Red Sky Nation to host fourth annual MMIR powwow in Sioux City
Red Sky Nation will hold its fourth annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives powwow July 11-13 in Sioux City, Iowa, according to an interview aired by KCAU. Event organizers Trisha Rivers and Hayden Parker said the gathering will raise awareness about the MMIR crisis and provide a cultural safe space for families in the Siouxland area. The powwow will feature dance contests, food and art vendors and community engagement. Parker, who serves as the MMIR princess, said she has attended events across the region to increase awareness of families still seeking answers.
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