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3rd Annual Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Day of Awareness
An Event to Remember and Raise Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous People.
Public Welcome, Community Welcome, Survivors Welcome
GTB Cross Creek - 877 Munson Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686
Shuttles from GTB 3-Mile Office to Cross Creek Location Provided
FRIDAY, MAY 3RD, 2024
Starting at 12:00 PM
May 5th is national day of awareness for missing and murdered indigenous people. To promote awareness Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is sponsoring an event on Friday May 3rd that will tell the stories of those community members who have gone missing and the obstacles that the native community has faced historically to prosecute cases and seek justice for the community and their families.
MISSING & MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLE HONOR WALK
GTB will be hosting a meaningful memory walk from the GTB 3-Mile Office to the GTB Cross Creek Location.
More information to follow at later date
EVENT PROGRAM
12:00 PM
Prayer & Water Ceremony
Hang Red Garments in Remembrance
Guest Speakers
Drumming & Dancing
Light Food Provided
Community Speakers
Closing Prayer
Contact: Aaron Chivis • Aaron.Chivis@gtb-nsn.gov
Ta'Shena Sams • Tashena.Sams2@gtb-nsn.gov