MMIW: UNDERSTANDING THE MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN CRISIS BEYOND INDIVIDUAL ACTS OF VIOLENCE

Epidemic of violence

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) is an epidemic of violence against Indigenous women in Canada, the United States, and Latin America

Indigenous women face murder rates more than 10 times the national average. In responding to this national crisis, we recognize systemic barriers that exacerbate efforts to locate missing victims for families, communities, and tribal nations. Over the last decade, awareness of MMIW as a national issue has increased, but more must be done to stop disappearances and save lives.

The Indigenous Student Association host and participates in the National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Day of Action by wearing red and educating our UAlbany community. This occurs each year on May 5th .

Residential Schools

Residential schools were buildings specifically structured for Native American children. For many decades, Canada and the United States violently abducted children from their families and placed them into cold, emotionless, and abusive environments

Indigenous Student Association host an annual vigil, poster making, and fundraiser to bring attention to one of the country’s most shameful chapters. To learn more about the dark legacy of residential schools see the 60 minutes segment here

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