February 14th is the National Day of MMIR Action and Awareness!
February 14th is the National Day of MMIR Action and Awareness!
SB22-150 & SB23-054 and drafted multiple state and city proclamations bringing awareness to the MMIR crisis in Colorado
Provided CBI extensive data to correct and update their records needed to develop their online MMIR Dashboard. This data was based almost exclusively on Task Force members research & our connections across Indian Country
Assisted numerous families to pressure local law enforcement to issue the MIPA, resulting in many relatives being found safe & timely.
Helped to Coordinate the MMIR Bike Run in Durango and yearly National Day of Awareness of MMIR rallies in Colorado Springs.
Consulted on the development of the POST curriculum for Law Enforcement. Presented at numerous colleges and conferences regarding MMIR in Colorado and the contributing factors that impact this crisis.
Helped to organize multiple searches statewide. Purchased drones to increase search efficiency.
MMIR Task Force of Colorado is a volunteer run grassroots organization that provides leadership, policy development, training, data compilation, advocacy and support related to the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives in the state of Colorado.
We understand Native identity can be complicated and that many people from all over the world self identify as Indigenous. The definition of "Indigenous" in CO legislation is someone who is an enrolled tribal member or a lineal descendent of an enrolled parent or grandparent. We use MMIR versus the common MMIW acronym because this crisis
We understand Native identity can be complicated and that many people from all over the world self identify as Indigenous. The definition of "Indigenous" in CO legislation is someone who is an enrolled tribal member or a lineal descendent of an enrolled parent or grandparent. We use MMIR versus the common MMIW acronym because this crisis is not limited to women but impacts all Native Relatives. In CO, there are more Native men missing or murdered than Native women. Our Task Force tracks all CO cases of missing Natives and all murdered Natives; unsolved, solved and killed by law enforcement. We do not have a time limit as currently our oldest case is a lynching from 1879
Our Task Force respects the confidentiality of MMIR families. We never post a name to this list that isn’t obtained through public information or without a family’s permission. We do not participate in the commodification of the MMIR crisis and never support those who profit from a family’s tragedy.
While our Task Force understands the crisis of MMIR is directly fueled by violence and issues such as sexual assault, domestic violence and trafficking, we do not have the capacity to provide direct service advocacy or long term assistance.
Please contact StrongHearts Native Helpline or
www.domesticshelters.org for assistance in your area.
The Dashboard numbers do not match the cases that the Task Force is tracking as we do not have the same limitations of a state agency, yet we still regularly provide CBI with updated data.
The MIPA is the 2nd most utilized alert in the state. When a MIPA is issued, most Relatives are located within 1 week. Currently only CO, WA & CA utilize a MIPA system. The OMMIR does not issue these alerts, they are a coordinated process between law enforcement and CBI.
To sign up, email dps_cbi_missing@state.co.us
The resource hotline that our Task Force pushed hard for & was established by SB 23-054, is now staffed by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The team is trained to receive and refer calls from the public. This is a dedicated phone line for MMIR families.
Learn more here Here
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Toolkits and Reference Guides
These guides are meant to help you compile the necessary information that will be needed if a Relative goes missing. These were not created by our Task Force but are important tools. In Colorado, you have to request the Missing Indigenous Person Alert at the time you make a report with law enforcement, as it is not an automatic process. Be prepared to provide tribal affiliation and a photo and ask to clarify that they understand the MIPA process. Contact us if you need assistance.
MISTI Workbook
Download PDFReference Guide by MIWSAC
Download PDFThe Native American Counseling and Healing Collective (NACAHC) is a counseling and consultation group practice. As the only Native American and women founded group practice in the Denver metro area, NACAHC is a small and growing team of therapists who have come together to provide an extensive therapy practice that includes individual, fa
The Native American Counseling and Healing Collective (NACAHC) is a counseling and consultation group practice. As the only Native American and women founded group practice in the Denver metro area, NACAHC is a small and growing team of therapists who have come together to provide an extensive therapy practice that includes individual, family, and group therapy services specific to our local Native, Indigenous, and BIPOC community.
Helping people with Anxiety, Depression and Anger related to Trauma experiences.
Bruce Hatch, Shoshone,
MFCT MPA NCC ACS LACC
Licensed Professional Counselor in
Colorado Springs
Colorado Organization for Victims Assistance has programs to assist victims of crime in CO, must have a police report The purpose of the Crime Victim Emergency Fund Program is to alleviate some of the financial burdens that crime victims experience as a direct result of the crime and whose needs cannot be met through crime victim compensation programs or other financial resources. The Crime Victim Emergency Fund staff work directly with crime victim advocates who can apply for financial assistance on behalf of the crime victims they are serving.
The Colorado Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is a statewide program that provides survivors of stalking, sexual assault, and domestic violence with a legal substitute address and mail forwarding. Under Colorado law, all state and local government agencies must accept a participant’s substitute address. ACP services are intended to enhance a comprehensive safety plan and contribute to increased survivor safety.
There are 22 different Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) programs that are in each judicial district across the state. You can apply if you or your family member were physically, mentally or emotionally injured or died as a result of a crime that happened in Colorado after July 1, 1982. Click the link to find the contact information for the jurisdiction where the crime took place.
Haseya Advocate Program is a Native woman-led organization that serves Indigenous survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Colorado Springs, Colorado. We empower Native survivors to overcome domestic and sexual violence by providing culturally sensitive and appropriate advocacy, including safety planning, access to information and
Haseya Advocate Program is a Native woman-led organization that serves Indigenous survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Colorado Springs, Colorado. We empower Native survivors to overcome domestic and sexual violence by providing culturally sensitive and appropriate advocacy, including safety planning, access to information and resources, accompaniment, and problem solving.
Haseya is the only program in the state of Colorado that provides domestic and sexual violence advocacy for urban Indigenous survivors.
Our mission at Not Our Native Daughters is to empower Indigenous communities through education, advocacy, and support, addressing the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons, promoting environmental justice, and fostering youth leadership. We are dedicated to raising awareness, influencing policy, and providing technical assista
Our mission at Not Our Native Daughters is to empower Indigenous communities through education, advocacy, and support, addressing the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons, promoting environmental justice, and fostering youth leadership. We are dedicated to raising awareness, influencing policy, and providing technical assistance to combat human trafficking and protect our people. By preserving our heritage, fostering unity, and building capacity through partnerships with those committed to expanding diversity and Indigenous inclusion, we strive to create pathways to a brighter, more equitable future for all Indigenous People.
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