National Awareness Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

National Awareness Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

The UNCW MMIW project will be hosting an awareness event and red dress display

By UNCW MMIW project

Location

Warwick Center

Riegel Road Wilmington, NC 28403

Agenda

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

May 3rd | Informational Kiosk | Warwick Center

Nonprofit community-based organizations working on issues related to gender-based violence will be present to share information about local and statewide resources.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

May 3rd | Panel Discussion/Educational Session | Warwick Center

The Coloniality of Race, Sexuality and Social Control: Indigenous women experience violence and murder at 4 to 10 times the national rate. Tribal members will share their personal and professional e...

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

May 3rd | Break | Refreshments in the Warwick Center Lobby

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

May 3rd | Drumming and Jingle Dress Dancing | UNCW Commons Amphitheater

Led by Grey Wolf Jrs. (drum group), the performances by the drummers and dancers will put out a healing awareness for the missing and murdered Indigenous women who are disappearing or no longer walki...

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

May 4th | Opening remarks | Warwick Center

Dr. Crystal Cavalier, founder and director of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) NC

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

May 4th | Men’s Talking Circle | Warwick Center

Protectors Vs. Predators: This workshop will focus on transforming social and cultural attitudes about male roles and responsibilities by distinguishing between protectors and predators. Facilitator:...

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

May 4th | Break

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

May 4th | Survivor Panel Listening session | Warwick center

This workshop will center survivors' voices as they share their experience with and impact of MMIW. Non-survivors in the audience are encouraged to hear the voices with respect and dignity. The works...

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

May 4th | Lunch | Warwick Center

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

May 4th | Spoken Word Poetry, Red dress pins | UNCW Commons Amphitheater

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

May 4th | Grief Circle and Tipi Ceremony/ Releasing of Hands *Invite only*

4:00 PM

May 4th | Gather for Rally | UNCW Commons Amphitheater

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

May 4th | Solidary Walk Along Chancellor’s Walk

The solitary walk/rally acknowledges those victimized and raises awareness about systemic issues that contribute to the persistence of victimization.

About this event

  • 1 day 7 hours

The National Day to remember Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women is May 5th. To mark this important day, UNCW annually hosts a series of events to honor MMIW. Join us for this community gathering on May 3rd and 4th at the UNCW Warwick Center and Amphitheater.

This event will feature indigenous speakers and performers, as well as a lunch with indigenous cuisine. This event provides a safe space for healing, education, and solidarity. We encourage everyone to attend regardless of their background or knowledge on the subject.

Mark your calendars for May 3rd and 4th and come join us in honoring this cause.

Visit our instagram @uncw.mmiw and our website at https://uncw.edu/myuncw/seahawk-life/connections-belonging/oidi/fellows-program?utm_source=mmiw&utm_medium=301&utm_id=REDIR1#mmiw

-- The MMIW Team


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