California designates May 2026 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month.

California Concurrent Resolution 163 aims to raise awareness about the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous people. The resolution highlights statistics from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Urban Indian Health Institute, showing high rates of violence against indigenous women and children. It also notes California's significant indigenous population and the state's efforts to address this issue, including the Feather Alert and the Tribal Police Pilot Program. The resolution calls for increased awareness, education, and action to address this crisis.

California designates May 2026 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month.

California Concurrent Resolution 163 aims to raise awareness about the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous people. The resolution highlights statistics from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Urban Indian Health Institute, showing high rates of violence against indigenous women and children. It also notes California's significant indigenous population and the state's efforts to address this issue, including the Feather Alert and the Tribal Police Pilot Program. The resolution calls for increased awareness, education, and action to address this crisis.