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Mika Matters
MMIP Guide for Families:
1. Seek trusted legal counsel before saying anything to authorities
2. Know the laws and your rights as victims
3. Record conversations with anyone involved with the case
(Review MT Code Annotated MCA for laws recording conversations)
3. Gather information from involved officials
4. Where or what is the status of the investigation?
5. Make a plan of action if there's no response from officials
6. Use of social media to create awareness if local media doesn't help
7. Contact local resources to assist you such as your local MMIP advocates (Be wary of any nonnative organization seeking to help MMIP)
8. When any organization and especially any non-native organization reaches out to help in some way. Interview them, ask what their intentions are, why do they want to help, and what will they get by doing so. (Make sure to request their donor info and who their main source of funding comes from. I believe this will give you an accurate indication of what their agenda is and what their true motives are.).
It is your right to...
Assert your rights! Practice your rights! Maintain your rights.
Love from our family to yours
Links to MMIP Resources:
-Advocacy, compassion, and justice for the families and communities affected by the MMIP epidemic. Founded and led by Indigenous voices, we are dedicated to providing crucial services to address the urgent needs arising from this pressing issue.
-Provides a centralized platform for families of MMIP. Here, they can access essential resources, unwavering support, and critical information. Our overarching goal is to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis and stand as a beacon of hope and action.
-The purpose of the Red Tipi is to raise awareness never forgetting our MMIP and to support their families in any way we can. The Intention of the Red Tipi is to create relationships, strengthening bonds that deepen our connection to one another affirming the beauty of our humanity..
-Dedicated to providing support and advocacy for MMIP and their families. Based in Montana, this Indigenous-centered organization works to end violence against Indigenous people by raising awareness through education, understanding jurisdictional roles, improving data collection and reporting methods, and providing comfort and support for survivors and family members.
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