Indigenous Creatives Roster

I’m Amanda Freeman, founder of Ampkwa Advocacy, a photographer, and a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. I’m also a direct descendant of Chief Solomon Riggs of the Umpqua Tribe.

The work I do is driven by my passion for raising awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP). This is not just a cause—it’s personal. As someone who has seen firsthand how the MMIP crisis affects families, I use my photography to honor the lives of those who have been taken from us, and to give them a voice that is often denied.

Through my nonprofit, Ampkwa Advocacy, all proceeds from my MMIP-focused photography go toward efforts that raise awareness and support the families of those who are missing. I started this nonprofit because I was tired of seeing families struggle to get the attention their loved ones deserve. I couldn’t stand seeing case after case of missing Indigenous people being ignored or dismissed. Ampkwa Advocacy is about changing that—fighting for justice and providing real solutions.

I’ve been fortunate to see my work displayed on billboards, which has allowed me to reach more people and bring more visibility to this issue. But this is just the beginning. My goal is to keep using my photography to advocate for justice, to help bring attention to the MMIP crisis, and to create real, lasting change for the families affected.

Through Ampkwa Advocacy, I’m working to build a community of like-minded individuals and artists who are committed to creating awareness and pushing for justice for our missing and murdered relatives.

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Grand Ronde, OR