Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Awareness Day, 2020

This proclamation designates May 5, 2020, as Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Awareness Day, calling attention to disproportionate violence against these populations. It highlights ongoing federal efforts across DOJ, DOI, and HHS, references the previously signed Operation Lady Justice Executive Order, and urges Americans and all levels of government to increase awareness through programs and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 27633

Impact dates

May 5, 2020
Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Awareness Day designation takes effect

Key directives

Proclaim May 5, 2020 as Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Awareness Day
Call upon all Americans and Federal, State, tribal, and local governments to increase awareness through appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

Awareness Day designation for May 5, 2020 takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

ACF $22 million disbursement for tribal domestic violence services (described as 'will soon disburse')

Long term

Operation Lady Justice interagency task force strategy development
DOJ grant programs continue
BIA-OJS cold case investigations ongoing

Risks & tensions

Awareness Day is symbolic with no mandatory funding or policy changes attached
ACF $22 million disbursement timing vague ('will soon disburse')
Proclamation references past and ongoing agency actions but creates no new binding obligations
Effectiveness depends on voluntary participation by state/local/tribal governments