Protecting the Circle: Addressing Human Trafficking, MMIP & MMIR

Central Wyoming College’s Institute of Tribal Learning invites the community to attend Protecting the Circle, a two-hour event focused on raising awareness and inspiring action around human trafficking and Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR).

This program brings together national and local voices to connect global issues of exploitation with the realities faced in the Wind River community.

Keynote Speaker:
Tyler Schwab — Human Rights Activist & Author

Featured Speakers:
Nicole Wagon — Founder & Chair, MMIR307
Shay Jimerson — Eastern Shoshone MMIP Liaison and MMIR307 Board Member
Dara Jefferson — Northern Arapaho MMIP Tribal Liaison and Executive Director for WRCTVS
Ivan Posey — CWC Tribal Education Coordinator

The event will also incorporate cultural protocols, including cedaring and prayers led by Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone elders, grounding the conversation in community, tradition, and healing.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of these critical issues and learn how to support local initiatives, including participation in MMIP Awareness Day on May 5.

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Location: CWC Health & Science Building, Room HS100

All community members are encouraged to attend.