The silenced stories of Indigenous women are echoing through Mendocino County, demanding attention and justice. In a powerful upcoming event, the Noyo Bida Truth Project is shedding light on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) crisis that has devastated Native American communities.

A Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight

Statistics paint a horrifying picture: Native American women face disproportionately high rates of violence, with countless stories remaining unresolved. Take Khadijah Britton, a Wailaki woman last seen in 2018 after allegedly being forced into a car at gunpoint, or Nicole Smith from the Manchester Band of Pomo Indians, killed in a drive-by shooting in 2017 - both cases remain unsolved.

Breaking the Cycle of Trauma

Dr. Tatiana Cantrell, the MMIP director for Pinoleville Pomo Nation, brings decades of experience in Native American mental health services. Her work focuses on healing generational trauma and supporting communities who have been systematically marginalized and forgotten.

Community Action and Awareness

The upcoming event at Mendocino College’s Fort Bragg campus isn’t just another talk - it’s a rallying cry for justice. By amplifying these stories, the Noyo Bida Truth Project aims to transform collective grief into powerful, actionable change.