LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — In an effort to put a spotlight on the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, Lake County Tribal Health is planning a special community event on Friday, May 5.

The commemoration of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. at 1950 Parallel Drive in Lakeport.

Everyone is welcome.

Guest speakers will include Daniel Vigil-Masten, Lisa Diaz, Elizabeth Quiroz and Bernadette Smith, with keynote speaker Mark Pooley.

May 5 was chosen as the date to honor and bring awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, or MMIP, because that is the birthday of Hanna Harris, a tribal citizen of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, who would have turned 31 this year.

At the May 5 event in Lakeport, there will be food, refreshments, MMIP T-shirts, bandannas, water bottles and tote bags while supplies last.

For more information, contact Darnell Aparicio at 707-533-3044.