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Secretary Haaland launches new Missing & Murdered Unit
…that far outstrip the figures reported by UIHI in 2018. Currently, there are 229 unsolved cases of MMIWG in Alaska. These numbers represent loved ones and family members. https://www.doi.gov/news/secretary-haaland-creates-new-missing-murdered-unit-pursue-justice-missing-or-murdered-american https://www.bia.gov/bia/ojs/missing-murdered-unit Data for Indigenous Justice 2021 Report: We Are Calling to You: Alaska’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn and Girls: https://dataforindigenousjustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/We-Are-Calling-To-You-1.pdf…
The Power of Belief
…has empowered others to say, ‘Yes, I can do this and will get through it.’” In other words, when someone comes to ANJC with a story they’re afraid to share, Marlene gets to be the one who can say to them those three crucial words: “I believe you.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt_CQgUtjqE …
Mentee Becomes Mentor
…after leaving prison. At Bushey Madness Automotive, men learn mechanical skills and make a living repairing cars under Daniel’s guidance. “If I can help someone who’s struggling, maybe it can show them — you can’t give up,” he said. “ANJC doesn’t give up, so I’m not giving up, either.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2PczfUtgw0&t=7s…
Voices for Justice: A Life Transformed
ANJC fundraiser makes re-starting life after prison possible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeaB0iUg04s Jayson Buzby sat in prison, wondering what would happen next. He never could have predicted that he would get a phone call that would change everything. “I had never really been in any kind of serious trouble before, and I had…
The Queen of Her Own Destiny
ANJC fundraiser provides support for victims of domestic violence and others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3pRt7rPt_E What Miranda Childress remembers from the ambulance ride is the teddy bear. The one the paramedics gave her young daughter — something to comfort her during a scary moment. Miranda focused on the bear, perhaps to distract…
The Alaska Native Justice Center offices have moved
The Alaska Native Justice Center (ANJC) has moved to a new location to best serve our clients. Effective Tuesday, August 1, ANJC is located in the Denali Towers North on the 11th floor in midtown Anchorage (2550 Denali Street). We will be providing all of our services at our new…
Alaska Native Justice Center Welcomes Two Key Additions to Its Team
…NANA Development Corporation. She is also actively involved in the community, holding a board position at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, and co-chairing the Alaska Native Law Section. Born and raised in Kiana and Kotzebue, she earned her undergraduate degrees from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and her J.D. and…
New Baseline Report on Alaska’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn and Girls
Data for Indigenous Justice recently released a new baseline report on Alaska’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn and Girls. Available here: https://dataforindigenousjustice.com/we-are-calling-to-you/…