Dakota Xa’nalas Smith went missing on Friday afternoon, November 6, near his home at Hiladi Village.
When the government search was quickly called off, the community stepped up. Local boats, crews and ground search volunteers are giving everything they can to find Dakota.
THE COSTS ARE ADDING UP FAST.
WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW.
Your donation helps pay for:
BOATS ON THE WATER — Vessels and crews searching the coastline.
FUEL TO KEEP GOING — Gas and diesel for search boats and supply runs.
FOOD FOR THE SEARCHERS — Meals, drinking water and essential supplies.
SAFETY IN THE FIELD — Life jackets, first aid kits, flares and whistles.
VITAL COMMUNICATION — VHF radios to keep search teams connected.
Donate by e-transfer to: nadineshaw17@gmail.com
Every donation helps sustain the community-led search for our relative, Dakota Xa’nalas Smith — a Ma’amtagila guardian, father, partner, beloved son, and friend.