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Murdered & Missing Indigenous Peoples

Reporting on the MMIP crisis, efforts to address it and the stories of those affected.
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Alert Debate

“Feather Alert” bill for MMIP cases debated in North Dakota Legislature

Law enforcement raises objections over language and scope of the legislation while relatives of Renzo Bullhead urge its passage
By Brian Bull
Community Search
MMIR: Native community unites in water and ground search for Standing Rock man, last seen on train bridge
It’s been 10 days since Renzo Bullhead disappeared
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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Unsolved Cases
BIA’s Missing and Murdered Unit Tackles Crisis with Operation Spirit Return
The BIA’s new initiative aims to identify and return unidentified Indigenous remains to their families
By Buffalo's Fire
MMIP Progress
Two MMIP proposals advance at North Dakota Statehouse
Native legislator amends bill to empower tribal authorities
By Talli Nauman
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ShineThe Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.
Crisis Response
North Dakota bills address MMIP crisis with interagency task force, new ‘Feather Alert’
Rep. Jayme Davis: ‘We need to have everybody at the table and have the resources’
By Talli Nauman
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Buffalo’s Fire Awards
Report for America announces 100+ newsroom partners and the opening of new corps member applications
Selections include 66 local newsroom partners and corps member positions, 35 accelerator program participants, with expanded photojournalist and education reporter opportunities still to be announced
By Buffalo's Fire
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Red Ribbon Skirt Society uplifts families facing MMIP crisis
Founder Lily Mendoza earns Bush Fellowship to ‘find healing in Lakota lifeways’
By Adrianna Adame and Adrianna Adame
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Jurisdictional Maze: North Dakota families frustrated with lack of communication in MMIP Cases
Families seek clarity amidst bureaucratic hurdles in search for missing loved ones
By Alicia Hegland-Thorpe and Alicia Hegland-Thorpe
MMIP Feature
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Cole Brings Plenty's last breath here marks his first breath in Spirit World, funeral unites community
Family and community set for investigation and attention towards Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear and Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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Powwow spotlights missing and murdered Indigenous crisis
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Thunder Valley takes steps toward MMIP search and rescue
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Indigenous missing person cases get researchers' attention
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March for missing and murdered Indigenous relatives draws hundreds
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Missing woman's family: If she had white privilege, we would have answers
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South Dakota hires missing Indigenous, trafficking positions
The hirings come almost two years after the Legislature created the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons coordinator in the attorney general's office
Associated Press, ICT via Associated Press
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Survivors and families share stories at gathering for missing and murdered Indigenous people
Natasha Brennan, McClatchy Northwest
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Lawmakers launch South Dakota liaison office for missing, murdered Indigenous persons
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‘This is genocide’: The final report of Canada’s inquiry into MMIWG
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Lone Bear family still searching for answers in Olivia's death
Missing Indigenous women Olivia Lone Bear looking at camera and smiling in a selfie