May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous People.
- THE RED HANDPRINT across the mouth symbolizes the violence that affects indigenous people across Canada, the United States, & beyond.
- THE RED DRESS is meant to spread awareness of missing & murdered people. (MMIP)
- RED is also the only color spirits can see.
“A calling back of the spirits of these women & allowing them a chance to be among us & have their voices heard through their family and community members.”
If you need someone to talk to or want to learn more about MMIP, call:
907-835-1144
Lights, Camera, Cultural Connection!
Sign up for a 5-Day Video Camp this summer!
July 10-14 | Ages 11-18
Watch the video below to see how fun Seed Media’s previous camps were!
Join us for an evening of conversation at our Gathering Circle with Hazel Nevak as she teaches us how to make beaded earrings inspired by Yupik dancer fans.
Call 907-255-7172 to reserve your spot.
There will be a limit of 20 people.
Time: Wednesday, May 17 | 6-8pm
Location: VNT Community Hall – 1750 Eiger Dr. Valdez, AK 99686
Valdez Food Bank Distribution Dates:
May 7 | 1-3pm
May 21 | 1-3pm
Location: 278 Richardson Highway, Valdez, AK 99686
MAY 2023 – IMPORTANT DATES
Sunday, May 14 | Mother’s Day
Wednesday, May 17 | Gathering Circle
Monday, May 29 | Memorial Day – VNT Offices Closed
LEARN MORE ABOUT VNT’S VICTIMS SERVICES DEPARTMENT
This project is funded by Grant 2020-VO-GX-0097 awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S Department of Justice.