MMIP Resources
So'oh-Shinali Sister Project
Promotes Indigenous education and wellness to empower all Indigenous community members in the urban setting through core values, intergenerational relationship building, and inclusive community-based programming rooted in cultural practices. Their programming supports Native Americans residing in the Los Angeles County region. https://www.sssisterproject.org/
Cahuilla Consortium
Is led by four Cahuilla Bands, Los Coyotes, Cupeno Indians, Cahuilla Band, Santa Rosa, and Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla. The organization provides direct services to victims of domestic violence, sex/human trafficking, sexual assault and stalking. Cahuilla Consortium advocates and educates on prevention, intervention, and fostering resiliency. Services are offered to community members of the four Cahuilla tribes and surrounding areas of Riverside County, North San Diego County, and parts of San Bernardino County. https://www.cahuillaconsortium.org/
Ohkomi Forensics
Is one of the first Indigenous-led, nonprofit organizations that focuses on the use of modern-day forensic techniques with the cultural protocols and tribal collaboration being at the forefront of every case taken on. Forensic services are provided to Indigenous families and communities affected by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) epidemic. We strive to amplify the voices of the affected families and communities, demanding answers and accountability. https://www.ohkomiforensics.com/
Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition
Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition, Inc. works to bring awareness against sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sex-trafficking, and murdered & missing within tribal communities in California. The purpose of our coalition is to enhance the capacity of survivors, advocates, victim organizations, and victim service providers to end violence against American Indian and Alaskan Native people. The goal of our organization is to increase the approachability to improving systemic and community responses to victims. To raise awareness, educate, and to provide technical assistance, training, and supportive services for victims including cultural and unique barriers facing Native Americans. https://strongheartednativewomen.org/
San Bernardino Coroners Office
The responsibilities of the Coroner Division are many and complex. By state law, it is the duty of the Coroner Division to inquire and determine the circumstances, manner and cause of death (COD) for cases that fall within the Coroner’s jurisdiction. https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/divisions/coroner/
