RISE - Iowa

08/15/2025

Last week, we held our MMIW Red Dress/ Red Shirt special at our Meskwaki Annual Powwow. Before the special started, we aired our PSA on the livestream in hopes of getting the word out for this issue across Indian Country.
We held this MMIW Special and created this PSA video with the thought and intention of bringing awareness to MMIW/ MMIP.

08/15/2025

RISE Staff will be mailing the $25 gift cards out today to those who participated in the Red Dress/Shirt Special. ❤️

07/30/2025

18+ Men’s & Women’s MMIW // MMIP Red Dress/Shirt Special
109th Meskwaki Annual Powwow
Thursday, August 7, 2025 | West of MBCH Outdoor Arena

Due to the cancellation of the Meskwaki Nation Proclamation Day Powwow, this special has been moved and will now take place during the 109th Meskwaki Annual Powwow.

Open to Men & Women ages 18 and older - Participants MUST wear a RED dress, shirt, or skirt to honor MMIW/MMIP.

We dance for the silenced.
For those who are missing, and those whose lives were taken - they are not forgotten.

Four (4) random prize drawings for participants.

07/07/2025

RISE - Iowa will be sponsoring an 18+ Men's & Women's MMIW // MMIP Red Dress/Shirt Special during the Meskwaki Nation Proclamation Day Powwow on July 13, at the Meskwaki Rec Center.

Open to Men & Women 18+, dancers MUST wear a RED dress/shirt/skirt.

MMIW/MMIP - We dance for the silenced. For those who are missing, and those whose lives were taken. They are not forgotten.

Each participant will receive a gift.
Dancers: Text (641) 481-1532 to be entered into a drawing for the "big prize"!

Any questions contact Jade or Jason at (641) 484-4444.

06/23/2025

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Stop by for Elder Abuse Awareness!
Join Jade and Jason from Meskwaki Family Services/R.I.S.E. on Wednesday, June 25th starting at 12 PM/Noon at the Meskwaki Seniors Center for an important and informative evening.

They’ll be hosting a friendly informational booth, sharing helpful resources, handing out free merch and pamphlets, and raising awareness about elder abuse prevention.

Let’s come together to support and protect our elders - your presence makes a difference!

06/16/2025

June 18 | 9am-3pm | Tribal Center Gym

Sac and Fox Lifeline Program - FREE Phone w/ Unlimited Talk and Text and 11GB Data!

Do you currently live on Federally Recognized Tribal Lands (based on your ID address)? You are eligible for a FREE phone if you receive SNAP, Medicaid, Section 8, SSI, Social Security, BIAGA, Tribal TNAF, FDIPR. Applicants must present unexpired State or Tribal ID. **Applicants need to provide documents to qualify.

Non-Tribal Benefits include free phone, 1,000 Talk Minutes, Unlimited Text and 4.5 GB Data.

Chad Jensen with the Lifeline Program will be on site to assist those applying for the free government cell phone. Questions? Contact Chad at (319) 329-5732.

Note: Applicants need proof that they receive government assistance.

05/30/2025

Happening TODAY - Don’t Miss It!
MMIW + MMIP Fun Run: Bring Our Relatives Home ❤️❤️
📅 Friday, May 30th
📍 Meskwaki Rec Center
🕔 Registration: 5:00 PM
🏃‍♀️ Run Begins: 5:30 PM

Join us for an inspiring evening of remembrance, unity, and action.
Free t-shirts, food, and refreshing drinks will be provided!

🟥 Wear red to show your support and solidarity.
Let’s come together to honor our missing and murdered relatives - your presence matters.

NEW DATE! Mark your calendars for Friday, May 30th!

MMIW+MMIP Fun Run - Bring Our Relatives Home ❤️❤️

Fri., May 30th
Meskwaki Rec Center
Registration at 5pm
Run Starts at 5:30pm

T-shirts, food and drinks will be provided.

**Don't forget to wear red!**

04/24/2025

NEW DATE! Mark your calendars for Friday, May 30th!

MMIW+MMIP Fun Run - Bring Our Relatives Home ❤️❤️

Fri., May 30th
Meskwaki Rec Center
Registration at 5pm
Run Starts at 5:30pm

T-shirts, food and drinks will be provided.

**Don't forget to wear red!**

03/10/2025

Rescheduled to be held tomorrow, March 11 from 9-4 pm at the Tribal Center Gym.

03/04/2025

This event that was previously scheduled for today has been rescheduled to this Saturday, 8am - 2pm at the Tribal Center.

Hello Meskwaki Community!
Do you currently live on Federally Recognized Tribal Lands (based on your ID address)? You are eligible for a FREE phone if you receive SNAP, Medicaid, Section 8, SSI, Social Security, BIAGA, Tribal TNAF, FDIPR.
Chad Jensen with the Lifeline Program will be on site at the Tribal Center on March 8th from 8am-2pm to assist those wishing to apply for a free government cell phone. Note: Applicants will need to bring proof of assistance.
What to Bring:
Current (unexpired) State or Tribal ID, Card, Letter, etc.
Any questions call Chad Jensen at (319) 329-5732.

02/26/2025

Hello Meskwaki Community!

Do you currently live on Federally Recognized Tribal Lands (based on your ID address)? You are eligible for a FREE phone if you receive SNAP, Medicaid, Section 8, SSI, Social Security, BIAGA, Tribal TNAF, FDIPR.

Chad Jensen with the Lifeline Program will be on site at the Tribal Center on March 4th from 9am-4pm to assist those wishing to apply for a free government cell phone. Note: Applicants will need to bring proof of assistance.

What to Bring:
Current (unexpired) State or Tribal ID, Card, Letter, etc.

Any questions call Chad Jensen at (319) 329-5732.

04/19/2024

Hello! RISE - Iowa is requesting frybread donations for this year's MMIWR Awareness Event. We are asking for (5) volunteers, each to donate (25) pieces of frybread. The first 5 to volunteer will receive a MMIWR sweatshirt prior to the event. (This is only for the cook).

Private message Kylee Bass - Rise to volunteer! We will take the first five individuals.

Participants for the Awareness Event will receive a sweatshirt upon registration and while supplies last.

Thank you! We will see you then!