Noelle John
Research Question:How can the invisible epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women be brought to the forefront and what factors contribute to Indigenous Native women being victims of violence?
Thesis Statement:One of the greatest challenges Native people face, primarily women, is being victims of violence. To be sexually assaulted, raped, kidnapped and murdered is, historically, a prevailing reality for Native women and young girls. The ‘Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’ movement aims to bring awareness to the violence targeting Native women. Their role plays an immense contribution to combat the social and systematic elements that endanger Indigenous women’s lives, and awareness and reeducation are components of this movement. Some strategies employed by the MMIW to most effectively raise awareness and attempt to end this epidemic are enforceable data collection practices, Native activism and proper funding for research that will support effective policy on violence against Native American and Alaska Native women and girls.
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Action Project Description:
For my action project, I contributed to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement through painting a self-portrait and creating a short informational film. The purpose is to educate others on what I’ve researched and spread awareness of the violence towards Native women, and the message that, it can be anyone.
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