Native Bidaské: The Data Behind MMIP — and What Comes Next with Dr. Aaron Payment
In this episode of Native Bidaské, host Levi Rickert speaks with Dr. Aaron Payment about the upcoming National Tribal Consultation on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) at the Shakopee Mystic Lake Casino Resort.
Dr. Payment breaks down key findings from the 2016 National Baseline Study, including the fact that 4 out of 5 Native women have experienced violence, and explains why inaccurate and incomplete data continues to undermine safety efforts in Indian Country.
The discussion also explores:
Why 92% of missing Native children are classified as endangered runaways
How 74% go missing from care systems
Why tribal leaders must actively participate in federal consultations
The role of data sovereignty in protecting Native lives
This episode is a must-watch for tribal leaders, advocates, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the MMIP crisis beyond the headlines.
🔔 New episodes of Native Bidaské explore the WHY and HOW behind critical issues in Indian Country.
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@GeorgeKapp-zc4hr
September 23, 2026 at 3:51 pm
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@88Blazehaze
September 23, 2026 at 3:51 pm
Greetings, relatives from the four winds.
Go Warn the town, the beast is loose.
Great work.