Why Buffalo’s Fire was red for one day

This story was filed on May 5, 2025

Today, May 5, Buffalo’s Fire is red in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. This day raises awareness about the epidemic of violence against Indigenous peoples—especially women, girls, men and Two-Spirit individuals—who go missing or are murdered at disproportionately high rates across North America.

Why red?

Red has become a national symbol of the MMIP movement. It represents both the silence that has surrounded these injustices and the call for visibility, justice and systemic change.

Wearing red is a powerful act of remembrance and solidarity.

Today, we honor and remember:

Renzo Bullhead, 20, American Indian male. Last seen on March 16, 2025.
Height: 5’11” | Weight: 180 lbs | Eyes: Brown | Hair: Black
Investigating agency: Mandan Police Department – (701) 667-3250

Isaac James Hunt, 28, American Indian male. Last seen on March 8, 2024.
Height: 5’9″ | Weight: 180 lbs | Eyes: Brown | Hair: Black
Investigating agency: BIA Turtle Mountain Agency – (701) 477-6104

Jemini Posey, 22, American Indian female. Last seen on January 7, 2024.
Height: 4’7″ | Weight: 120 lbs | Eyes: Blue | Hair: Blonde or strawberry
Investigating agency: BIA Fort Totten Agency – (701) 766-4231

Xia Brave Bull, 35, American Indian female. Last heard from on March 22, 2025. Found Deceased on May 4, 2025. Weight: 150 lbs | Eyes: Brown | Hair: Black We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends and community.

We speak their names. We stand with their families. We call for answers, justice and protection for all Indigenous relatives.

Buffalo’s Fire is red today to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons and to stand with the families still searching for their loved ones.

Corrections

We have corrected Xia Brave Bull's last name, which we originally published as one word.

Buffalo’s Fire

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota

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