Say Her Name: Emily Pike

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The heartbreaking news of Emily Pike has been weighing heavy on our hearts since we learned of her devastating murder last week. We, the staff of CNAY, grieve the brutal end of such a young life. As an organization that uplifts MMIWG2S+ (Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+) awareness through our Remember Our Sisters Fellowship and remains committed to child welfare and foster care justice in all of our work, we know Emily’s story pierces deeply for too many. 

We demand more accountability, more transparency and more justice for all our relatives taken too soon from this Earth. The vast majority of MMIWG2S+ cases never make national news, adding to the erasure of Native women and girls. One study by the Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) found a lack of coverage for more than 95% of cases. We will continue to work with our Fellows and our partners to uplift stories of hope, action and courage to fight back against the unacceptable number of Native peoples who are victims of MMIWG2S+.

We stand with the families of our Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives. Our love and prayers go to Emily Pike’s family, San Carlos Apache community and loved ones. 

Take care of one another in this fragile time. We will continue to speak up and speak out. 

If you have any information that could help bring justice to Emily and her family, please contact the authorities:

  • Gila County Sheriff’s Office Detective – 928-200-2352
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Agent – 505-917-7830
  • San Carlos Apache Tribal Police Detective – 928-475-1755

If you are struggling with the news of Emily’s death, please know that help is always available. Here are some mental health and MMIWG2S+ resources: