Washington state has been called a national leader when it comes to confronting the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and people (MMIWP), thanks to the development of the MMIWP Task Force back in 2021 and its continued work.
The third annual Washington State MMIWP Task Force Summit was held in September at the Lummi Nation’s Silver Reef Casino in Ferndale. Representatives from the Attorney General’s Office, law enforcement departments and tribes spoke, along with individuals who have been affected by the crisis, reflecting on positive change, current issues and what still needs to be done.
At the public portion of the three-day summit, three shawls were put
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