Hundreds march in Grand Rapids to demand justice for missing and murdered Indigenous people

By: Erick Díaz Veliz

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 598

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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A sea of people in red spread out, raising signs and chanting through the streets of downtown Grand Rapids on Tuesday to demand justice and honor victims as they marked Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day.

The demonstration, which included a water ceremony and Jingle Dress dancers, was led by three Tribal nations that organized the rally and march, with Rosa Parks Circle as its epicenter, including the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, the …

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