MMIW: No More Stolen Sisters

🎙️ The Digital Collective Podcast Episode Title: MMIW & Marketing: No More Stolen Sisters Host: Jarika Moon By: Lunar Innovations In this solo episode of The Digital Collective, host Jarika Moon takes a deep dive into the urgent and often overlooked crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). From the haunting symbolism of the Red Dress Project and May 5th's Wear Red Day, to the Highway of Tears and grassroots advocacy, Jarika unpacks how marketing, media, and storytelling shape awareness around this human rights issue. Along the way, she challenges harmful stereotypes, explores the harsh realities of reservation living, and highlights the resilience and leadership of Indigenous communities. You'll hear about: The history and impact of the MMIW movement Why systemic failures fuel this crisis How campaigns and symbols like the red dress and red handprint amplify visibility Harmful myths about Indigenous women—and the truths that dismantle them Solutions rooted in legislation, advocacy, and Indigenous-led initiatives ✨ This episode is both a call to awareness and a call to action. Marketing has the power to transform silence into solidarity and awareness into justice—and together, we can help break the cycle of erasure. Listener Note: NativeHope.Org is managed by St. Joseph's Indian School and will have this message appear once you Google NativeHope.Org. The institution of St. Joesph's Indian School is the orginal founder of this branch. Link Below: St. Joseph's Indian School Information: https://www.stjo.org/** Jarika Moon's Information: https://linktr.ee/lunarinnovationsdmarketing