2026 Organizations
Data for Indigenous Justice
Anchorage, AK • EIN: 85-0771076
Our Vision: Indigenous Peoples thriving in strong, vibrant communities steeped in ancestral power, justice, and love.
About
At Data for Indigenous Justice (DIJ), we approach our MMIP work through four fields: Reclamation and Stewardship of Data: We prioritize the decolonization of data by ensuring accurate information about MMIWG2S across all fields, ranging from demographics to truthful case classifications. As there are 229 Federally Recognized Tribes in Alaska, local and specific information is critical and often unavailable from unaccountable state agencies. Advocacy for Improved Data Systems: We make recommendations to Tribes and state agencies aimed at enhancing data collection, utilization, and reporting tailored to Indigenous peoples. We educate policymakers, law enforcement and other entities on changes that need to be made, and enable Tribal governments to have consistent funds to manage their own justice systems. We have worked on three bills, one is specific to data, and the other two have data components. In 2024, Alaska passed it’s first MMIP bill. Community Building: Any strategy for addressing MMIWG2S will only be sustainable with healing. DIJ is a partner to a working group who collaborates in hosting community healing events such as May 5th National MMIWG2S Day, survivor family vigils, a healing 5k run, and DIJ hosts healing through the arts events. Capacity Building: We prioritize leadership mentoring through our fellowship program. This paid opportunity for two Alaska Native fellows each year provides experience decolonizing data and leading grassroots initiatives
How Pick.Click.Give. makes a difference
Every Alaskan has the power to make a meaningful difference with just a few clicks during the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) process. By choosing to Pick. Click. Give. and donating a portion of your PFD to Data for Indigenous Justice (DIJ), you are helping to strengthen Indigenous sovereignty, honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP), and build a future where data is used to protect, not erase, Indigenous lives.We are an Alaska Native–led nonprofit dedicated to collecting, protecting, and sharing data that centers Indigenous voices and experiences. Our work fills a critical gap in data systems that often overlook or misrepresent Indigenous communities. Through community-led research, storytelling, and data sovereignty, DIJ works to ensure that every Indigenous person is seen, valued, and remembered.
When you give through Pick. Click. Give., your contribution supports:
Maintaining the MMIP Database, the only community-driven record in Alaska documenting cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples.
Community education and advocacy, so that families, policymakers, and justice systems can better respond to the ongoing crisis of violence against Indigenous peoples.
Data sovereignty initiatives, empowering Indigenous communities to collect and control their own data to support self-determination.
Youth and community engagement, ensuring the next generation of Indigenous leaders can use data as a tool for justice and healing.
Even a small donation can have a lasting impact. By giving through Pick. Click. Give., you are joining a statewide movement of Alaskans who believe in equity, justice, and the power of community data to tell the full story.
Together, we can transform data into justice.
When you apply for your PFD, remember to Pick. Click. Give. to Data for Indigenous Justice.
Contact
(301)259-1432Physical Address
Anchorage, AK 99502Mailing Address
PO Box 231226Anchorage, AK 99523
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