Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Advocates, City Officials Gather Virtually for 7th Annual Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women March

The march was once again virtual this year, organized over zoom by the Native Lives Matter Coalition with speakers, honor songs, and performances from across the northland.

DULUTH, Minn.- Advocates honored the lives lost and raised awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People, with the Twin Ports 7th Annual March. The march was once again virtual this year, organized over zoom by the Native Lives Matter Coalition with speakers, honor songs, and performances from across the northland. Representatives from the Mayor’s Offices of…

Family Remembers St. Paul Man Found Dismembered in Lake Superior, Advocates for Other Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

On Sunday, family and friends of Ricky Balsimo and community members gathered to honor him with cultural performances and a healing walk on the Lakewalk.

DULUTH, Minn.- A murdered indigenous man from St. Paul whose body was found dismembered in Lake Superior over the summer was remembered at a rally and walk in Canal Park Sunday, as organizers also hoped to bring attention to the cases of other missing and murdered indigenous people. “The main purpose for today is to show Ricky’s spirit that we…

Group Makes Banners Empowering Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women March

Currently 20 unaccounted women are logged in urban parts.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Native Lives Matter Coalition spent the day making banners for Friday’s fifth annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Memorial March. According to data from the Urban Indian Health Institute, 20 indigenous women are murdered or missing from urban areas in Minnesota. A task force is working on determining numbers for the whole state. The banners empower family…