MMIWG2S
A deep-seated anger and profound grief permeate First Nations communities as families grapple with the agonizing reality of missing and murdered indigenous women. It is a grief born of loss, of unanswered questions, and of a persistent, heartbreaking reality: the disproportionate number of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people (MMIG2S+). The absence of these vital members from families and communities is a wound that festers, a constant reminder of systemic failures and historical injustices.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirits
At Obsidian Skull Press, our core mission is shattering literary conventions and amplifying marginalized voices. But we are stepping out of the fictional shadows to bring light to a visceral, real-world crisis facing Indigenous communities: the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirits (MMIWG2S) epidemic.
Have you seen me?
Every face below represents a missing sister, mother, daughter, or friend who needs to be found. If you recognize any of these individuals or have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact the specific law enforcement agencies or community contacts listed directly on their posters immediately. No detail is too small, and your tip could be the key to bringing them home.
The Statistics are a Stark Reality That Cannot be Ignored:
Lifetime Violence: Over 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women (84.3%) experience violence in their lifetime.
Sexual and Physical Abuse: 56.1% experience sexual violence, and 55.5% experience physical violence by an intimate partner.
Stalking: 48.8% face stalking during their lives.
Comparison to White Women: Indigenous women are nearly 3 times more likely to be murdered than non-Hispanic White women and face twice the rate of rape
Leading Cause of Death: Homicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for Indigenous girls and young women aged 10–24.
Media Neglect: Studies by organizations like the Urban Indian Health Institute show that up to 95% of urban Indigenous missing person cases receive no mainstream media coverage.
Data Discrepancies: Federal databases (like NamUs) historically log only a small fraction of the missing person reports compiled by tribal communities and local law enforcement networks.
Have you seen me?
Every face below represents a missing sister, mother, daughter, or friend who needs to be found. If you recognize any of these individuals or have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact the specific law enforcement agencies or community contacts listed directly on their posters immediately. No detail is too small, and your tip could be the key to bringing them home.
The red hand symbolizes the connection between the physical world and the spiritual world. Native Americans believe that the dead can see red, so by wearing red we invoke the help of our ancestors and spiritual guides.
As an Indigenous-and Latin-owned press, we refuse to let these stolen sisters become forgotten statistics. True horror isn’t just found on the pages of dark fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction; it exists in the systemic data gaps, jurisdictional complexities, and media silence that leave families searching for answers alone.
Have You Seen Me?
Every face below represents a missing sister, mother, daughter, or friend who needs to be found. If you recognize any of these individuals or have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact the specific law enforcement agencies or community contacts listed directly on their posters immediately. No detail is too small, and your tip could be the key to bringing them home.
How our community can take action and support the movement today:
Amplify Native Storytellers & Missing Alerts: Use your platform to share verified information, support Indigenous creators, and boost active missing person flyers.
Support Indigenous-Led Organizations: Fund frontline advocacy, research, and legal support by donating directly to the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center or the Urban Indian Health Institute.
Demand Systemic Accountability: Contact your local and federal representatives to demand full funding and implementation for Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act to bridge tribal and federal law enforcement communication.
Let’s use our collective voice to demand justice, truth, and safety.
Join us in our efforts to abolish the perpetual victimizing of our Native sisters, to inspire change and foster a society that values every life and stands firmly against violence and injustice. Together, we can help create a more just and equitable future for all.
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