Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month.
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Overview
This resolution designates the month of May 2026 as California’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the significant crisis affecting Native American communities, citing statistics on homicide rates, missing persons reports, and violence against Indigenous women. It acknowledges ongoing efforts by the state, such as the Feather Alert and MMIP Summits, and recent legislation aimed at improving data collection and response to these cases.
Key provisions
- Designates May 2026 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 ongoing efforts to address the crisis, including the Feather Alert and MMIP Summits.
- References recent legislation (AB 1314, AB 44, and AB 2348) aimed at improving response and data sharing.
Who is affected
- Native American communities in California
- Families of missing and murdered Indigenous people
- Tribal leaders and communities
- Law enforcement agencies
- State lawmakers
Notable changes
- The resolution formally recognizes the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people in California.
- It references specific legislative actions (Feather Alert, AB 44, AB 2348) that aim to improve response and data sharing.
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