Community chat to spotlight Medicine Wheel Ride during MMIR awareness
A May 6 online event will focus on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness and support for Native communities
StrongHearts Native Helpline will host a community chat May 6 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time in recognition of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness, according to event details posted to the helpline’s Facebook page. The event will spotlight Medicine Wheel Ride’s work and the ongoing movement for justice and safety in Native communities. Registration is available through Zoom, and support is available by calling or texting 1-844-7NATIVE or visiting strongheartshelpline.org.
Medicine Wheel Ride is described as a grassroots, Indigenous, women-led motorcycle organization that raises awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit relatives. According to the event description, the group uses long-distance rides, community events and public education to honor those who are missing or murdered while supporting survivors, families and Native communities. The organization also incorporates cultural elements such as ribbon skirts, prayer and ceremony to center Indigenous voices and experiences.