Riverton proclaims Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day after community march

The Riverton City Council on May 6 adopted a proclamation recognizing May 5, 2025 (and each May 5 thereafter) as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Awareness Day and received an account of a recent community march and memorial from local organizers.

Nicole Wagon, who organized the community’s MMIR 307 march, described the event’s program, traditional songs and community participation. “Every one of my board members have somebody missing or murdered. Your presence mattered, your voices were heard, your steps honored those we can never forget,” Wagon said during public comment.

Wagon detailed event partnerships and in-kind support, including donations and participation from Wind River Cares, the Riverton Police Department, tribal entities and local businesses. She said the march included an elder’s opening, keynote remarks and a community meal; the group distributed commemorative T-shirts and a banner to council members.

Mayor Tim Hancock read the city’s MMIR proclamation, which cites the Wind River Reservation’s proximity to Riverton and references national recognition of May 5 as an awareness day. The proclamation urges citizens to support community-based solutions and stands in solidarity with indigenous families seeking justice and healing.

Council accepted the proclamation and posed for photographs with event organizers. Organizers asked the council and the public to keep attention on memorialization, awareness and community support for affected families.