Rhetorical Situation:

Artist: Arianna Ruiz

Subject: Dream catchers inside a larger one with a stretched canvas in the center.

Purpose: To capture the specific connection at the end of a dance when the dancer and the spirit have connected.

Audience: People interested in artwork or MMIW.

Context: Represents a protector, wisdom, and a sign that the Great Spirit.

Summary: The artist Arianna Ruiz has been creating dreamcatchers to protect others on their path to life. Arianna made this artwork to capture the spirit of the hawk through the hawk's dance. Many Native American tribes have sacred dances that are meant to channel a spirit or honor a spirit. The purpose of this painting is to unite the dancer and spirit once the dance is over. The red-tailed hawk represents a protector, wisdom, and a sign that the Great Spirit and her ancestors are watching over her.

Ruiz, Arianna. "Canteen’s New Featured Artist: Arianna Ruiz & Missing & Murdered Indigenous Woman (MMIW) Awareness." Canteen, 7 Feb. 2024, cedarmountaincanteen.com/canteens-new-featured-artist-arianna-ruiz-missing-murdered-indigenous-woman-mmiw-awareness/.

Rhetorical Situation:

Author: Astokomii Smith

Subject: A poem that shows a different perspective and makes it personal.

Purpose: The author was portraying the character as any other girl, more specifically like any other non-Indigenous girl, but was still a target because she was Indigenous.

Audience: Girls who walk alone at night or women of color being targeted based on race.

Context: Indigenous women and girls across Canada face greater risks of violence and homicide compared to other races.

Summary: While reading Astokomii Smith, I am 10 years old and had chills down my elbow. She starts her poem with Natalia, a 10-year-old girl who will never get older. Throughout her life, she had to change to fit into society, whether changing clothes or not speaking her mother tongue. One day, while walking home from school, a man approached Natalia and tried to take her home, but she refused. The man remarked that he loved Native American girls like her. Natalia Had questioned her self-image and had noticed that not an ounce of difference was inside her, Except for her blood. This story highlights many women who are trapped in the spiritual world.

Smith, Astokomii. "I Am 10 Years Old." Indigenous Art & Stories, 1 Jan. 2018, www.our-story.ca/winners/writing/6443:i-am-10-years-old.

Rhetorical Situation:

Writer: Jah'kota

Subject: A song about M.M.I.W

Purpose: To educate and spread love and awareness.

Audience: Towards our younger generation.

Context: Women were told to keep quiet and keep this under the rug.

Summary: The song M.M.I.W, created by Jah'kota, was made to spread light to all the missing and murdered indigenous women. The girl in the background at the beginning of the song emphasizes the point of her not keeping silent about what happened to her ethnicity. The first man in the song brings out the facts. The second guy goes more into the positive and reminds us not to forget them; they will always be with us. The purpose of this song is to educate everyone who listens to it about all the things that have happened to women of color and that we should vocalize this issue.

"Jah'kota - MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women)." Youtube, uploaded by Jahkotamusic, 8 Apr. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KbI9E51ZiY.

Rhetorical Situation:

Writer: Native Hope

Subject: Various aspects of this issue, such as its prevalence, causes, impacts on communities, and potential solutions or actions to address it.

Purpose: To shed light on the prevalence of this problem, advocate for justice, and perhaps provide resources or support for those affected.

Audience: Anyone interested in or affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women.

Context: The broader societal and historical factors contributing to the issue.

Summary: The article authored by Native Hope introduces the varied issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW), addressing its prevalence, root causes, impacts on communities, and potential solutions. Its purpose is to highlight the prevalence of this problem, advocate for justice, and potentially offer resources or support for those affected. The intended audience would be anyone interested in or affected by the MMIW issue. The issue has been reoccurring within the broader societal and historical context, and the Indian Relocation Act and federal laws have been silencing them.

"Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)." Native Hope, https://www.nativehope.org/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-mmiw

Rhetorical Situation:

Writer: Fielding News

Subject: MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) Awareness Day.

Purpose: Aims to shed light on the issue and amplify the voices of indigenous communities, such as the Hualapai tribe, through the interview with doctoral student Amanda Abbie Hall.

Audience: Those interested in learning more about MMIW Awareness Day and the experiences of indigenous women, like Amanda Abbie Hall, within their communities.

Summary: This article is a comprehensive exploration of MMIW Awareness Day, a crucial event that provides a deeper understanding of its importance, particularly within indigenous communities. Amanda Abbie Hall, a doctoral student and member of the Hualapai tribe, shares her experiences, shedding light on the obstacles indigenous women face. Hall provides her insights on the historical context of MMIW, the necessity of raising awareness, and her journey as an advocate. The interview covers a wide range of topics, including the challenges of indigenous women, ongoing efforts to address MMIW, and the vital role of amplifying indigenous voices. The article's primary goal is to educate and stimulate thought, focusing on the experiences of indigenous individuals like Hall.

"May 5th Is MMIW Awareness Day. An Interview with Doctoral Student and Member of the Hualapai Tribe Amanda Abbie-Hall." Fielding Graduate University, 4 May 2023, www.fielding.edu/may-5th-is-mmiw-awareness-day-an-interview-with-doctoral-student-and-member-of-the-hualapai-tribe-amanda-abbie-hall/.

2) What steps can we take to ensure the safety of young Indigenous women?

3) How can songwriting support MMIW?

4) What is a dream catcher, and what effect does it have?

5) This problem has been occurring for generations now. What steps can be taken to solve this issue?