MMIWP Summit
Time: 1:00–5:00 PM
Date: May 5, 2025
Location: Live Event Venue, BSC Advanced Technology Center (ATC)
Join us for an important event moving from awareness to action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, People, and Relatives (MMIWP, MMIW, MMIP, MMIR).
Event Highlights:
- Ceremonial Opening & Introductions
- Keynote Speaker: Connie Walker ()
- Emcee: Prairie Rose Seminole
- Panel Discussions:
- Law Enforcement & Legislative Officials: Featuring Brad Hawk, McLean County Sheriff JR Kerzmann, ND Representative Jayme Davis, and former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp.
- Families & Advocates: Perspectives from those affected by the crisis and individuals involved in search and recovery efforts.
Special Guests:
- Lake Region Singers
- United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) Color Guard
We invite students, faculty, and community members to join us in honoring and supporting efforts for the justice of MMIWP.
Stay tuned for updates.
Photo Credit: Tveraa Photography
Laurencia she is Yesssum Salish / cree / San Felipe Pueblo