Pyramid Lake Paiute Community Calls for Justice at MMIP Solidarity Walk

by Brian Wadsworth

Nixon, NV — February 20, 2025 — The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe came together in a powerful show of unity, remembrance, and hope during its recent MMIP Solidarity Walk, a community event dedicated to honoring missing and murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) and demanding justice for those who can no longer speak for themselves.

The day began with a heartfelt prayer from respected elder Reynelda James, followed by opening remarks from tribal leaders and community members who shared messages of condolence, strength, and solidarity. As families of missing and murdered loved ones stood in solemn remembrance, the walk served as a painful reminder of loss and a testament to the unyielding spirit of the Pyramid Lake Paiute people.

Native Public Media participated in the event with an informational booth on the Federal Communications Commission's new Missing and Endangered Persons (MEP) Alert. The MEP Alert supports Tribal communities in issuing urgent alerts for at-risk lives. Many attendees were unaware of the MEP Alert Code, but all agreed it is a crucial resource in helping Tribal Nations respond more effectively to MMIP cases.

A key moment of the day was the debut of the documentary "Not Forgotten" by a young Indigenous filmmaker. The film shares the stories of Amanda Davis and Anna Scott, both Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal members who were taken too soon. Amanda and her unborn son, Ezra, were brutally murdered in 2020. Their killer was convicted. Amanda's mother encouraged others to remain strong and never give up hope.

The family of Anna Scott, whose body was found in a burned vehicle in Reno, expressed their deep frustration with law enforcement's handling of the case, jurisdictional confusion, and the media's lack of attention. Her case remains open, but her family remains determined to pursue justice.

The MMIP Solidarity Walk united families, advocates, and organizations in a healing space where stories were shared, resources exchanged, and lives remembered. "This walk is about more than grief," said one participant. "It's about resilience, it's about action, and it's about making sure we never forget our loved ones."

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