The data on missing and murdered indigenous people in the United States is quite sobering.

These powerful statistics represent the dangerous reality Natives face: 

• American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average
• Murder is the 3rd leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives
• In 2016, there were 5,712 reports of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls, although only 116 cases were logged. (Source: The National Crime Information Center)

So the question arises: what can we do about it?

When such a profound issue exists, it's easy to become overwhelmed, asking, "How can I help? What can I do that could make a difference in such an immense problem?"

The answer is simple. It starts with one. One person taking a stand, inviting others to join them in the fight. We can no longer sit back and say, "It's not our problem; there's nothing we can do about it." It is our problem.