Coushatta Tribe hosting Thursday event honoring efforts to address crimes against Indigenous Women
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Executive order concerning National Day of MMIW Awareness, signed by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on May 5, 2021
RED RIVER PARISH - A tribal community in Louisiana is organizing an event to shed light on the widespread problem of crimes against Indigenous women as well as recent efforts to address the issue.
Lafayette-based news outlet KATC reports that The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana s Thursday, May 20 event will be held in the town of Elton.
Pavilion lighting up red to raise awareness for missing, murdered Indigenous women
Wednesday, May 5 is formally known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and girls. Author: KREM Staff, Associated Press Published: 1:43 PM PDT May 4, 2021 Updated: 5:20 AM PDT May 5, 2021
SPOKANE, Wash The pavilion in Riverfront Park will be lit up red Wednesday to honor, remember and bring awareness to missing and murdered indigenous people.
Wednesday, May 5 is formally known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Washington State Women’s Commission will also host a panel entitled ‘No More Stolen Sisters’ to discuss the newly established Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force though the state Attorney General’s Office. It will be held on Zoom at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 5. The event is free and open for the public to attend.
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