Unbroken & Brave 
MMIP Summit
Saturday, November 7th | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Friendship Hall, Joshua Tree, Retreat Center
59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Join us for a solution-focused, community-driven summit dedicated to education, awareness, and advocacy surrounding the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP).

This all-day gathering will include educational panels and breakout discussions, community vendors and advocacy organizations, live entertainment, and a dedicated self-care and re-centering space. A light lunch is included for ticket holders.

Attendees will also have access to the on-site café (limited hours). Outside food and beverages are welcome.

Weekend Events

- Friday Night Allies United Benefit, November 6th, 6-9pm
Location: The Booth House 29, 75727 Baseline Road, 29 Palms, CA (Separate ticket or 3 Day Pass)
Join us for a special evening under the stars of MMIP awareness at a benefit for the organization producing the Summit, Allies United. We will honor 2 very important advocates within the MMIP community for their dedication & efforts. There will be appetizers, refreshments, and entertainment.

- Sunday Closing Party & Raffle, November 8th, 10-12pm
Location: Rainbow Stew, 55509 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Join us for a community gathering and raffle. 3 Day Pass ticket holders receive five complimentary raffle tickets. Additional tickets will be available for purchase. Raffle prizes will be announced.

If you have any questions, we welcome you to reach out. We look forward to gathering in purpose and solidarity.

***We are currently accepting vendor tables for the SUMMIT ($35 for the day), as well as speakers and guest panelists. Please contact [email protected] to discuss speaking opportunities.*** 

Location
Friendship Hall, Joshua Tree Retreat Center
59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA
Date & Time
April 11, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Schedule
8:30-9:00 AM
Vendor Arrival/ Load-In
9:00 AM
Attendee Arrivals/ Check-in
10:00 AM
Welcome & Panel 1 (TBA)
11:00 AM
Panel 2 (TBA)
12:00 PM
Panel 3 (TBA)
1:00 PM
Panel 4 (TBA)
2:00 PM
Panel 5 (TBA)
3:00 PM
Panel 6 (TBA)
4:00 pM
Panel 7 & Closing Remarks (TBA)
5:00 pM
Departure & Vendor Load-Out
Speakers
*Would you like to speak on an MMIP related topic? We are currently accepting speakers for April 11, 2026! We also have the capability for some speakers to join remotely. Please reach out to [email protected] to inquire.
Nicole Merton
CEO & Founder, Here Our Voices
Board member, Allies United
Indigenous Artist, MMIP Advocate & Documentarian, Isleta Pueblo Tribal Affiliation
Naomi Knox
California Indigenous Scholar
Educator & MMIP Advocate, San Luis Rey, Luiseño, & Acjachemen Tribal Affiliation
Crystal Ward
MMIP Survivor & Advocate
Mother of Nova Skye Morreo, 07/26/21 - 09/26/24,
Torres Martinez Tribal Affiliation
Hester Van Hooven Ward
Executive Director & Co-Founder, Allies United
MMIP Ally & Advocate
Ronald Merton
Executive Director & Founder, SC3A
Human Trafficking & MMIP Educator & Advocate. Veteran.
*More Speakers/TBA*
Want to speak? Contact us.
Join us on April 11
We look forward to hosting you!

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