#MMIP

MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

 

In 2024, the United States reported a staggering 10,248 missing Indigenous persons. Among them, 5,614 were women, while 4,626 were men. Notably, the majority of the missing women were under the age of 18. The murder rate for Native women is alarmingly high, nearly three times that of any other demographic and ten times the national average.

Raise awareness, offer support, and advocate for the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous Peoples. If you witness any suspicious activity, report it immediately. Taking action and holding those responsible accountable are essential steps in addressing this urgent crisis.

 
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CALL TO ACTION

WHERE THUNDER FINDS HER

A True-Crime Ballad

ROBBY ROMERO / EAGLE THUNDER RECORDS

 
Once upon a crime, they took a Native daughter; Long before this time, trafficked her across the water...
— FROM THE SONG, "WHERE THUNDER FINDS HER," WRITTEN BY ROBBY ROMERO
 
 

“WHERE THUNDER FINDS HER” is a poignant true-crime ballad that honors the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Released in observance of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Month, with a particular emphasis on May 5th, the National Day of Recognition for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, this single serves as a call to action, a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address this devastating epidemic.

Say her name!
— Customer Review, YouTube
 
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Organizations & Helplines

Indigenous women and girls face significantly higher rates of violence and missing persons compared to the national average, posing a critical public safety concern. In the United States and Canada alone, thousands of women go missing annually, often remaining unreported or unsolved due to legal barriers, discrimination, and insufficient media coverage and awareness.

HELP END THIS CRISIS

StrongHearts Native Helpline | National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center | Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center | Not Our Native Daughters | We R Native | Missing and Murdered Indigeous Women and Relatives Indian Country

Together, we have people’s power!

 
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SAY HER NAME

Haunted by visions of sisters gone missing, I composed this true-crime ballad. I first played it during a ceremonial gathering in Očhéthi Šakówin territory. Soon after an eight-to-the-bar interlude, it brought me back into the studio... Were Thunder Finds Her, is the traditional given name of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind. Her horrific murder and the abduction of her child in 2017, led to the enactment of Savanna’s Act in the United States. This legislation mandates that Federal law enforcement agencies collaborate and share information to combat the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples crisis. Raising public awareness and garnering support are crucial steps in bringing an end to this heartbreaking nightmare.
— Robby Romero
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