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Supporting Our Relatives

Whether it be a child, teen or adult, few things are as frightening as a discovering a  family member or other loved one has gone missing.

Knowing where, when and how to begin is crucial. 

That is why we are here.

Waciyanpi means "Helping My People"

About Our
Organization

Waciyanpi means "Helping My People"

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We are a Native led grass roots organization  dedicated to supporting all families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives and their surrounding community.  

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We work with families, victims, law enforcement and the community to assist with prevention, recovery, healing and services to help deter and fight the social epidemic of Missing and Murderer Indigenous Relatives.

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Waciyanpi MMIR in South Dakota

Our Mission

To help prevent the incidents of missing and murdered indigenous relatives on the Crow Creek Reservation, to increase the resources and support for our local search and rescue operations, and to provide support services for those individuals and family members of missing or murdered Indigenous relatives.

Waciyanpi MMIR in South Dakota
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Education | Raising Awareness

Prevention 

Meth Awareness -  MMIR Awareness - Human Trafficking

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Media Relations and Engagement

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Tools and Resources

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Organizing Search Parties

"Missing" Flyer Template - Finding Missing Murdered Indigenous Relatives

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Social Media Posts

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First 72 Hours

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Waciyanpi MMIR in South Dakopta
Waciyanpi MMIR in South Dakota
Support Services

Support Youth Council

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Mental Health Connections

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Assist with court costs, transportation

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Healing Trauma Education and support groups

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Housing re-location - Winter Gear - Propane

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Food Vouchers - Bus tickets - Pre-paid cell phone cards

Advocacy

Relationship Building with Area Law Enforcement

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Connecting Families to Legal Counsel 

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University Presentations​

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Get Involved -
Support Our Relatives!

Donate

We are a Native led nonprofit organization and an affiliate of the Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous People, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

 Your contributions are tax deductible.

Host or Attend a Fundraiser

We host numerous events. Our annual Kahomani (Round Dance)

is our largest local fundraising event.

Report a Missing Loved One

If you have someone who has gone missing, contact us and we will complete an intake form to determine if we can help you.

Volunteer
Opportunities

We are a small nonprofit organization and are very grateful for the community members who step forward to assist our important work.

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