For generations, American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian peoples have faced an ongoing crisis of violence. On Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, we honor the individuals missing and the lives lost. As an agency, we also commit to working with our tribal partners to address the policies and practices that have driven this crisis.
In Washington state, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force is working to address this emergency. The Task Force provides recommendations to the state, law enforcement, service providers, and communities to improve our response to violence against Indigenous people.
We encourage you to read and share the Missing Persons Toolkit. Developed by the MMIWP Task Force in collaboration with the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, this guide provides helpful information about when and how to report a missing person. Together, we can make a difference.
Local MMIP Awareness Day Events:
MMIW/MMIP Walk | Olympia, WA
May 5, 2025 | 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Nisqually Tribal Health & Wellness Center, 4840 Journey Street SE, Olympia WA 98513
Visit Nisqually Indian Tribe :: May 5th MMIW/MMIP Walk for information.
MMIW/P Walk and Rally | Cheney, WA
May 5, 2025 | 12 to 4 p.m.
Eastern Washington University Mall, 706 5th St., Cheney, WA 99004
Visit ewu.edu/mmiw for information.
MMIP Symposium | Toppenish, WA
May 5, 2025
Legends Casino Hotel, 580 Fort Rd., Toppenish, WA 98948
Visit Event Registration for information and to register.