Legislation looks to address Montana Missing Indigenous Persons issue
Legislators are discussing three bills that spotlight Missing Murdered Indigenous People, as well as funding a grant program to educate those communities.
By:
Jaurdyn Johnson
and last updated 2021-02-10 10:30:55-05
PABLO â Legislators in Helena are discussing three bills that spotlight Missing Murdered Indigenous People.
The measures have been drafted to allow the Montana Missing Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Task Force to continue educating tribal communities -- have made their way to respective Senate committees for consideration.
âTo develop a system where it works well for everybody. It makes law enforcement jobs easier; it puts the family at ease because theyâre getting what they need,â observed CSKT Tribal Councilwoman Ellie Bundy. âTheyâre getting their questions answered. So, feel like it is really important not just for CSKT but across the board."