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Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP): Awareness, Advocacy & Allyship

November 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Native American Heritage Month flyer for “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP): Awareness, Advocacy & Allyship.” The cream-colored design features bold black and red typography, red, black, and white geometric borders, and a silhouette of an Indigenous woman with a red handprint over her mouth. A desert mountain landscape separates the title from the event details. The virtual panel takes place Friday, November 20, from 9–10:30 AM via Zoom. Three circular photographs introduce panelists Melissa Irons, Indigenous Student Representative and Community Advocate; Nicole Merton, Indigenous Storyteller, Filmmaker, and Photographer; and Hester Van Hooven Ward, Co-Founder of Allies United. Red banners highlight the importance of awareness, advocacy, and allyship. A QR code and CMC Student Life logo appear at the bottom. The IDEA+ Flex session is open to CMC students, faculty, and staff.
Native American Heritage Month flyer for “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP): Awareness, Advocacy & Allyship.” The cream-colored design features bold black and red typography, red, black, and white geometric borders, and a silhouette of an Indigenous woman with a red handprint over her mouth. A desert mountain landscape separates the title from the event details. The virtual panel takes place Friday, November 20, from 9–10:30 AM via Zoom. Three circular photographs introduce panelists Melissa Irons, Indigenous Student Representative and Community Advocate; Nicole Merton, Indigenous Storyteller, Filmmaker, and Photographer; and Hester Van Hooven Ward, Co-Founder of Allies United. Red banners highlight the importance of awareness, advocacy, and allyship. A QR code and CMC Student Life logo appear at the bottom. The IDEA+ Flex session is open to CMC students, faculty, and staff.
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, join CMC Student Life for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP): Awareness, Advocacy & Allyship on Friday, November 20, from 9–10:30 AM via Zoom. This important panel discussion will explore the ongoing MMIP crisis and its impact on Indigenous families and communities, including historical and systemic barriers to justice, the power of Indigenous storytelling, and grassroots advocacy efforts. Featuring Melissa Irons, Indigenous Student Representative and Community Advocate; Nicole Merton, Indigenous Storyteller, Filmmaker, and Photographer; and Hester Van Hooven Ward, Co-Founder of Allies United, the conversation will highlight ways to raise awareness, amplify Indigenous voices, and become meaningful allies in supporting Indigenous communities. This IDEA+ Flex session is open to all CMC students, faculty, and staff and will include opportunities for questions and discussion. Scan the QR code on the flyer to join the Zoom session.

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