Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)
On and Around May 5th
Statistics
29 Years Old
is the median age of the victims
40%+
Victims of sex
trafficking are identified as
Indigenous Women
84%+
% of Indigenous Women who experience violence in their lifetime
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.
A Call to Action
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
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.
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