifetime

Important MMIW Statistics
MMIWG Resources and Statistics
MMIW / MMIWG

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

May 5th is the official MMIW Day which honors those who are lost and those who have passed across the US and Canada. Every year, there are marches, protests, bike rides, fundraisers, and more to raise awareness for the MMIW cause and fight against the injustice that’s happening to Indigenous women and their families every day.

Get Involved
MMIW Call to Action NIWRC

A Call to Action

Take action by participating virtual events, exploring NIWRC.ORG resources, and organizing additional actions in your communities on and around May 5th. Join us in saying ‘enough is enough’ — no more stolen sisters!!

The REDress Project

The REDress Project was started in Canada by Metis Curator Jamie Black. It is because of the efforts of Indigenous Women and their families that this crisis is gaining awareness. Women are finding innovative ways to use their voices on this issue and the affect is profound. It is also a day to recognize the ongoing crisis by spreading awareness.

What is the

REDress Project

The REDress Project was started in Canada by Metis Curator Jamie Black. It is because of the efforts of Indigenous Women and their families that this crisis is gaining awareness. Women are finding innovative ways to use their voices on this issue and the affect is profound. It is also a day to recognize the ongoing crisis by spreading awareness.

Brandi Lee Sawyer BThunder Ah Hel Ya
Brandi Lee Sawyer

Brandi is a Sponsor Volunteer, Donor and Coordinator for The REDress Project Exhibit/ MMIW Awareness Week. She continues to raise awareness through public art installations, photography and art. 

As the 1st ever as Curator/Donor  to Watertown Public Schools through IAIS accredited educators- providing outreach programs, field trips and hands-on interactive education of Native Americans- history, culture and traditions.

MADDz BThunder Brand Model
Maddyx Emmans

Maddyx, has created original, graphic artwork that will soon debut on one of a kind BThunder apparel and accessories. A portion of the proceeds, that debut in May of 2023, created to raise awareness of the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will be donated. 

Maddyx decided to create a Native woman as a beautiful angel to remember those whose lives were taken.

NO MORE STOLEN SISTERS

May 5th, National Awareness Day/ Call to Action, We Wear Red for our Stolen Sisters, Mothers, Daughters, Grandmothers, Aunties & loved ones. For more information on statistics and how you can get involved, please visit:https://www.niwrc.org/awareness-campaigns

A Portion of Proceeds Goes to...

A portion of the proceeds, that debut in May of 2023, created to raise awareness of the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will be donated. May 5th, National Awareness Day/ Call to Action, We Wear Red for our Stolen Sisters, Mothers, Daughters, Grandmothers, Aunties & loved ones.

For more information on statistics and how you can get involved, please visit:https://www.niwrc.org/awareness-campaigns