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The Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Epidemic is Real in Indian Country

The Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Epidemic is Real in Indian Country

Levi Rickert s op-ed dissects the responses of Governors Noem and Whitmer to MMIP epidemic, offering poignant insights into the ongoing crisis. With a focus on the urgency of addressing Indigenous rights and safety, Rickert s analysis sheds light on the profound impact of MMIP on tribal communities.

Ramos Pushes Legislation for Compassion for Students with Drug Infractions Versus Punitive Discipline

California Assemblymember James C. Ramos held a press conference on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the California State Capitol in Sacramento to urge schools to use a supportive approach before resorting to suspensions and expulsions for students violating drug-related infractions. Ramos introduced AB 2711, earlier this year, which would require school districts to adopt appropriate interventions as a first step for troubled students. Ramos believes California school districts need compassionate and comprehensive approaches to address substance abuse.

California Assemblyman Ramos Announces 2024 Bill Package with Strong Tribal Emphasis

Assemblymember James C. Ramos, thefirst and only California Native American serving in the state’s legislature, on Friday announced his 2024 bill package that deals with issues ranging from public safety to youth homelessness to education to mental health services. Ramos' bill package contains a strong emphasis on inclusion of Native American issues, including the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People issue. As I enter my sixth year in the Assembly, I plan to continue the fight to address youth homelessness, mental health issues, retail theft, as well as the continuing crisis and tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

California is pressing universities to repatriate thousands of Native American remains and artifacts. How two campuses are succeeding.

Successive state audits of the University of California and the California State University found both systems have failed to comply with state and federal laws mandating the return of Native ancestral remains and cultural artifacts. Only UCLA and Cal State Long Beach have returned a majority of their collections back to local tribes.