"From Pocahontas to Arlington: Generations of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women" by Lakota scholar/UTA PhD student—Native American Heritage Month In-Person
Join Lakota scholar and community leader Stephen Silva-Brave for an evening of storytelling that traces the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women from the time of Pocahontas to cases impacting families in Arlington today.
Through the stories like Sacagawea, the people of Killers of the Flower Moon, and others, Stephen will highlight how Indigenous women have been targeted across generations, the barriers faced in seeking justice, and the grassroots work of organizations such as MMIW TX Rematriate. This presentation honors the resilience of Indigenous communities who have always carried this work, long before it was given a name or hashtag.
Please note: Due to sensitive and potentially graphic details, children will not be admitted to this program.
Stephen Silva-Brave (LMSW, LCDC-I) is a Sicangu Lakota scholar, activist, and nationally recognized advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIW/MMIR). A PhD student in Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington, Stephen’s research and community work focus on decolonizing social work and advancing justice for Indigenous people. As a member of MMIW TX Rematriate, he combines scholarship and activism to repower Native communities and amplify Indigenous voices.
This event is produced in partnership with UTA Libraries.
- Date:
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- Time:
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- [re]Brary B plus (catering kitchen), [re]Brary Room A (window view)
- Library:
- George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
- Audience:
- Adults (18+) Seniors
- Categories:
- Arts & Culture