Indigenous Research, Writing, and Studies

MMIW stands for "Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women." It is a social justice movement and a term used to draw attention to the disproportionately high rates of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada. The movement seeks to raise awareness about the often overlooked cases of violence against Indigenous women, advocate for justice for the victims and their families, and address the root causes of this issue, which can include systemic racism, poverty, and lack of access to resources and support.