They go missing by the thousands at rates considerably higher than those of any other race. This history can be traced back to the Doctrine of Discovery, the colonizing of Indigenous lands, and the perpetuation of policies that continue to support the perpetrators rather than protect Native women.
During this event, we will dive into the historical and systemic factors that increase vulnerability, including:
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The Legacy of Colonization: How forced assimilation and dispossession created deep systemic inequalities.
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Institutional Racism: The erosion of Indigenous sovereignty and social structures through historical policies.
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Barriers to Justice: How systemic discrimination and bias in policing lead to low clearance rates and a lack of accountability.
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Socioeconomic Vulnerabilities: The intersection of poverty, unstable employment, and geographical marginalization.
Following the educational presentation, we will join together for "Say Their Names," a prayer service to honor our stolen relatives and seek strength for the work of dismantling these colonial structures.
Join us in learning a bit more about Missing and Murdered Indigeous Women (MMIW) and praying for those who were stolen, and those impacted, as we seek to end the violence.
This event is co-sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona/The Council for Native American Ministry, Episcopal Divinity School (EDS), and The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery.