Siouxland Public Media in Sioux City serves a tri-state region that includes several Native American reservations. Four out of five Native women will face violence during their lifetime. In 2022, the station’s small news department focused on bringing awareness to the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). Coverage highlighted community events, advocates, allies, and investigation. Links to full stories and a public affairs broadcast can be found below.
COMMUNITY MARCH FOR MMIW AWARENESS:
https://www.kwit.org/podcast/spm-news-english/2022-05-12/march-of-solidarity-support-and-awareness-for-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-relatives-in-sioux-city
COLD CASE INVESTIGATION:
https://www.kwit.org/podcast/spm-news-english/2022-05-12/cold-case-murder-victims-son-and-former-police-investigator-want-justice-for-terri-mccauleyhttps://www.kwit.org/podcast/spm-news-english/2022-05-12/cold-case-murder-victims-son-and-former-police-investigator-want-justice-for-terri-mccauley
SEARCH ORGANIZED FOR MISSING TRIBAL MEMBER:
https://www.kwit.org/podcast/spm-news-english/2022-10-06/community-search-organized-for-local-missing-indigenous-woman
MMIW PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM:
https://www.kwit.org/podcast/the-exchange/2022-05-04/the-exchange-5-4-22-missing-murder-indigenous-women-awareness
