Strength in Our Stories: Igniting Community for MMIP Advocacy

Schedule

Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Autry Museum of the American West | Los Angeles, CA

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So'oh Shinálí Sister Projects invites you to uplift the advocacy and awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives!
About this Event

So'oh Shinálí Sister Projects invites community members and allies to come together to uplift the urgency and advocacy for stolen and missing relatives!
Join us for Strength in Our Stories: Igniting Community for MMIP Advocacy!
This free community event, will feature -
  • Live art projection featuring the work of Indigenous published multidisciplinary artist, (Chichimeca and Apache)
  • Keynote address by Morning Star Gali (Pit River Tribe) Founder and Executive Director of
  • Performance by Indigenous women-led grassroots poetry collective, Subversive Verses
  • Community resources provided by United American Indian Involvement (UAII, Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center, and Pukúu Cultural Community Services
  • Free Food and Coffee provided by Wildhorse Native Foods & Woodyz Coffee for the first 75 attendees & more!


The event will be MC'd by community member Walter Ahhaitty (Kiowa, Cherokee, Comanche)


Date, Time & Location

Friday, May 8th from 6:00PM - 9:00PM

📍Autry Museum of the American West at 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027


Parking

Parking is always free at 4700 Western Heritage Way, directly in front of the Autry.


Traffic Alert

During weekends and summer months, the Zoo Drive exit from the I-5 can become extremely congested. As an alternative, exit at Los Feliz, turn left, and take a right at Crystal Springs Drive, which turns into Zoo Drive, or take the Griffith Park exit. The Autry will be on your right.

Follow us on Instagram [@soohshinalisisterproject] for updates and more!


CONTENT WARNING: This gatherings will discuss topics related to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis, including violence, sexual assault, M**der, and child abuse. This content may be triggering or traumatic to some viewers. Please prioritize your safety and well-being. Support is available through the StrongHearts Native Helpline at 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) or the Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741)."



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Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, United States

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