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Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) today attended the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) press conference on the West Steps of the California State Capitol to stand with tribal leaders, advocates, and families demanding greater action to address this ongoing crisis.
Senator Alvarado-Gil has been a consistent champion for Indigenous communities in her district, which is home to nearly 14% of California’s Native tribes. She has actively supported the Feather Alert system, a critical tool that helps law enforcement and tribes quickly locate missing Indigenous persons. and has participated in multiple MMIP awareness events, roundtables, and legislative efforts to improve public safety and justice for Native families.
“Today’s gathering reminds us that every missing or murdered Indigenous person leaves behind a family and a community forever changed,” said Senator Alvarado-Gil. In Senate District 4, we are home to a significant number of tribal nations, and I remain committed to working with our tribes to strengthen the Feather Alert, support MMIP investigations, and ensure real accountability and prevention measures are in place. I was proud to stand today with leaders of tribes across California and from my district including Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians and The Ione Band of Miwok Indians."
Senator Alvarado-Gil urged lawmakers and state agencies to prioritize resources, data collection, and coordination with tribal governments to combat the MMIP epidemic in California.
"We must turn awareness into action, for the families, for our communities, and for justice.”