Governor Kristi Noem has signed a proclamation declaring today (May 5, 2022) as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in South Dakota.
“Today, we remember the Indigenous people who have been murdered and those who remain missing. We are committed to working with Tribal Nations to address this ongoing tragedy and help our fellow South Dakotans, the Oceti Sakowin people,” said Noem. “I encourage every South Dakotan to take a moment today to reflect on and help raise awareness for those within this vulnerable population. Let’s give them our help and support and continue to lift them and their families up in prayer.”
To learn more about Native American culture and education, visit the Department of Tribal Relations’ website.
You can find Governor Noem’s proclamation here.
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