San Carlos Apache teenager's death reverberates throughout Indian Country
- Emily Pike, a teenager from the San Carlos Apache community, disappeared from a group home in late January, with her remains discovered nearly a month later over 80 miles away, sparking outrage across Native American communities.
- A vigil was held in Mesa to honor Pike's life, where attendees demanded changes to curb violence against Indigenous people, reflecting her family's grief and the broader community's outrage.
- Advocates, including Tiffany Jiron from the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, suggest improved law enforcement training, more funding for tribal programs, and stronger alert systems as crucial steps to address the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
- Emily Pike's case has gained national attention on social media, symbolizing a collective demand for justice and recognition of the struggles faced by Native American families.
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San Carlos Apache teenager’s death reverberates throughout Indian Country
From heartbreak and devastation to outrage, Emily Pike’s tragic death is stirring heavy emotions and spotlighting a crisis that has long plagued Native American communities, where a disproportionate number of people have been killed or have gone missing.
‘Say her name’: Hundreds gather to honor Native teen Emily Pike, dema…
A sign that read “Justice for Emily Pike. No More MMIW” was held up during a candlelight vigil outside the Encounter AZ church in Mesa on March 6, 2025, to honor and support San Carlos Apache teen Emily Pike, whose tragic death was reported in February. Photo by Shondiin Silversmith | Arizona Mirror“Say her name! [...]
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