No More Silence: The MMIWR Crisis in America

In this special episode of Lost Girls, we step away from a single case to confront a nationwide tragedy: the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives — known as MMIWR.

It’s a crisis rooted in history, perpetuated by silence, and fueled by systemic failure.

Across the U.S., Native women go missing or are murdered at rates exponentially higher than other groups. On some reservations, the murder rate is more than ten times the national average. Behind every statistic is a name, a face, a family shattered — and too often, no answers.

Today, we’re not just recounting what’s gone wrong. We’re honoring the fierce advocacy rising from Tribal Nations, survivors, and families who refuse to be ignored. We’ll explore how colonization, broken justice systems, and eroded sovereignty have created a perfect storm of vulnerability — and how grassroots movements, federal legislation, and unwavering voices are pushing back.

This isn’t just a Native issue — it’s a human rights issue. And it demands our collective attention.

Join us as we say their names, share their stories, and call for the justice they so rightly deserve.

Because every girl — every girl — deserves justice.