President of Blackfeet Community College, Dr. Karla Bird made the announcement. “Today is a very important day as Blackfeet Community College unveils its MMIP database and online reporting portal,” said Dr. Bird. “Here at Blackfeet Community College we adhere to several cultural values, which include the values of leadership and respect. Respect and leadership within the Blackfoot worldview includes a high level of responsibility to protect and value all forms of sacred life.”
“We remind people that this is not just about statistics, and other miscellaneous numbers, it's about Jermaine Charlo, Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, Hannah Harris, Savannah La Fontaine Gray Wind, Kaycerra Stops Pretty Places. Selena Not Afraid, Miranda Rosie Kenmille, and many, many other young women who are still missing or whose lives have been heartbreakingly cut short.”