Second Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Summit

Second Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Summit

Hosted by: Yurok Tribe and Wilton Rancheria

Monday, February 12th

8:00am- 9:00am - Registration opens with a light breakfast & coffee

9:00am - 5:00pm - The Summit

The Summit will bring together tribal leaders from across the state, MMIP survivors and victim advocates as well as state lawmakers, federal partners, law enforcement and academic researchers to identify solutions to stop the crisis. The primary goal of the Summit is to give a voice to California’s missing and murdered Indigenous People and their families. For too long, Indigenous People have been invisible throughout the state. This in-person gathering will take place at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center on the second floor in Ballroom B. The best access point is from the North Lobby on 14th and K street.

Tuesday, February 13th

The MMIP Day of Action

8:30am - 3:00pm on the West Steps of the Capitol. The Day of Action will start with a press conference at 9am on the West Steps of the Capitol. We will feature a cultural exchange involving tribes from northern, central and southern California. There will be keynote speakers, including; Tribal leaders, legislators, the families of MMIP victims and MMIP survivors. The day will end with MMIP Walk around the Capitol. Tribal Leaders are invited to State legislator meetings throughout the day.

Please find the Agenda below:

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Registration

Light Breakfast and coffee served

9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Welcome & Prayer

Honorable Jesus Tarango, Wilton Rancheria & Honorable Joseph L. James, Yurok Tribe

Cultural Sharing

9:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m.

Sharing Stories of MMIP: Survivors, Families, and Advocates

Moderator: Isaac Bojorquez; Panelists: Ronnie Hostler, Billee Willson, Keely Linton, Danielle Vigil-Masten & Matthew Franklin

10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Justice & Law Enforcement: Challenges and Policy Solutions to Address the MMIP Crisis

Moderator: Rosemary Deck; Panelists: Yurok Chief Judge Abby Abinanti, Merri Lopez Kiefer, Yurok Chief of Police Greg O’Rourke, Yurok MMIP Investigator Julie Olivera & Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal

12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Keynote Address:California Attorney General Rob Bonta

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Yurok Cultural Share

Lunch Service Pre-Ballroom B

Wilton Rancheria & Sacramento Sheriff’s Office: MOA Signing

1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Beyond Law Enforcement: Tribal Health, Housing, & Supporting Native Families & Children to End the Crisis

Moderator: Dr. Blythe K.George; Panelists: Michelle Castagne, Sonya Tetnowski, Virginia Hedrick & Annalee Trujllo

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Tribal Leaders & State Lawmakers Roundtable on MMIP Policy

Facilitated by Chief Judge Christine Williams

5 p.m.- 5:15 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Assemblymember James C. Ramos

Intertribal Birdsingers