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October Luncheon - Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives

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Please register by noon Thursday, October 9 to ensure a meal is provided with your registration.

Meals are ordered in advance so late registrants cannot be guaranteed a meal.  
Please select preference for regular or vegetarian meal during the registration process. 

This is an indoor, in person event. 
Zoom instructions will be sent to virtual participants.

AGENDA:
  11:00am  - Welcome and Club Announcements
 11:30am to 12:45 - Guest Speakers
 12:45 to 1:00pm -  Q&A
We invite representatives from the media to attend and report on our events to spread awareness and encourage public participation in current affairs. Be advised that media representatives may be in the audience.
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Forrest Cuch
former Director of Indian Affairs for the State of Utah

Forrest S. Cuch is a respected Ute leader, educator, and advocate for Native communities. A member of the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, he served as the Director of Indian Affairs for the State of Utah from 1997 to 2011, working to strengthen relationships between tribal nations and state government. Throughout his career, Cuch has been dedicated to preserving Native history, promoting cultural understanding, and advancing educational opportunities for Indigenous youth. He is also the editor of A History of Utah’s American Indians, a landmark book highlighting the voices and histories of Utah’s tribes.






 

Tammy Dee Platero
Co-Founder and Director of Missing

Murdered Indigenous Relatives of Utah 

Tammy Dee Platero is the Co-Founder and Director of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives of Utah (MMIR Utah), where she leads efforts to bring awareness, advocacy, and support to Indigenous families impacted by violence and disappearance. A strong community organizer and advocate, she works to bridge partnerships with tribal nations, state leaders, and grassroots organizations to address systemic inequities and seek justice for Native communities. Through her leadership, Platero has become a vital voice in Utah’s movement to honor, protect, and uplift Indigenous peoples and their stories.













Date and Time

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM

Location

South Valley Unitarian Universalist
6876 S Highland Dr,
Cottonwood Heights, UT  84121
USA
Videoconference information will be provided in an email once payment is received.

Event Contact(s)

Lisa D Yoder
801-209-8757 (c)

Category

Luncheons

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
A portion of your registration donation today will help fund Democratic campaigns in Utah in 2025 and 2026. Democrats have had recent successes, but campaigns are expensive to win. Be generous if you can. Thank you!

Number of People Who Will Attend

In Person $30 Donation
$30.00
In-Person $35 Donation (Recommended)
$35.00
In-Person $50 Advocate Donation
$50.00
In-Person $100 Activist Donation
$100.00
Virtual $10 Donation
$10.00
Virtual $30 Donation (Recommended)
$30.00
Virtual Advocate $50 Donation
$50.00
Virtual $100 Activist Donation
$100.00
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