'Catastrophe Made in America': Jewish Museum Milwaukee to host panel focused on indigenous communities

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Jewish Museum Milwaukee will host a panel discussion focusing on the plight of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives in Milwaukee. "Catastrophe Made in America" is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 16, will bring together local advocates and representatives from Native organizations.

The discussion aims to highlight the ongoing challenges faced by indigenous communities due to historical factors such as settler colonialism.

Moderated by Siobhan Marks, a local community member and advocate of Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa descent, the panel will explore the issues contributing to the high rates of violence, sexual assault and murder disproportionately affecting indigenous women.

The conversation is a response to harrowing statistics indicating that indigenous women in America are twice as likely to fall victim to these crimes compared to other racial groups.

There will also be a viewing of the "Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse" exhibit. Open from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, the exhibit offers additional context to the discussion.

Ticket prices are $5 for JMM members and $10 for nonmembers, with the exhibit access included for members and available at an additional $5 for nonmembers. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the museum.

Attendees are advised that the event may include discussions on sensitive topics such as domestic violence and substance abuse, potentially unsuitable for younger audiences. More information can be found by clicking here.