Podcasts about mmiw

Episode 53: Honoring the Land and Building the Future: A Conversation Around CDFI's  We took Aunties on Air to the big stage for our first-ever LIVE podcast recording! Auntie Lisa sat down in front of a crowd of over 300 incredible people at the Oweesta Convening for an unforgettable conversation with Hope Huskey and James Francis. But we didn't stop there. Auntie Lisa also caught up with folks throughout the convening to dive into their backgrounds, their impactful work with CDFIs, and what it was like experiencing Wabanaki territory (many for the very first time!). Thank you to Oweesta for hosting us, and to everyone who sat down to share their story! Be sure to tune in this week, you won't want to miss it!  Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Oweesta - https://www.oweesta.org/ Cross Insurance Center - https://www.crossinsurancecenter.com/ Chrystel Cornelius - https://www.oweesta.org/about_oweesta/our-team/chrystel-cornelius/ Cherokee Nation - https://www.cherokee.org/ Oneida Nation - https://oneida-nsn.gov/ Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa - https://tmchippewa.com/ Ojibwe - https://ojibwe.net/ MMIW - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_and_Murdered_Indigenous_Women Cherokee, North Carolina - https://visitcherokeenc.com/ Authentically Cherokee - https://authenticallycherokee.com/ Sequoyah Fund - https://www.sequoyahfund.org/ University of Maine - https://umaine.edu/ Gerald Sherman - https://www.indigenousimpact.co/gerald-sherman Pine Ridge, South Dakota - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_Ridge,_South_Dakota Bearcreek, Montana - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bearcreek,_Montana O'ahu, Hawaii - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O%CA%BBahu Hawaiian Monk Seal story - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/27/igor-lytvynchuk-rock-hawaiian-monk-seal Jason “Firefly” Brown - https://www.fireflythehybrid.com/about Turtle Island Community Capital - https://turtleislandcommunitycapital.org/ Wisconsin Native Loan Fund - https://www.winlf.org/ Menominee Nation - https://www.menominee-nsn.gov/ Crafts from the Bay - https://www.facebook.com/p/Crafts-From-The-Bay-100068095383910/ Sokolaponsis Designs - https://sokolaponsisdesigns.com/ Spruce Root - https://spruceroot.org/ Prince Edward Island - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Edward_Island Woliwon Vendors:   Sokolaponsis Designs - sokolaponsisdesigns@gmail.com - sokolaponsisdesigns.com – Sokolaponsis Designs Wiphulakson - Wiphulakson  Wooden Way Creations - woodenwaycreations@outlook.com - Woodenwaycreations.com End of The Trail Studio - cmanderson1996@gmail.com - Maliseet Inspired Native Artwork | End of the Trail Sandra's baskets & more - sandrapictou@hotmail.com Bonnie's Native Jewelry - mbonnie5658@gmail.com - Facebook Dina & Co. - Dina.an.company@gmail.com - Facebook People of the Dawn Apothecary - podawnapothecary@gmail.com Lone Bear's Arts - info@lonebearsarts.com - Lone Bear's Arts Crafts From the Bay - belinda.miliano@yahoo.com - Facebook Mac King - kenzie.k.king00@gmail.com - Instagram Penawapskewi Designs - Home | Penawapskewi Designs   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Guest: Hope Huskey, James Francis, Various Guests Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

The Skull Crawlers Present: Suspend Disbelief 26The Suspend Disbelief crew sit with Shana Leigh. Shana is an indigenous (cherokee/choctaw) video game streamer and a MMIW advocate. She is a ghost hunter/paranormal enthusiast. She streams for Blumhouse Creators Games program, primarily streaming horror games like Phasmaphobia on her youtube channel. Subscribe to Shana Here! youtube.com/@ShanaLeightwitch.tv/ShanaLeighinstagram.com/theshanaleighBuy Cary's indigenous horror short story Dead Hed from the folk horror anthology Secrets of the Forsaken: Into the Depths of Dread. Buy it here on paperback, Audible, or Kindle! https://theskullcrawlers.myshopify.com/If you have stories you'd like to submit, send us an email at skullcrawlerfilms@gmail.com and we'd love to feature them on the show! Instagram/@theskullcrawlersTikTok/​⁠ @theskullcrawlers Spotify @ Suspend Disbelief | Indigenous Horror Stories

Episode 52: MMIW: Indigenous Sovereignty and Healing with Lyla June Our ancestors understood that the health of the land is directly tied to the safety and sacredness of our women and relatives. In a system built on extraction, both our earth, our sisters and our relatives have faced deep violence. Today, we are continuing our focus on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis by welcoming Lyla June Johnston to our studio. This conversation explores how reclaiming our traditional food systems, land sovereignty, and ancestral wisdom serves as the greatest protective shield and path toward collective healing. Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Lyla June Johnston - https://www.lylajune.com/ Diné - https://www.navajo-nsn.gov/ Cheyenne - https://www.cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov/ Anadarko, Oklahoma - https://www.cityofanadarko.org/ Native Women by Lyla June - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWPXVbarjqM Ahupua'a Water Systems - https://www.nationofhawaii.org/ahupuaa/ Time Traveler by Lyla June - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulK_GE9XjO8 Desirae Harp - https://mesarefuge.org/person/desirae-harp/ Emergence Magazine - https://emergencemagazine.org/ Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ Plant, Baby, Plant - https://plantbabyplant.com/ Choctaw Nation - https://www.choctawnation.com/ Haudenosaunee - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haudenosaunee Jared Diamond - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Diamond Norsemen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norsemen Desmond Tutu - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Tutu Standford University - https://www.stanford.edu/ All Nations Rise by Lyla June - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr2VLI8jKww   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Guest: Lyla June Johnston Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

Photo: Alex Osif is a former coal miner who worked at the Kayenta and Black Mesa mines. (Chris Clements / KNAU) A congressional watchdog office found some miners with black lung disease face barriers in getting federal payments for their disabilities. As KNAU's Chris Clements reports, that rings true to a former coal miner and advocate on the Navajo Nation. Alex Osif (Navajo, Hopi, and Pima) was a coal miner at the Black Mesa and Kayenta mines. He says the coal companies that are on the hook for paying miners' benefits can slow the process down by not providing employment histories. “That’s the kinda complications I’m having, proving that the miner did work at a mine for so many years.” The lengthy process of applying for benefits is one issue identified by the US. Government Accountability Office in a new report. It also found many coal miners have trouble using the health benefits they are entitled to, like when they need money for transportation to doctors' appointments. “The program needs to view these operators and continue to make sure that they stand up to their promise to the miner.” To help with that issue, the report says the feds need to keep track of the medical coverage coal companies give disabled miners. Tracy Day has been missing since February 14, 2019. (Courtesy Juneau Police Department) The daughter of missing Juneau, Alaska woman Tracy Day wants people to know who her mother was beyond an MMIW rallying cry. It has been seven years since Day disappeared, and the family is still searching for answers. KTOO's Yvonne Krumrey has more. Kaelyn Schnieder says her mom was always finding new adventures for the family to go on. The house she grew up in in Sitka, Alaska was spotless and Day was taking night classes to be a nurse. Her struggles with mental health came later. “But I feel like, when she went missing, everybody was like, ‘Oh, she's living in St Vincent. And like, she's a mentally ill addict.' It was just not the way I wanted people to see her, because my mom was a wonderful parent, and she wasn't always sick.” Schneider says when she was a young child, she was the victim of child sex abuse by her friend's father. After Day found out what had happened, she blamed herself for trusting the family. Schneider believes it triggered Day's mental health issues. “It changed her brain chemistry, you know. So that's, like, the best way I could explain it.” Schneider thinks that changed the trajectory of her mother's life. Day struggled with mental illness and substance abuse, but Schneider wants people to know her mom the way she remembers her, as a dignified, even glamorous woman. “She was kind of like a diva. Like back in the day, she always had her hair done, lipstick done, nails, everything. She was always dressed so beautifully.” She was also a devoted parent and she was fun. “When she wasn't at work, we were never bored. We would go ride our bike and we would get curly fries with cheese and milkshakes, and then we would go to the duck pond and feed the ducks. And, like, she was a good, like, playful parent.” Schneider says that even through Dayʼs later mental health crises, she always stuck around and checked in with her family. “She would not take off. She's the opposite. She's like, the parent that annoys you, because they're showing up so much.” Schneider's son was born after Day went missing. He is five years old now and she is finding herself having to explain the absence. “My son, he's at that age where he's starting to question, like, ‘what happened to grandma?' And like, ‘Why is she not in your life?' And you know, like, he always asks — it's so horrible — He always asks, like, ‘Are you gonna disappear?' And like, as a mom, that is just horrible. You know that knowing that my son, like, has that thought in his head, because he knows it's a possibility.” So Schneider says, for him and for her newborn son, she will keep looking for the truth of what happened to her mom. “I really want to keep searching and talking about her case, not only for me, but also for my sons. I want them to know that people are still interested and care.” Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Friday, May 22, 2026 — A conversation with Native wellness advocates Chelsea Luger and Thosh Collins

Photo: The walls of Craven Canyon, in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota, are marked with ancient Native American petroglyphs. (Courtesy Lilias Jarding / Black Hills Clean Water Alliance) A South Dakota board is pausing a hearing on a uranium exploration project in an area considered sacred to regional Native American tribes. Meghan O’Brien of South Dakota Searchlight explains. The board was in its third day of a hearing on an application by Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation and its Canada-based parent company Nexus Uranium. The entities applied for a permit to drill near Craven Canyon, 7 miles north of Edgemont, S.D. The board went into a private session to discuss legal matters. When board members emerged, they announced the hearing would be adjourned until further notice. They did not give further details. Meanwhile, a project opponent has filed a federal lawsuit against the board, the state, and the company seeking the permit. The lawsuit alleges violations of due process, citing concerns about language interpretation and a heavy law enforcement presence at the hearing. The state board failed to provide a Lakota interpreter for the first day of the hearing, after promising to make one available. Lakota-speaking tribes formerly controlled the Black Hills as part of the Great Sioux Reservation. There is ancient Native American art on the walls of Craven Canyon near the drilling project site. Neither the state officials nor the company proposing the drilling immediately responded to South Dakota Searchlight's requests for comment. An estimated 200 people are expected to walk in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIW/R) in Lake Andes, S.D. Thursday. While it is the seventh such event, it will be the first one since its founder died. Last September, Charon Asetoyer, founder of the Native American Community Board (NACB), died. She was an advocate for preventing violence against women, and launched the first honor walk in 2018. Florence Hare is the interim executive director of the NACB. She says the walk will begin and end in Lake Andes City Park. “We're not protesting, we're just walking to bring awareness. We're going to walk by the Sheriff's Office. We're not going to walk on his property. And then we're also going to walk by the courthouse.” Hare says there are many unsolved cases in South Dakota and that includes the Lake Andes area. She says for years, there has been suspicions that certain parts of town were especially dangerous. This includes an old U.S. Army facility by Fort Randall Dam. “Sometimes our women would go missing, and it was because they were hanging around down there. So there is a very long history of MMIW. Our grandmothers, they would sit us down and say, ‘Don't go by that place, it's bad. You could go missing. They'll take you and that's it. You're gone.'” Hare adds that there has been much mistrust between the Native community and local law enforcement. “We're just in an area where there's no oversight on law enforcement or what happens out here. It's like the wild, wild west.” There will be mention of Asetoyer during the event, but Hare says the focus will be on the MMIW/R cases. Other events organized by the NACB will honor Asetoyer in good time, she says. As for the turnout, she expects about 150 Native people, and 50 allies. Of the 102 missing persons cases in the South Dakota Missing Persons Clearinghouse, 65 are Native people. That is almost two thirds of the total cases. And the first Native person to travel in space visited students and other guests Wednesday at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center in Fort Hall, Idaho. KIFI Local News 8 reports that John B. Herrington (citizen of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma), discussed his three spacewalks and visit to the International Space Station in 2022. The Native astronaut has Idaho connections and graduated from Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1984, then joined the Astronaut Corps in 1996. Herrington said he used to sit in a cardboard box and dream of going to the moon. He shared his story and took questions from Shoshone-Bannock students.  Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Nevada's mining boom and Winnebago Tribe's NAGPRA victory

Episode 51: MMIW: Healing Through  In Wabanaki territory and across Turtle Island, our women, girls and two-spirit relatives are the heart of our nations. They carry our stories, our languages, and our future. Yet, the painful reality of the MMIW crisis continues to affect our families and communities deeply. This week, we welcome back a very familiar voice and longtime advocate to the studio, our former Aunties co-host, Lauren Stevens. Together, the Aunties sit down with Lauren for a deeply necessary conversation about grief, resilience, and reclaiming our narrative. We dive into the profound medicine of speaking our stolen relations' names out loud, ensuring they are never made invisible by the systems around us. Lauren shares how utilizing the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) network provides critical, proactive support to keep our people whole and protect our collective spirit before crisis even begins. This is an episode about taking up space, raising our voices, and anchoring ourselves in cultural traditions. True healing happens when we center our Wabanaki values, look out for one another, and refuse to be silenced.  Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   MMIW - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_and_Murdered_Indigenous_Women Salt Bay Chamberfest - https://saltbaychamberfest.org/ Dawn Avery - https://www.dawnavery.com/ Wilhelmina Smith - https://www.wilhelminasmith.com/ We Are Water - https://portlandovations.org/event/we-are-water-a-northeast-celebration/ Yo-Yo Ma - https://www.yo-yoma.com/ Rodger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/ Chris Newell - https://www.nefa.org/chris-newell Mali Obomsawin - https://www.maliobomsawin.com/ Jeremy Dutcher - https://jeremydutcher.com/ Andri Magnason - https://andrimagnason.com/ MMIW Poem by Feather Mason-Delorme - https://poetryinvoice.ca/write/monthly-poem-prize/winning-poems/mmiw-poem UNITY - https://unityinc.org/   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

Disappearances Along the Highway of Tears #MMIW #NoMoreStolenSistersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

https://www.missingwitches.com/reparations/ https://www.nwsm.info/ https://permanentpeoplestribunal.org https://www.missingwitches.com/ep-296-nakuset-truth-telling-and-the-work-of-witness-lets-have-sacred-fires-everywhere/   The Missing Witches coven is trans-inclusive, anti-racist, feminist, pro-science, anti-ableist, and full of AWE and LOVE.If that sounds like your people, come find out more. https://www.missingwitches.com/join-the-coven/

In this program, powerful Native women leaders reveal the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and describe how they are taking action and building growing movements, including with non-Native allies.  These stories are shocking, harrowing and heartbreaking. But then again, when your heart breaks, the cracks are where the light shines through. Featuring Morning Star Gali, Ozawa Bineshi Albert, the late Simone Senogles, Kandi White, and Casey Camp Horinek. Resources ⁠The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women⁠ The Intercept: ⁠A New Film Examines Sexual Violence as a Feature of the Bakken Oil Boom⁠ ⁠Restoring Justice for Indigenous Peoples: MMIW Initiative⁠ The Mendocino Voice: ⁠Community groups begin painting mural honoring Khadijah Britton and highlighting MMIW in Ukiah⁠ This is an episode of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Visit the ⁠radio and podcast homepage⁠ to learn more.

MMIP advocates fault police in Anchorage for not acting fast enough when young Alaska Native woman went missing in January. Kelly Hunt's body was discovered in April. Her death is now under investigation. It's the latest case revealing the persistent lack of trust Native communities have when it comes to MMIP cases. Hunt's case comes as the Trump administration is touting a surge in federal agents in selected locations to address the backlog in unsolved serious crimes, but tribal leaders and advocates say there's no real progress on the lingering disconnect between Native people and law enforcement officials on all levels. And despite some recent progress, there are serious hurdles when it comes to jurisdictional confusion and information sharing across agencies. GUESTS Regina Antone (Gila River Indian Community), lieutenant governor of the Gila River Indian Community Stephen Roe Lewis, governor of the Gila River Indian Community Alexis Savage (Iñupiaq), MMIP advocate LaRenda Morgan (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma), Cheyenne and Arapaho MMIP chapter chairwoman and the governmental affairs officer for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Break 1 Music: Nakoda Healing Song (song) YB Nakota (artist) Break 2 Music: Bad Dude (song) Joe H Henry (artist) Real Things (album)

Episode 50: MMIW: Healing Through Policy In Wabanaki territory, our women are the heart of our nations. They are the givers of life, the keepers of culture, and the protectors of our future. Yet, for too long, our sisters have been made invisible by systems that fail to see their worth. Today, we are opening a three-part series on our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) with Maulian Bryant. This is a conversation about love, grief, justice, and the sovereign right to live in safety. Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Maulian Bryant - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maulian_Bryant MMIW - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_and_Murdered_Indigenous_Women Oh, Grow Up! - https://www.facebook.com/ohgrowupbangor/ The Rock and Art Shop - https://www.therockandartshop.com/bangor Donna Loring - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_M._Loring Peter Pan (1953) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_(1953_film) 1980's Settlement Act - https://www.mitsc.org/mitsc-narrative-summaries/summary-of-the-maine-indian-land-claims-act-of-1980 VAWA - VAWA Information Janet Mills - https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/ Troy Jackson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Jackson_(politician) Mike Carpenter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_E._Carpenter Sara Gideon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Gideon Rachel Talbot Ross - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Talbot_Ross Chellie Pingree - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chellie_Pingree Mike Simpson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Simpson IHS - https://www.ihs.gov/ BIA - https://www.bia.gov/ Abigail Echo-Hawk - https://aascu.org/people/abigail-echo-hawk/ Holly Echo-Hawk - https://kauffmaninc.com/team/holly-echo-hawk/ Beverley Polchies - https://darkdowneast.com/beverlypolchies/ Woodstock, First Nations - https://labrc.com/first-nation/woodstock/ Dark Downeast - https://darkdowneast.com/ Wabanaki Alliance - https://wabanakialliance.com/ Harvard Project - https://indigenousgov.hks.harvard.edu/ Zeke Crofton-McDonald - https://www.mitsc.org/commissioners-staff/ezekiel-crofton-macdonald Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute - https://snoweleadershipinstitute.org/ Harvard Project - https://indigenousgov.hks.harvard.edu/ Imelda Perley - https://forcitizenship.ca/people/imelda-perley/   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

MMIP advocates fault police in Anchorage for not acting fast enough when young Alaska Native woman went missing in January. Kelly Hunt's body was discovered in April. Her death is now under investigation. It's the latest case revealing the persistent lack of trust Native communities have when it comes to MMIP cases. Hunt's case comes as the Trump administration is touting a surge in federal agents in selected locations to address the backlog in unsolved serious crimes, but tribal leaders and advocates say there's no real progress on the lingering disconnect between Native people and law enforcement officials on all levels. And despite some recent progress, there are serious hurdles when it comes to jurisdictional confusion and information sharing across agencies. GUESTS Regina Antone (Gila River Indian Community), lieutenant governor of the Gila River Indian Community Stephen Roe Lewis, governor of the Gila River Indian Community Alexis Savage (Iñupiaq), MMIP advocate LaRenda Morgan (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma), Cheyenne and Arapaho MMIP chapter chairwoman and the governmental affairs officer for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Break 1 Music: Nakoda Healing Song (song) YB Nakota (artist) Break 2 Music: Bad Dude (song) Joe H Henry (artist) Real Things (album)

MMIW Protest for Justice for Sahela Sangrait https://ictnews.org/news/community-protests-air-force-following-homicide-of-lakota-woman/ #peoplearerevolting Peoplearerevolting.com movingtrainradio.com

What if American slavery didn't begin in 1619?In this episode, historian Linford Fisher joins me to discuss Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in US History and the overlooked history of Indigenous enslavement.We explore how Native slavery shaped early America—from the Pequot War and Yamasee War to land theft, westward expansion, and boarding schools—and why this history still matters today.A powerful rethink of American origins—and the stories we've been missing.

Disappeared of the HIGHWAY of TEARS #MMIWBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Vanished from the Highway of Tears #MMIW #NoMoreStolenSistersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Connie Greyeyes describes herself as an ‘accidental activist.' After her cousin was murdered and her childhood best friend went missing, she started organizing vigils for missing and murdered Indigenous women in Fort St. John, B.C. — then asking questions about the relationship between resource extraction and violence against women. This episode is the first in a series of profiles of human rights defenders, recorded alongside the 2025 CBC Massey Lectures.

In 2017, Olivia Lone Bear disappeared from the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota. Months later, her truck was discovered submerged in a reservoir, but the answers never surfaced. As the investigation stalled, the story of a missing mother and the community that searched tirelessly for her became part of a larger, devastating pattern: the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women whose cases remain unsolved, yet refuse to be forgotten.If you have any information regarding the death of Olivia Lone Bear, you are urged to contact the FBI at: 1-800-CALL-FBI, or you can submit a tip at fbi.tips.govCheck out Adventures with Purpose Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.comFeaturing a Promo for True Crime Connections:True Crime Connections is a survivor-led podcast where stories of abuse, trauma, and resilience are shared with raw honesty and purpose.Listen hereBody found in submerged truck believed to be missing mother of five. (2018, August 3). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/fbi-confident-body-found-submerged-truck-belongs-missing-mother-olivia-n897546BREAKING: New information in Olivia Lone Bear case. (2019, November 20). KX News. https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/breaking-new-information-in-olivia-lone-bear-case/Dura, J. (2018a, February 3). Searchers comb Bismarck for missing woman as volunteer effort expands. The Jamestown Sun, A4.Dura, J. (2018b, February 4). Bureau of Indian Affairs takes lead in Lone Bear Case. The Bismarck Tribune, 1.Dura, J., & Emerson, B. (2018a, December 28). Lone Bear case awaits answers. The Bismarck Tribune, A1.Dura, J., & Emerson, B. (2018b, December 29). 14 months after North Dakota woman was last seen alive, family and tribes await answers. The Dickinson Press, A3.Emerson, B. (2019, April 9). Stenejhem: Lone Bear report of death exempt from open records. The Jamestown Sun, B4.Emerson, B., & Dura, J. (2019, August 2). One year later, no answers from FBI about death of Olivia Lone Bear. Grand Forks Herald, B2.Family frustrated by lack of search efforts in Native America woman Olivia Lone Bear's disappearance. (2017, December 11). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/family-frustrated-lack-search-efforts-native-america-woman-olivia-lone-n828561Hopkins, R. (2018, September 11). When the missing and murdered Indigenous women crisis hits home. Teen Vogue. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/when-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-epidemic-hits-homeKeeler, J., & Keeler, J. (2024, January 24). ‘No crime scene': The search for Olivia Lone Bear. High Country News. https://www.hcn.org/issues/50-12/tribal-affairs-no-crime-scene-the-search-for-olivia-lone-bear/Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) | NIWRC. (n.d.). https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awarenessObituary for Olivia Keri Lone Bear at Langhans Funeral Homes, Inc. (2018, August 5). https://www.langhansfuneralhome.com/obituary/olivia-lone-bearOgden, E. (2018, January 2). $5000 more reward offered in search of Olivia Lone Bear. The Dickinson Press, 2.OLIVIA LONE BEAR. (n.d.). FBI. https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/olivia-lone-bearSkurzewski, J. (2019a, July 31). Investigation continues into death, disappearance of Olivia Lone Bear. https://www.kfyrtv.com. https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Timeline-of-events-in-Olivia-Lone-Bear-investigation-513457331.htmlSkurzewski, J. (2019b, November 20). Feds meet with Lone Bear family, offer reward for information. https://www.kfyrtv.com. https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Feds-meet-with-Lone-Bear-family-offer-reward-for-information-565233562.htmlSuspicious death: Olivia Lone Bear | New Town, ND | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/olivia-lone-bearThe Associated Press. (2019, November 21). Native woman found in Fort Berthold Lake was belted in. Rapid City Journal, A5.Wigginton, C. (2018, July 9). Frustration with investigation mounts. The Bismarck Tribune, A5.If you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a review or rating! It helps more than you know! If you have a case suggestion, or want attention brought to a loved one's case, email me at bookofthedeadpod@gmail.com with Case Suggestion in the subject line.Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.

The Disappearance of Aubrey Dameron #MMIW #NoMoreStolenSistersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Taken from the Navajo Reservation - Missing Indigenous #MMIWBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The Disappearance of Aubrey Dameron #MMIW #NoMoreStolenSistersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Disappearances from The Navajo Nation Reservation #MMIW #NoMoreStolenSistersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The TRAGIC Story of The HIGHWAY OF TEARS #MMIW #NoMoreStolenSistersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

A proud powwow dancer, cultural educator, and fashion visionary, Keeli Littleleaf continues to blaze trails wherever she goes. Known for her signature high-step jingle and fringe style, she embodies power, healing, and movement through every step and every stitch.As the founder of the Northwest/West Coast Indigenous Fashion show & Market and creator of AYAYAT, a fashion line inspired by her Indian name Ayayat Washasha — meaning “beautiful dancing” — Keeli weaves ancestral teachings into breathtaking couture that celebrates body positivity, inclusivity, and Indigenous elegance.From walking NYC Fashion Week to designing for MMIP awareness with her powerful Medicine Ledger Dress, Keeli's artistry moves with purpose and passion. She is the heartbeat of a new generation — where fashion becomes ceremony and storytelling becomes medicine. Something Rather than Nothing Podcast is an international show focuses on art, philosophy and liberation

This episode of Extinguished confronts the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW), calling it a modern genocide. David McClam and LaDonna Humphrey discuss the systemic failures, jurisdictional complexities, and historical oppression that allow this crisis to continue across the United States, particularly in states like Oklahoma. They advocate for urgent action and awareness.TimeLine00:00 A Modern Trail of Tears01:34 Oklahoma's Crisis and Systemic Issues03:52 Historical Context & MMIW Hotspots05:06 Inadequate Federal Response & Grassroots07:23 Confronting the Systems & Call to ActionKey TakeawaysExamine the systemic roots of the MMIW crisis, linking it to historical oppression and modern-day neglect.Understand the fragmented jurisdictional issues between state, federal, and tribal authorities that hinder investigations.Recognize the alarming statistics: Indigenous women face violence at rates far higher than any other demographic.Identify MMIW hotspots, including areas impacted by fracking operations and “man camps.”Support grassroots Indigenous-led efforts that are working to fill the void left by inadequate federal responses.

The Bizarre Disappearance of AUBREY DAMERONBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Vanished from the Highway of Tears #MMIW #NoMoreStolenSistersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

In this compelling episode of Extinguished, hosts David McClam and LaDonna Humphrey explore the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). They delve into the historical and systemic roots of the issue, discuss the fragmented jurisdictional responsibilities, and highlight the grassroots efforts by Indigenous communities to seek justice. Through personal stories and expert insights, the episode calls for systemic change to address the root causes of this crisis.TimeLineIntroduction to the MMIW CrisisHistorical Context and Systemic FailuresPersonal Stories and Grassroots EffortsFederal Response and LegislationCall to Action and ConclusionFeatured Quotes"A modern trail of tears.""It's about genocide, a modern form of it.""Oklahoma ranks among the top states for MMIW.""The system is not just broken, it's fragmented by design.""Indigenous women are murdered at 10 times the national average."

Missing Indigenous CasesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The Disappearance of AUBREY DAMERON #MMIW #NoMoreStolenSistersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Disappearances from The Navajo Nation Reservation #MMIW #NoMoreStolenSistersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Put down your true crime coloring book, turn off that third rewatch of Mindhunter, and triple-check your locks, because today we're getting a broader understanding of active serial killers.Maybe they didn't go extinct.Maybe they changed their ways just enough that we stopped noticing.We're not talking about Jeffrey Dahmer's glasses or the psychology of Ed Kemper. We're talking about the now.Because while Netflix has made a buffet of the past's worst men, we seem to forget:They're still out there.Still watching.Still following.Still killing.But now? They've adapted to a world with doorbell cameras, automatic license plate readers, and a public that no longer pays attention unless there's a trailer attached.We prefer our killers archived, not active.Dead, not digital.Cold case, not current.But that's a myth. And today, we're breaking it wide open.Sources:Houston Serial Killer (Law &Crime Network)https://youtu.be/DWF-sP7M92g?s...The Disturbing Trait That Almost all Serial Killers Share (Grunge)https://youtu.be/XVNxZmPwU0s?s...New England Serial Killerhttps://youtu.be/7SGTmBEuKyM?s...Smiley Face Killer (Oxygen)https://youtu.be/Ju_RvpH7ng0?s...Samuel Little (Oxygen)https://youtu.be/CJImvxxuERU?s...Israel Keyes (ABC News)https://youtu.be/9mztHlgThj0?s...MMIW & Girls (Broads Next Door)https://open.spotify.com/episo...Why Are There Fewer Serial Killers? (Northeastern University)https://cssh.northeastern.edu/...Did Serial Killers Become School Shooters? (salon)https://www.salon.com/2018/02/...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.

Tragic Disappearances on the HIGHWAY of TEARSBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

You think you know Pocahontas, but trust us, this is not the story you in history class (or from a raccoon and a willow tree...we do love you though, Meeko). This week, we're breaking down the real history of Pocahontas, the woman behind the myth. From her kidnapping and forced assimilation to how England turned her into a PR campaign for colonization. Which also brings us to the MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) crisis. Although we can never give a voice back to all of the MMIW, we can change how society values Native American women. That evolution can only begin with the telling of the real story of Pocahontas, the most famous missing Native American woman in history. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo For more RAM, go ⁠here.⁠ Join our premium channel for 3 bonus eps a month ⁠here⁠ and save 15% when you buy annually! Sources: PBS, Smithsonian Mag, Wikipedia, The People's Profile Doc, The Indigenous Foundation Learn more about the MMIW crisis HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Strange Disappearance of Ashley HeavyRunner #MMIW NoMoreStolenSistersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

They VANISHED on the Highway of TearsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

From birth the cards were stacked against Tina but she fought hard to overcome all the hurdles and obstacles that she faced.  But after the loss of her father at just 12-years-old her life started on a downward spiral.  Tina was failed her entire life by the system in Canada and many interventions could've been done to save her. In August 2014, 15-year-old Tina's body would be pulled from the Red River.  Someone would be arrested of her murder, but then found not guilty. NOW AVAILABLE: CRIME WITH HOLLY PATREON! www.patreon.com/crimewithholly Enjoy ad free for just $2 a month! Enjoying the show?  Here's a way to find out where else you can follow CrimeaHolly! https://linktr.ee/CrimeaHolly Crime with Holly Case Suggestion Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGdPu4AWAoG_-cmznwcNxnNQlEyX9nxxOwZNZfqpprL3TaUQ/viewform This episode was recorded previously for the purpose to be used on my old podcast.  New introduction and ending have since been recorded and added, audio levels may reflect the different recordings.  Thanks for understanding! Episode Sources: Residential Schools: https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/the_residential_school_system/ MMIW Source: https://research.lib.buffalo.edu/missing-indigenous-women/missing-indigenous-can#:~:text=Indigenous%20women%20represent%2016%25%20of,are%20women%20are%20being%20targeted. https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr/jf-pf/2017/july04.html https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/tina-fontaine-thelma-favel-advocate-report-1.5051804 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/tina-fontaine-17-kids-at-risk-1.5055481 https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/report-finds-services-failed-to-support-tina-fontaine-in-final-months-of-her-life-1.4330606 https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/indigenous-leaders-call-for-change-after-system-fails-tina-fontaine/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/tina-fontaine-reforms-child-welfare-justice-system-1.4550165 https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/tina-fontaine-s-family-mourns-loss-as-9-year-anniversary-of-her-body-s-discovery-looms/ar-AA1f7BuC https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/tina-fontaine-s-family-mourns-loss-as-9-year-anniversary-of-her-body-s-discovery-looms/ar-AA1f7BuC https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/it-can-t-continue-to-happen-tina-fontaine-remembered-on-anniversary-of-her-death-1.6514564#:~:text=It%27s%20believed%20Fontaine%20died%20on,River%20at%20the%20Alexander%20Docks. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-not-in-vain-how-tina-fontaines-tragic-story-showed-a-way-forward/ https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/let-s-not-forget-she-was-a-child-murder-charge-laid-in-death-of-tina-fontaine-1.2696774?cache=%3FclipId%3D89530 https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/tina-fontaine#:~:text=In%20early%202014%2C%20Tina%20Fontaine,trade%20and%20struggling%20with%20alcoholism. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pair-sentenced-to-9-years-in-beating-death-of-tina-fontaine-s-dad-1.2866123 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/tina-fontaine-report-parents-1.5054126 https://www.vice.com/en/topic/tina-fontaine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbW6WJBI-7Q https://www.cbc.ca/missingandmurdered/mmiw/profiles/tina-michelle-fontaine https://winnipeg.citynews.ca/2021/03/26/man-previously-acquitted-in-tina-fontaine-murder-arrested-in-ottawa/ https://canadiancrimeopedia.com/murder_case_women/fontaine-tina/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47544095 https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/a-little-girl-lost-how-the-canadian-child-welfare-and-justice-systems-failed-tina-fontaine-7b74104e4584 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mEj03uEpUg https://globalnews.ca/news/5046831/manitoba-childrens-advocate-to-release-report-into-slain-indigenous-teen/

Disappearances on the HIGHWAY OF TEARS Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Remastered and featuring updated content, Raven reconnects with Holly Archer to discuss the heartbreaking cold case of Britney Tiger Gomez from Ada, Oklahoma. Originally recorded in 2020, the episode now includes new developments that came to light in 2023, leading to an arrest, though not the kind anyone had hoped for.The MMIW crisis refers to the staggering and disproportionate number of Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals who go missing or are murdered across the United States and Canada, often with little to no media coverage or resolution. Systemic failures, jurisdictional gaps, and historical trauma have left families searching for answers and justice. In Oklahoma—home to many tribal nations—the crisis is especially urgent, and cases like Britney Tiger's shine a light on just how much work still needs to be done.Anyone with tips on Britney's case can leave an anonymous tip with the FBI at tips.fbi.gov or leave us a tip on our website's homepage. You can always reach out via email as well.Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast Southern Noir Book Club: Guests thesirenspodcast.com/southernnoir

On April 23, 2001, an unidentified perpetrator murdered 34-year-old Velda Chimoni at a Whataburger in Phoenix, Arizona. Now her niece Taylor Chimoni is speaking out about the case. Please share this one so we can get the word out about what happened to Velda.Statistics on missing and murdered Indigenous people from the United States Department of the Interior Indian Affairs: https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-crisisPlease check out Velda Chimoni's Silent Witness page here: https://silentwitness.org/cases/homicide-velda-chimoni-450-w-indian-school-road-whataburger/If you have information on Velda Chimoni's murder, please call Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie Marie is a Cherokee/Choctaw educator, Indigenous Wisdomkeeper, and decolonial guide who works at the intersection of healing, community, and education.Enjoy this ranging conversation into matriarchy, wellness of being, Indigenous futures, our planet, Art & Philosophy!Something Rather than Nothing

I continue my conversation with tribal Judge Victorio Shaw. Humbolt County, on the northern California coast, is known as the place where the name Bigfoot originated and is the home of Murder Mountain, which took its name from serial killers who fled here. The 2018 documentary by the same name explores how Humbolt is the county in the United States with the highest rate of missing persons. But it does not touch on how many of those people are Indigenous. North of Murder Mountain lies the Yurok Reservation, where 33-year-old Emmilee Risling, a University of Oregon graduate and accomplished tribal dancer, disappeared in 2021. We are joined by her cousin, Judge Shaw, to discuss Emilee's case and broader solutions for the challenges of creating a just world for Indigenous people.Listen to our first episode with Victorio:https://silverliningshandbook.com/2025/05/13/145-north-of-murder-mountain-with-judge-victorio-shaw-part-2-of-2/For more information on Emmilee's case, check our the feature in The New York Times, "Whose Searching for Emmiliee Risling?":https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/us/missing-persons-emmilee-risling.html?smid=nytcore-android-shareContact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it mean to say that rape is not a crime of passion, but a tool of conquest? In this searing episode, Matika sits down with Chief Justice Sarah Deer—legal scholar, citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and longtime advocate for Native women—to break down the root causes of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) crisis. Together, they trace the systemic failures—from jurisdictional loopholes and underfunded Tribal justice systems to harmful stereotypes and state indifference—that enable violence against Native people to persist across generations.Sarah shares insights from decades of research, courtroom advocacy, and lived experience. She explains why the word “rape” still matters, how U.S. law continues to reflect colonial patriarchy, and what tribal sovereignty has to do with personal safety. With clarity and care, she connects the dots between land theft, gender-based violence, and narrative erasure—and offers a vision for Indigenous feminist legal theory that centers survivor agency and collective healing.This is a vital episode for anyone who wants to understand the roots of violence and the pathways to justice in Indian Country.Learn more about Sarah Deer's work at sarahdeer.com.Educational Reading & Reports• Sarah Deer's The Beginning and End of Rape is essential reading on how U.S. law enables violence against Native women—and how we can reclaim justice through sovereignty and Indigenous feminist legal theory. Purchase the book here.• Broken Promises: Continuing Federal Funding Shortfall for Native Americans is a 2018 report by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights detailing chronic underfunding of Native programs. Read it here.• Justice Denied: The Reality of the Tribal Law and Order Act by Amnesty International explores how systemic legal gaps harm Native women. View the report.Advocacy & Action•The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center offers toolkits, trainings, and support for survivors and advocates working to end violence against Native women.•The Sovereign Bodies Institute collects data and honors MMIW2S cases, centering Indigenous-led research and action.•MMIW USA provides direct services and support for families of the missing and murdered, offering healing and justice-centered care.•The Urban Indian Health Institute provides data, reports, and resources on urban Native health disparities, including MMIWP-specific studies.++++Send us your thoughts!Support the showFollow us on Instagram @amrpodcast, or support our work on Patreon. Show notes are published on our website, Allmyrelationspodcast.com. Matika's book Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America is available now! T'igwicid and Hyshqe for being on this journey with us.

After the initial grief of losing her daughter to a hit-and-run driver on the Flathead Indian Reservation, Carissa HeavyRunner faced months of inaction by local law enforcement to adequately investigate and charge the person responsible. Her frustration grew into a personal mission to see justice served. HeavyRunner's story is one of the chief complaints by Native Americans who have lost a loved one and wake up every day without any progress toward getting any answers. We'll learn about some outstanding Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) cases and the effort to improve the statistics in spite of law enforcement foot-dragging.

In this program, powerful Native women leaders reveal the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and describe how they are taking action and building growing movements, including with non-Native allies.  These stories are shocking, harrowing and heartbreaking. But then again, when your heart breaks, the cracks are where the light shines through. Featuring Morning Star Gali, Ozawa Bineshi Albert, Simone Senogles, Kandi White, and Casey Camp Horinek. Resources The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women The Intercept: A New Film Examines Sexual Violence as a Feature of the Bakken Oil Boom Restoring Justice for Indigenous Peoples: MMIW Initiative The Mendocino Voice: Community groups begin painting mural honoring Khadijah Britton and highlighting MMIW in Ukiah This is an episode of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Visit the radio and podcast homepage to learn more.

Send us a textThis week on Turtle Island Talk, we're bringing you some powerful updates and stories from across Indigenous nations — from justice long overdue to spiritual encounters that defy explanation.We begin with a major update in the Jeremy Skibicki case out of Winnipeg. After continued advocacy, the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran have been found, and “Buffalo Woman” has now been identified as Ashlee Shingoose.Next, we turn to a rare win for land back: Illinois has returned stolen ancestral land to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation — a long-overdue act of restitution.In New Mexico, lawmakers have passed a long-fought-for alert system specifically for missing Native Americans, a critical step toward addressing the epidemic of MMIW.Down in Peru's Amazon, the Wampis Indigenous Guard continues to push back against illegal mining, defending their territory with bold resistance and deep tradition.And finally, we end this episode on a chilling note — with former Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford Jr., who has broken his silence about the paranormal investigations he led on the Navajo Nation. From skinwalkers to Bigfoot to things you simply can't explain, his stories give us a glimpse into the unseen.Nightmares of the americas and the behill network are teaming up with the long hairs. These guys have amazing products and have spent the last 10 years building a strong positive community for men with long hair. Click on the link below and enter code "NIGHTMARES" at check out. https://thelonghairs.us/?dt_id=2267311&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabJB5dlPL-NcZi-o-2tRQDtsTRO8llxYt4qZ8m4u7raitbHK_qUexYIrb0_aem_noz8FSXZP2Ij6250h4po_QMerch store- https://indigenoustales.threadless.com/Email us at info@behillnetwork.com Also check out our Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/indigenous_tales/And our TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@indigenous_talesAmanda Bland Dallas area Bakeryinstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cupidsweetsbakes/Cupid Sweets- https://www.facebook.com/cupidsweets

In 2021, we set out to cover the case of Rhys Pocan, a 35-year-old Indigenous woman who was murdered in Wisconsin in the ‘80s. But while we were in the field, we uncovered a disturbing pattern of murders with similarities to Rhys' that were just too blatant to ignore. So, we spent the next three years working with local and federal law enforcement to try and get to the bottom of it.Before you listen, make sure you've listened to WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 1!In Part 2, we look into cases of two other female dismemberment victims in Wisconsin with striking similarities to Rhys Pocan's. Rhys' own cousin Rae Tourtillot's remains were found just two years before Rhys' disappearance. And Julia Baez's remains were found buried in plastic bags the year after. But without a statewide task force, investigators are slow to put things together.If you have any information about any of the cases below, please contact Det. Nathan Hatch at the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office at 920-459-3135, or email him at nathan.hatch@sheboygancounty.com. You can also reach out to us at crimejunkie@audiochuck.com. Other Wisconsin cases to note:Jane Doe, 1982, Caledonia, Columbia CountyHelen Sebastian, 1983, Racine, Racine CountyEric Hansen, 1983, Petrifying Springs Park, Kenosha County,Jane Doe, 1984, Westby, Vernon CountyTerry Dolowy, 1985, LaCrosse, Vernon CountyRae Tourtillott, 1987, Menominee ReservationRhys Pocan, 1989, Sheboygan CountySusan Poupart, 1990, Price CountyJulia Baez, 1990, Brockway, Jackson CountyDoris Mcleod, 1991, Goose Lake Wildlife Preserve, Dane CountyJane Doe, 2002, Houlton, St. Croix CountyCharlee Pocan Russ has started a GoFundMe to raise money for solving her mother's murder. If you would like to donate or learn more, please visit this link. And keep an eye on The Deck feed for Susan Poupart (7 of Spades, Wisconsin), or listen right now in the Fan Club! You can learn more about The Good segment and even submit a story of your own by visiting The Good page on our website! Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/wanted-justice-for-rhys-pocan-mmiw-part-2/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies. Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! 

In 2021, we set out to cover the case of Rhys Pocan, a 35-year-old indigenous woman who was murdered in Wisconsin in the ‘80s. But while we were in the field, we uncovered a disturbing pattern of murders with similarities to Rhys' that were just too blatant to ignore. So, we spent the next three years working with local and federal law enforcement to try and get to the bottom of it.In Part 1, when Rhys Pocan, a young mother of four, goes missing one summer night in Milwaukee, it sends shockwaves through her community. When her dismembered remains are found on a public hunting ground less than a month later, everyone hopes they might finally get some answers. But investigators struggle to unravel the case … and things don't heat up until we step in.If you have any information about the murder of Rhys Pocan, please contact Det. Nathan Hatch at the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office at 920-459-3135, or email him at nathan.hatch@sheboygancounty.com. You can also reach out to us at crimejunkie@audiochuck.com.Charlee Pocan Russ has started a GoFundMe to raise money to help solve her mother's murder. If you would like to donate or learn more, please visit this link.Can't wait for Part 2? You can listen to WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 2 in the Fan Club right now! Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/wanted-justice-for-rhys-pocan-mmiw-part-1/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies. Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

When Amber Tuccaro accepted a ride from a stranger, she couldn't have known the man in the truck would be her killer. But when she realized what was happening, she called a recorded line, leaving behind a disturbing phone call that captured the voice of her murderer. But can we find him? Beam's Dream is clinically shown to improve sleep. Click https://shopbeam.com/prosecutors to shop their Cyber Monday sale and get up to 50% off. Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversation with content creators Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProsecutorsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosecutorspod/ Check out our website for case resources: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/ Hang out with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prosecutorspod