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Safety and justice require action. As a movement, we can use our collective voices to engage and influence change. Speaking Our Truth is a podcast aimed at building joint action. An original podcast by the National Women's Resource Center (niwrc.org).

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    • Aug 8, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Breaking the Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 61:40


    Content FYI–This podcast episode includes personal stories of domestic violence, violence, racism, and human trafficking. We encourage listeners to mentally prepare beforehand and reflect afterward to help process this information. Nani Fay Paglinawan, Aunty as we call her, is a kupuna (elder), a founding member of Women Helping Women, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Pouhana O Nā Wāhine and has been a long-time advocate in the domestic violence movement for over 40 years. Aunty, a recipient of the Women Helping Women Lifetime Achievement award, was honored on April 3 at the unveiling of a mural in her honor, designed by artist Oscar Lett. There's a talk story and animation that explains the background of the mural. If you want to learn more, we encourage you to visit the Maui Public Art Corps at mouipublicart.org. Aunty participates in the Family Advisory Group for MMIW with NIWRC.More InfoMural Artist: Oscar LettMural Info: MauiPublicArt.orgSong: “Ku'u Pua Paoakalani” by Queen LiliʻuokalaniArtist: Allison Leialoha Milham - SoundCloud, Etsy, and Bandcamp.About the MusicQueen Liliʻuokalani composed this song while she was held prisoner in her home. The song honors her garden, which she looked out upon daily. A boy would come by with a bundle of flowers wrapped in the day's newspaper so that the Queen could hear from her people. Even then, the Queen understood the power of language and communication to keep her culture alive.This recording is by Allison Leialoha Milham, who generously donated the rights to use this beautiful tune. Please visit her website to view her art, work, and other musical recordings. Mahalo, Allison, Oscar, and Aunty! Listen to the whole song at the end of the episode!--This resource is made possible by grant 90-EV-0533-03 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

    Understanding the Connections of Land and Body Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 38:48


    Happy Earth Day! Listen as we talk about “Oppenheimer”, “Killers of the Flower Moon”, and the devastating connection between violence against the land and Native and Indigenous Women. Tia shares examples of the negative effects of extractive industries on Native communities and what people can do to help. The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) recognizes that the land and Indigenous women are sacred and connected and must be protected. In this episode of "Speaking Our Truth," NIWRC's Policy Specialist Tia Bahozhoni highlights this sacred relationship by discussing how exploitation and contamination of the land continue to harm Indigenous women and communities.Join us this Earth Day as we honor and celebrate Mother Earth....ResourcesOsage Reign of Terror https://www.vox.com/culture/23920002/killers-flower-moon-true-story-osage-murders-reign-of-terror-mollie-burkhart-what-happenedLithium Mining in Nevada https://www.firstnations.org/stories/one-native-groups-fight-to-protect-sacred-land-from-destructive-lithium-mining/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1713456054765671&usg=AOvVaw2XAg4P3L_uYIz83SzJa87E The Gold King Mine Spill https://coloradosun.com/2020/08/05/gold-king-mine-spill-five-years-later/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1713456054767608&usg=AOvVaw0eJwLZ33OaqFrvsWc9X8Il Man Camps https://www.colorado.edu/program/fpw/2019/03/14/new-report-finds-increase-violence-coincides-oil-boom&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1713456054768511&usg=AOvVaw2OV-GMuACccqjfnltB5-xN History of Man Camps https://www.startribune.com/native-women-easy-prey-for-traffickers/218171361/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1713456054769279&usg=AOvVaw30QDkpYhlnQMD_55L9Vlel “Garden of Truth” (MIWSAC) https://miwsacstg-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/01101738/Garden-of-Truth-Report.pdf “Shattered Hearts” (MIWSAC) https://www.miwrc.org/publications/shattered-heartsHistory of Uranium Mining https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3222290/Indigenous Stewardship https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31863549/ Indigenous Land and Data Stewards Lab https://www.indigenouslandstewards.org/ Tewa Women United - News Article on Oppenheimer https://tewawomenunited.org/2023/07/oppenheimer-and-the-other-side-of-the-storyCoalition to End Violence Against Native Women - resource on Land and Body Violence https://www.csvanw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Land-and-Body-Violence.pdfViolence on Indigenous Lands is Violence on Indigenous Bodies and Futures https://www.niwrc.org/resources/webinars/violence-indigenous-lands-violence-indigenous-bodies-and-futuresIndigenous Leadership to End Violence Panel - Part 2: Indigenous Reproductive and Maternal Justice Work Strengthens Advocacy to End Gender-Based Violence https://www.niwrc.org/resources/webinars/indigenous-leadership-end-violence-panel-part-2-indigenous-reproductive-and Six Point Action Plan https://www.niwrc.org/sites/default/files/6-Point%20Plan%2002-17%20PNG.png...This resource is made possible by grant 90-EV-0533-03, from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

    Kaysera, Four Years Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 42:59


    Kaysera Stops Pretty Places went missing in 2019 at 18 years old. Five days later, her body was found near a busy thoroughfare. Fourteen days later, her family was notified. No investigation occurred. In this episode, we focus on Kaysera's family. They have been organizing events for the past 4 years to bring awareness and ask for help in solving her case. This is a unique situation. It's about what happens when you can't rely on law enforcement. #JusticeForKayserawww.justiceforkaysera.orghttps://www.niwrc.org/not-invisible-act-commission-recommendationsMusic: Theme song from NIWRC. Pow wow drums recorded by NIWRC at Women Are Sacred, June 2023.

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    Families Taking Action in the Face of MMIW, Week of Action, Podcast 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 30:30


    Patsy Whitefoot: Discussing barriers that families can face when a loved one goes missing or is murdered.Music:Moon Song · Phoebe Bridgershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXqZ66XK3z8

    Families Taking Action in the Face of MMIW, Week of Action, Podcast 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 27:47


    Patsy Whitefoot: Speaking to of her work in the MMIW movement and the loss of her sister Daisy Mae Heath- and eventual recent recovery of her sister Daisy Mae Heath's remains.Music:The Moon Song · beabadoobee · Oscar Langhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCx1eSdkyr0

    Families Taking Action in the Face of MMIW, Week of Action, Podcast 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 22:27


    Grace Bulltail: Speaking of her work in the MMIW movement and bringing continued awareness to the unsolved murder of her niece Kaysera Stops Pretty Places.Music:Moon Song · Phoebe BridgersPunisher ℗ 2020 Dead Oceans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXqZ66XK3z8

    Families Taking Action in the Face of MMIW, Week of Action, Podcast 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 55:20


    Leanne, Charles and Velina Guy: Speaking about their work in the MMIW movement and the importance of healing.Music:Ceilings · Lizzy McAlpinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bpMSpFTdzMMy Mother and I · Lucy Dacushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q_weNUt4m8

    Families Taking Action in the Face of MMIW, Week of Action, Podcast 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 6:20


    Introduction: Information and statistics about MMIW and challenges facing families.

    STTARS Part 2 Caroline LaPorte Gwendolyn Packard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 16:10


    On this episode of Speaking Our Truth, we listen Part 2 of STTARS' presentation introducing the new Indigenous Safe Housing Center from NIWRC's Specialty Institute held in June 2022.

    STTARS Part 1 Caroline LaPorte Gwendolyn Packard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 16:09


    On this episode of Speaking Our Truth, we listen Part 1 of STTARS' presentation introducing the new Indigenous Safe Housing Center from NIWRC's Specialty Institute held in June 2022.

    SCOTUS Denezpi Brief

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 13:22


    On January 18, 2022, the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Merle Denezpi. On this episode of Speaking Our Truth, Podcast for Change, we will dig deeper into this case and what this amicus brief is all about

    Savanna's Act and AK Tribal Jurisdiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 22:22


    The state of Alaska is considered one of the most violent states in the country. The state also has the highest number of missing Indigenous people, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Grassroots advocates from American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes calling for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women have finally started gaining national attention. In fact, after years of grassroots advocacy, in October 2020, Congress passed Savanna's Act. This Act is meant to improve the response to missing and murdered Indigenous women across federal, state, Tribal and local law enforcement agencies. On this episode of Speaking Our Truth, Podcast for Change, we will talk about the current status of Savanna's Act and what this legislation means for our Alaska Native sisters.

    Wendy Schlater: Carrying Our Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 39:47


    In November, the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center will reflect on its first 10 years of the movement for the safety of Native women. As a special podcast series, we are talking with members of NIWRC's board of directors about the highlights and accomplishments made over the past decade. On this special episode of Speaking Our Truth, we will talk with NIWRC's Board Treasurer about what it means to carry our medicine in this work, past, present and future. Music: "I Am Light" | Album: Songversation (2013) | Artist: India.Arie Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL-gxfx2QtY

    Cherrah Giles: Carrying Our Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 56:22


    In November, the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center will reflect on its first 10 years of the movement for the safety of Native women. As a special podcast series, we are talking with members of NIWRC's board of directors about the highlights and accomplishments made over the past decade. On this special episode of Speaking Our Truth, we will talk with NIWRC's Board Chairwoman about what it means to carry our medicine in this work, past, present and future. Music: "Calling The Spirit Back" | Album: I Pray for My Enemies (2021) | Artist: Joy Harjo Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKJzNymGOIQ

    Leanne Guy: Carrying Our Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 27:39


    This year, 2021, marks a decade of advocacy by the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center. This is an important milestone as NIWRC reflects back on its first 10 years and looks forward to the next ten. As a special podcast series of Speaking Our Truth, we are speaking with members of our board of directors about the past decade of this work. In this episode, we are talking with NIWRC's Board Secretary about carrying our medicine forward in the movement for safety for Native women and strengthening sovereignty for Tribal Nations. Music: "Calling The Spirit Back" | Album: I Pray for My Enemies (2021) | Artist: Joy Harjo Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKJzNymGOIQ

    StrongHearts Native Helpline Becomes Independent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 20:04


    SAAM Sexual Assault Issues in Alaska

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 21:26


    SAAM Sexual Assault Advocacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 8:36


    Issues of Violence Against Native Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 66:07


    VAWA Sovereignty Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 23:09


    Removal of Cultural Icons of Colonization and Genocide

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 12:17


    Women Are Sacred

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 57:11


    Safe Housing for American Indian and Alaska Native Survivors of Gender Based Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 32:36


    History of DVAM (Domestic Violence Awareness Month)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 21:45


    Tillie Black Bear Herstory, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 28:15


    Issues of Violence Against Native Women with Jordan Marie Daniels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 20:42


    Tillie Black Bear Herstory, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 16:39


    Legislation Update with Liz Carr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 19:30


    Land Acknowledgement with Rose Quilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 15:15


    SCOTUS Update with Mary Kathryn Nagle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 16:20


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    StrongHearts Native Helpline with Ericca Hovie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 10:50


    Pouhana O Na Wahine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 17:31


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