Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month.
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Overview
This resolution designates the month of May 2025 as California’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the significant crisis affecting Indigenous communities, citing statistics on violence, missing persons, and inadequate data collection. It acknowledges ongoing efforts like the Feather Alert and the MMIP Summit, and recognizes the state’s commitment to raising awareness and supporting affected families.
Key provisions
- Designates May 2025 as California’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month.
- Recognizes the high rates of violence and homicide experienced by Indigenous women and girls.
- Acknowledges the challenges in collecting and accessing data related to missing and murdered Indigenous people.
- References existing initiatives like the Feather Alert and the MMIP Summit.
- Recognizes California’s large Native American population and its role in the broader crisis.
Who is affected
- Native American and Alaska Native communities
- Indigenous women and girls
- Families of missing and murdered Indigenous people
- California residents
- Tribal communities
Notable changes
- Designates a specific month for awareness and action.
- References existing legislation like Assembly Bill 1314 (Feather Alert) and Assembly Bill 44.
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