May 5th

What is May 5th?

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. In 2017, the Montana Congressional Delegation secured the passage of a Senate resolution declaring May 5th as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. This resolution was a direct response to the demands for justice following the 2013 murder of Hanna Harris on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Due to an inadequate law enforcement response, Hanna’s family and friends were forced to conduct their own search. Their relentless pursuit of justice sparked community-led marches and advocacy efforts, not only for Hanna but for the countless cases that remain unresolved. Since 2017, the national movement to end violence against Indigenous women has continued to elevate May 5th as a day of remembrance, action, and advocacy. This is why we wear red on May 5th.