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4th Annual MMIP Day of Awareness
May 5, 2025
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Heritage Library - 2821 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682
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4th 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 

Heritage Library (Outdoors) - 2821 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682

MONDAY, MAY 5TH, 2025 
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 Monday May 5th 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.

Contact Dan DeKorse to share your story at the event.

Dan DeKores

(231) 534-7990

Daniel.Dekorse@gtb-nsn.gov

EVENT PROGRAM

12:00 PM
Prayer, Hang Red Garments in Remembrance, & Guest Speakers

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Drumming & Dancing, Water Ceremony, Light Food Provided, & Community Speakers

3:00 PM
Closing Prayer

Contact: Dan DeKores • (231) 534-7990 • Daniel.Dekorse@gtb-nsn.gov

Denise Johnson • (231) 534-7124 • Denise.Johnson@gtb-nsn.gov