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Don't you swipe! Because Episode 431 is here! This week Em tells us the urban legend and lore of a story that haunted many of our childhoods, The Green Ribbon. Then Christine brings us the sad and extremely frustrating story of Chynelle “Pretty” Lockwood, and shines a light on the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in the U.S. and Canada. And do these cool 90's choker necklaces make us look like French revolutionaries? …and that's why we drink! Resources from Christine's Story:https://uicsl.org/six-ways-to-be-active-in-mmiw-movement/https://www.niwrc.org/resources/toolkit/mmiw-toolkit-families-and-communitieshttps://www.nativehope.org/ For a list of resources or ways to help those affected by the fires in Los Angeles visit: http://bit.ly/atwwdfirehelp ! Come see our last show of the Pour Decisions Tour in Boston! Get your tickets today at http://andthatswhywedrink.com/live !___________________For a limited time, get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/DRINK and use code DRINK. Start listening and discover what's beyond the edge of your seat. New members can try Audible now free for 30 days and dive into a world of new thrills. Visit Audible.com/DRINK or text DRINK to 500-500. If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, please don't wait to get help. Go to NOCD.com and book a free call with their team to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The governor has signed several bills into law. An advocacy group is bringing light to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People movement. And a couple Democrats announce campaigns for Iowa congressional seats.
In this newscast: Juneau resident and author X̱'unei Lance Twitchell won an Emmy for "Not a Mascot" — an episode he wrote for TV show "Molly of Denali;" Sitka's planned internet outage lasted for less time than predicted; researchers and Sealaska shareholders are calling for change to long time limits placed on Alaska's commercial fisheries; Alaska's state development agency says it's talking with the operator of the Ketchikan Shipyard to resolve a dispute that threatens the future of the key local employer; Juneau community members gathered for a candlelight vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People on Thursday.
A play in Burbank, Calif. exposes the frustrations Native Americans often express about the ongoing tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). The largely Native production, Four Women In Red, portrays a group of women who learn they're largely alone in finding out information about missing loved ones. The play comes at a time of job cuts for Department of Interior officials and federal law enforcement officers. At the same time, the Trump Administration announced new efforts to identify remains of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and reunite them with their families. Some states, including New Mexico, are making moves to reinforce their efforts to solve MMIP crimes.
A play in Burbank, Calif. exposes the frustrations Native Americans often express about the ongoing tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). The largely Native production, Four Women In Red, portrays a group of women who learn they're largely alone in finding out information about missing loved ones. The play comes at a time of job cuts for Department of Interior officials and federal law enforcement officers. At the same time, the Trump Administration announced new efforts to identify remains of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and reunite them with their families. Some states, including New Mexico, are making moves to reinforce their efforts to solve MMIP crimes.
The discovery of 19-year-old Helen Betty Osborne's body should have outraged the residents of The Pas, Manitoba. Yet, the truth of what happened to her, and who killed her, would remain an open secret for years. But, like all secrets, what happened that night eventually came to light – and upended over a decade of sinister silence.There is a memorial fund in Betty's name through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. The goal of the scholarship is to provide financial support to full-time post-secondary Indigenous students living in Manitoba. These students are recognized for their commitment to dismantling “the barriers of racism, sexism, violence, and indifference in society including those impacted by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People genocide and/or Survivors of gender-based violence.”If you would like to join audiochuck in making a donation to the fund, please click here, and direct your donation to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.If you have any questions, please contact The Winnipeg Foundation at 204-944-8474, email them at hbomfscholarship@wpgfdn.org. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-helen-betty-osborne/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!
Please, welcome our special guest, Coffee and Cases! Make sure you give them a follow and a five-star review! linktr.ee/coffeeandcases When Olivia Lone Bear went missing on October 24, 2017, her family was thrust into a search that would span years, uncovering a series of perplexing details that would leave them without answers. This episode delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Olivia's disappearance, from the cryptic final texts sent from her phone to the unexplainable discovery of the truck she had been driving being found just miles from her home. With no clear answers and the investigation stalled, the episode also explores the challenges faced by Indigenous families in the fight for justice, highlighting the systemic barriers that complicate the search for missing women like Olivia. As we examine the key pieces of this case, we also ask: who might Olivia have been with on the night she disappeared? Was the truck's location an accident or something more sinister? Could the mysterious digital footprints left behind be part of a larger story, and why has no one come forward with answers? Sources: AP News. (2019, November 20). Affidavit: Woman was strapped into seat of submerged truck. https://apnews.com/general-news-0c2c29a4bc1d4f309ba5cf5a7f3a79c3 Associated Press. (2018, August 1). Body found in truck pulled from lake tied to missing woman: FBI. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2018/08/01/body-found-in-truck-pulled-from-lake-tied-to-missing-woman-fbi/ Associated Press. (2018, August 2). Brother: Body of missing sister recovered on reservation. AP News. https://apnews.com/general-news-b1d5cfb9dfbe40fcaac7e4ec1454e5a3 Associated Press. (2019, November 20). Missing woman whose body was found in a submerged truck in a North Dakota lake was strapped into the passenger seat. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7708809/Affidavit-Woman-strapped-seat-submerged-truck.html Canning, A. (2021, August 31). Watch the Dateline episode "The Secrets of Spirit Lake" now. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/watch-dateline-episode-secrets-spirit-lake-now-n1278074 CSVANW. (2018, August 16). CSVANW statement on Olivia Lone Bear. Lakota Times. https://www.lakotatimes.com/articles/csvanw-statement-on-olivia-lone-bear/ Dalrymple, A. (2017, November 16). Investigation into Olivia Lone Bear case got off to 'very slow start,' ND tribal chairman says. Bismarck Tribune. https://www.inforum.com/news/investigation-into-olivia-lone-bear-case-got-off-to-very-slow-start-nd-tribal-chairman-says Democracy Now. (n.d.). Native American mother of 5 missing in North Dakota. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/democracynow/videos/native-american-mother-of-5-missing-in-north-dakota/10155889437833279/ Democracy Now. (2017, November 29). Native American woman Olivia Lone Bear, mother of 5, missing in North Dakota oil fields. Democracy Now. https://www.democracynow.org/2017/11/29/native_american_woman_olivia_lone_bear Democracy Now. (2018, August 3). Body of Olivia Lone Bear Found in N. Dakota as Native Women Face Crisis of Murders, Disappearances. https://www.democracynow.org/2018/8/3/body_of_olivia_lone_bear_found Dura, J. (2019, November 20). New details emerge in Olivia Lone Bear case as federal authorities visit Fort Berthold Reservation. Bismarck Tribune. https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/new-details-emerge-in-olivia-lone-bear-case-as-federal-authorities-visit-fort-berthold-reservation/article_7ab709ae-e625-5d3c-8277-96fe812198e4.html Dura, J., & Emerson, B. (2019, July 31). Still no answers about death of Olivia Lone Bear from FBI. InForum. https://www.inforum.com/news/still-no-answers-about-death-of-olivia-lone-bear-from-fbi Ecoffey, B. (2018, August 9). Olivia Lone Bear found: Cause of death not made public. Lakota Times. https://www.lakotatimes.com/articles/olivia-lone-bear-found/ Emerson, B. (2019, April 9). North Dakota AG says Olivia Lone Bear report of death exempt from open records. Bismarck Tribune. https://www.grandforksherald.com/newsmd/north-dakota-ag-says-olivia-lone-bear-report-of-death-exempt-from-open-records Facebook. (n.d.). Searching for Olivia Lone Bear. https://www.facebook.com/searchingforolivialonebear/ Hall, J. (2017, December 6). The Search Continues For Olivia Lone Bear. Roundup Web. https://www.roundupweb.com/story/2017/12/06/news/the-search-continues-for-olivia-lone-bear/10337.html Hillier, B. (2017, December 11). Family frustrated by lack of search efforts in Native American woman Olivia Lone Bear's disappearance. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/family-frustrated-lack-search-efforts-native-america-woman-olivia-lone-n828561 Hillier, B. (2018, August 3). FBI confident that body found in submerged truck belongs to missing mother Olivia Lone Bear. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/fbi-confident-body-found-submerged-truck-belongs-missing-mother-olivia-n897546 HPR1. (2017, November 8). Senatorial eyes on missing person case. https://hpr1.com/index.php/feature/news/senatorial-eyes-on-missing-person-case HPR1. (2018, August 1). Olivia Lone Bear's pickup truck found. https://hpr1.com/index.php/feature/news/olivia-lone-bears-pickup-truck-found Itzcovitz, R. (2018, August 2). As search for Olivia Lone Bear ends, a new Fargo task force begins. Valley News Live. https://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/As-search-for-Olivia-Lone-Bear-ends-a-new-Fargo-task-force-begins-489937311.html Keeler, J. (2018, May 7). ‘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/ KFGO. (2020, July 31). Two years later, feds looking for leads into death, disappearance of Olivia Lone Bear. KFGO. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2020/07/31/two-years-later-feds-looking-for-leads-into-death-disappearance-of-olivia-lone-bear/ KFGO. (2023, July 30). ‘Not forgotten' – Five years after body found, Olivia Lone Bear investigation continues. The Mighty 790 KFGO. https://kfgo.com/2023/07/30/860502/ KFYO TV. (2017, November 6). Search for Olivia Lone Bear continues nearly two weeks after disappearance. KFYO TV. https://www.kxnet.com/news/search-for-olivia-lone-bear-continues-nearly-two-weeks-after-disappearance/ KFYO TV. (2019, April 9). Lone Bear family reacts to ruling on access to death report. KFYO TV. https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Lone-Bear-family-reacts-to-ruling-on-access-to-death-report-508342561.html KFYO TV. (2019, November 21). Lone Bear family, federal investigators speak on Olivia's case. KFYO TV. https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Lone-Bear-family-federal-investigators-speak-on-Olivias-case-565306751.html KFYO TV. (2019, November 26). MHA Chairman releases statement on updates to Olivia Lone Bear investigation. KFYO TV. https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/MHA-Chairman-releases-statement-on-updates-to-Olivia-Lone-Bear-investigation--565512391.html KFYO TV. (2023, October 24). Search continues for answers in death of Olivia Lone Bear. KFYO TV. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/10/24/search-continues-answers-death-olivia-lone-bear/ KFYR TV. (2017, November 2). New Town authorities create tipline in search for Olivia Lone Bear. https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/New-Town-authorities-create-tipline-in-search-for-Olivia-Lone-Bear-454740883.html KVVR. (2018, January 23). Search for Missing Native American Woman Expands Beyond Fort Berthold. https://www.kvrr.com/2018/01/23/search-missing-native-american-woman-expands-beyond-fort-berthold/ KXNET. (2019, November 20). BREAKING: New information in Olivia Lone Bear case. KXNET.com https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/breaking-new-information-in-olivia-lone-bear-case/ Langhans Funeral Home. (n.d.). Obituary for Olivia Lone Bear. https://www.langhansfuneralhome.com/obituary/olivia-lone-bear The Mighty 790 KFGO. (2023, July 30). ‘Not forgotten' – Five years after body found, Olivia Lone Bear investigation continues. KFGO. https://kfgo.com/2023/07/30/860502/ NBC News. (2024, March 6). Missing and murdered Indigenous people featured in Dateline NBC's Missing in America and Cold Case Spotlight series. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/in-the-news/missing-murdered-indigenous-people-featured-dateline-nbcs-missing-amer-rcna142027 Nelson, T. (2018, February 4). Bureau of Indian Affairs taking over Olivia Lone Bear investigation. KVRR. https://www.kvrr.com/2018/02/04/bureau-indian-affairs-taking-olivia-lone-bear-investigation NewsBreak. (2024, March 20). North Dakota woman who disappeared in 2017 was found dead at the bottom of a lake on July 27, 2018. NewsBreak. https://www.newsbreak.com/gistinger-1668135/3374292930279-a-north-dakota-woman-who-disappeared-in-2017-was-found-dead-at-the-bottom-of-a-lake-on-july-27-2018 Ogden, E. (2018, January 23). Olivia Lone Bear search expands to ND cities. Minot Daily News. https://www.minotdailynews.com/news/local-news/2018/01/olivia-lone-bear-search-expands-to-nd-cities/ Prairie Public Broadcasting. (2017, November 1). Search underway for missing Stanley, ND woman. https://news.prairiepublic.org/local-news/2017-11-01/search-underway-for-missing-stanley-nd-woman Rasmussen, A. (n.d.). Still Unsolved: Olivia Lone Bear Found Dead In Submerged Truck After She Vanished In 2017. Investigation Discovery. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/seeking-justice/still-unsolved-olivia-lone-bear-found-dead-in-submerged-truck-after-she-vanished-in-2017 Shores, E. (2023, August 22). Reservations gain access to state resources. KFYO TV. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/08/22/reservations-gain-access-state-resources/ Skurzewski, J. (2017, November 2). New Town authorities create tipline in search for Olivia Lone Bear. KFYR TV. https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/New-Town-authorities-create-tipline-in-search-for-Olivia-Lone-Bear-454740883.html Skurzewski, J. (2017, November 17). Family of Olivia Lone Bear offering reward for info on her disappearance. KFYO TV. https://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Family-of-Olivia-Lone-Bear-offering-reward-for-info-on-her-disappearance-458196573.htm Skurzewski, J. (2019, March 19). Missing person's bill gets support from family of Olivia Lone Bear. KFYO TV. https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Missing-persons-bill-gets-support-from-family-of-Olivia-Lone-Bear-507378991.html Strong, S. (2021, April 7). Unit within Interior to investigate cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people. KFYO TV. https://www.valleynewslive.com/2021/04/08/unit-within-interior-to-investigate-cases-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people/ Strong, S. (2021, May 8). Marchers gather in Minot to raise awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. KFYO TV. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2021/05/08/marchers-gather-in-minot-to-raise-awareness-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people/ StrongWalker. (n.d.). FBI offers $10,000 reward for information in Olivia Lone Bear's death, whose body was found strapped on passenger's side of truck in lake. Indigenous Boston. https://indigenous.boston/fbi-offers-10000-reward-for-information-in-olivia-lone-bears-death-whose-body-was-found-strapped-on-passengers-side-of-truck-in-lake U.S. Department of Justice. (2019, November 20). MEDIA ADVISORY - U.S. Attorney and FBI Leadership Brief Family of Olivia Lone Bear on Death Investigation. https://www.justice.gov/usao-nd/pr/media-advisory-us-attorney-and-fbi-leadership-brief-family-olivia-lone-bear-death#:~:text=Olivia%20Lone%20Bear.,toxicological%20causes%20for%20her%20death Valley News Live. (2019, August 1). No answers 1 year later in American Indian woman's death. https://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Olivia-Lone-Bear-One-Year-Later-513482291.html Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep
A nonprofit devoted to spreading awareness of human trafficking and how it relates to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People is starting its second year with some new goals. Here's why it came to be and what the nonprofit wants to accomplish in 2025.
A nonprofit devoted to spreading awareness of human trafficking and how it relates to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People is starting its second year with some new goals. Here's why it came to be and what the nonprofit wants to accomplish in 2025.
In this bonus episode from the Minneapolis True Crime Podcast Meetup in early December, I sat down with Jim Schmidt, the father of Gabby Petito, to discuss domestic violence. Right before our discussion, I received a message from a friend who let me know that she was experiencing domestic violence. Jim's response is an example of the powerful and deeply personal work that the Gabby Petito Foundation is doing to help those who are suffering. We also discuss the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis.To find out more about the work of the Gabby Petito Foundation:https://www.gabbypetitofoundation.org/For resources for those facing domestic violence or looking to help someone who is:https://www.thehotline.org/Contact 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://ww.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-store/The 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.
Send us a textWhat happens when a chilling video lands in the hands of someone who must decide between their safety and doing the right thing? Join us as we unravel the dark tale of Brian Steven Smith, whose gruesome acts rocked Anchorage, Alaska. With Valerie Kastler's harrowing discovery of murder evidence, we explore the stark realities and legal challenges faced by sex workers in Alaska. Her courage in coming forward launches us into a tangled web of crime and justice, as we piece together the life and tragic end of Kathleen Henry. Brian's sinister connections, including the death of Alicia Youngblood, bring light to a chilling pattern of violence and vulnerability.This episode takes an unexpected turn as we uncover Smith's confession to another murder, that of Veronica Abuchuk, and the haunting revelations that follow. Misidentifications by Alaska State Troopers, disturbing video footage, and unsettling implications of other potential victims paint a deeply disturbing portrait of Smith's psyche. Alongside, we dive into the heated controversy between Ian and Antonia Comack over advocacy for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, a conflict that adds layers of complexity and tension to an already gripping narrative. Keep your mimosa glasses topped, as this is a narrative you won't want to miss—one that challenges perceptions of justice and the stories behind the headlines.https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ak/anchoragehttps://youtu.be/nq7VolX4BTY?si=ttnyJ44WV1AfIyEehttps://www.google.com/search?q=valerie+casler+video+on+the+stand&client=ms-android-att-us-rvc3&sca_esv=84e606087eadfe9b&sxsrf=ADLYWIKNQJqa1jhrdLlocbE5qihTL9WcDg%3A1724085849966&ei=WXbDZsLLOomMp84Pg6qPmAM&oq=valerie+casler+video+on+the+stand&gs_lp=EhNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwIiF2YWxlcmllIGNhc2xlciB2aWRlbyBvbiB0aGUgc3RhbmQyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABSP96UPEOWKV1cAF4AZABAZgBvAKgAdgZqgEIMC4xOC4xLjG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAhGgArcVwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICChAAGIAEGBQYhwLCAgYQABgWGB7CAgsQABiABBiGAxiKBcICBRAhGKsCwgIHECEYoAEYCpgDAIgGAZAGCJIHCDEuMTMuMi4xoAffRQ&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serphttps://www.ingramsmithturner.com/obituary/Alicia-Youngbloodhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kathleen_Jo_HenrySupport the showBook a cruise with Murder and Mimosas:https://saltykissestravel.com/truecrimehalloweenhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1336304093519465https://twitter.com/Murder_Mimosashttps://www.instagram.com/murder.mimosas/murder.mimosas@gmail.comhttps://uppbeat.io/t/the-wayward-hearts/a-calm-hellfire License code: ZJZ99QK39IWFF0FB
Send us a textWhat happens when a chilling video lands in the hands of someone who must decide between their safety and doing the right thing? Join us as we unravel the dark tale of Brian Steven Smith, whose gruesome acts rocked Anchorage, Alaska. With Valerie Kastler's harrowing discovery of murder evidence, we explore the stark realities and legal challenges faced by sex workers in Alaska. Her courage in coming forward launches us into a tangled web of crime and justice, as we piece together the life and tragic end of Kathleen Henry. Brian's sinister connections, including the death of Alicia Youngblood, bring light to a chilling pattern of violence and vulnerability.This episode takes an unexpected turn as we uncover Smith's confession to another murder, that of Veronica Abuchuk, and the haunting revelations that follow. Misidentifications by Alaska State Troopers, disturbing video footage, and unsettling implications of other potential victims paint a deeply disturbing portrait of Smith's psyche. Alongside, we dive into the heated controversy between Ian and Antonia Comack over advocacy for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, a conflict that adds layers of complexity and tension to an already gripping narrative. Keep your mimosa glasses topped, as this is a narrative you won't want to miss—one that challenges perceptions of justice and the stories behind the headlines.https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ak/anchoragehttps://youtu.be/nq7VolX4BTY?si=ttnyJ44WV1AfIyEehttps://www.google.com/search?q=valerie+casler+video+on+the+stand&client=ms-android-att-us-rvc3&sca_esv=84e606087eadfe9b&sxsrf=ADLYWIKNQJqa1jhrdLlocbE5qihTL9WcDg%3A1724085849966&ei=WXbDZsLLOomMp84Pg6qPmAM&oq=valerie+casler+video+on+the+stand&gs_lp=EhNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwIiF2YWxlcmllIGNhc2xlciB2aWRlbyBvbiB0aGUgc3RhbmQyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABSP96UPEOWKV1cAF4AZABAZgBvAKgAdgZqgEIMC4xOC4xLjG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAhGgArcVwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICChAAGIAEGBQYhwLCAgYQABgWGB7CAgsQABiABBiGAxiKBcICBRAhGKsCwgIHECEYoAEYCpgDAIgGAZAGCJIHCDEuMTMuMi4xoAffRQ&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serphttps://www.ingramsmithturner.com/obituary/Alicia-Youngbloodhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kathleen_Jo_HenrySupport the showBook a cruise with Murder and Mimosas:https://saltykissestravel.com/truecrimehalloweenhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1336304093519465https://twitter.com/Murder_Mimosashttps://www.instagram.com/murder.mimosas/murder.mimosas@gmail.comhttps://uppbeat.io/t/the-wayward-hearts/a-calm-hellfire License code: ZJZ99QK39IWFF0FB
Wilma Acosta, an unenrolled Pascua Yaqui woman living in Portland, went missing in November of last year. Her body was found in the Willamette River in January 2024. The Portland Police Bureau said she was suicidal. Her family insists she was not. Communication between Acosta’s family and the Portland Police Bureau illustrates some of the challenges in Missing and Murdered Indigenous People cases. Luna Reyna, Northwest Bureau Chief at Underscore News, wrote about this case and joins us to talk about it.
Today, we talk with a mother who lost her son, whose death was compounded by cross-jurisdictional challenges, mistrust of law enforcement and the fact that he was a Native American. We are joined by Vangie Randall-Shorty, whose son disappeared in Farmington, New Mexico and then was found dead in the Navajo Nation days later, to discuss the search for her son, his life and death, the murder that remains unsolved and the fight for justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.Visit our website and follow along with us on Instagram, join our Silver Linings Fireside Chat Facebook group and join us on Patreon.
The Tailboard Talk crew continues its conversation with Monte Fronk, who shares the story of his daughter Nada, a young indigenous woman who was trafficked and murdered. This two-part series explores the life of young Nada and what the first responder community can do to help others who find themselves in this situation. In part two, the panel continues the discussion. Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics and MagneGrip
Five years ago, the Oregon state legislature passed a bill declaring missing Native American women a statewide emergency. The bill also authorized an investigation into the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people, and the release of a report containing recommendations to more effectively respond to it. But as reporting from InvestigateWest reveals, Indigenous activists are frustrated by the lack of progress and a lack of direct engagement by law enforcement with their communities on this issue. Meanwhile, obstacles can exist around filing reports of missing Indigenous persons and sharing information across state, federal and Tribal jurisdictions. Melanie Henshaw, the Indigenous Affairs reporter at InvestigateWest, joins us to share details of her investigation.
The Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, considers a new way to alert the public when adults go missing. The tool looks a lot like the Kasey alerts that launched five months ago as a way to address the Missing & Murdered Indigenous People, or MMIP, crisis in Oklahoma. Both are similar to the AMBER alert & Silver alert system. KOSU / OPMX's Sarah Liese reports on how the Kasey alert system is doing & what the new FCC tool could mean for Indigenous Nations throughout the U.S. At the end of April, Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1854 into law, criminalizing homelessness with the potential to incur misdemeanors & face a possible 15 days in jail. The new law, taking effect in November, does not provide new funding for housing Oklahomans without shelter. While Stitt & some Republicans tout the bill as a means for public protection, some Democrats say it will only amplify the problems unhoused Oklahomans face as well as add to already overburdened & overcrowded jails across the state. Shonda Little speaks with State Representative Forrest Bennett & a former unhoused Oklahoman about the law.During the pandemic, schools received a big boost from the federal government through the Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, or ESSER Fund. ESSER Funds are scheduled to end soon. StateImpact's Beth Wallis reports, when that money ends, so may the after-school programs made possible by those funds.The recent recall election of Judd Blevins in Enid, which received national attention for his alleged ties with Nazi & white supremacist groups, led to a win for Republican challenger, Cheryl Patterson. All while Garfield County gears up for elections to be held on June 18. The Garfield County District One Commissioner seat is open- current Commissioner Marc Bolz stepped down. Three candidates are running for that position; Chris Bigbey, Assistant Lead County Foreman & Assistant Volunteer Fire Chief in Covington sat down with Venson Fields, while Joe Kegin & Jamie Hedges did not respond to an interview request. In the race for Garfield County Court Clerk, the current Court Clerk, Janelle Sharp, was run against challenger Kathy Voth, the current Accounts Manager for the Garfield County Criminal Justice Authority. Voth discusses her first campaign experience & what made her decide to run for office with Fields. Sharpe was unavailable for comment.Colon cancer is a major concern, especially for higher risk groups, like BIPOC communities. Zaakirah Muhammad speaks with local experts Dr. Christina Booth, University of Oklahoma's Associate Professor of Surgery & Chris Evans, president of the Colon Cancer Coalition, who emphasize early detection & addressing risk factors. While Katherine Anderson, the virtual director at City of Hope (formerly known as Cancer Treatment Centers of America), & Dee Terrell, Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, & Assistant Dean at the Hudson College of Public Health, & Alana Woodson, Dallas based co-creator at the Rare Company Collective speak about the colon cancer experience & mitigation.Thinking about protecting the environment, most of us focus on nature- plants, animals, ecosystems... For Michelle Cullom, it goes deeper. She sees it as protecting human life & spirit. From childhood vacations, bomb biscuits, & family rivalries, she connects everything through the nurturers keeping her safe. Michelle's story shows how maternal protectors guided her sometimes "boujee" journey.Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership with KOSU Radio and Tri-City Collective. Additional support is provided by the Commemoration Fund.Our theme music is by Moffett Music.Focus: Black Oklahoma's executive producers are Quraysh Ali Lansana and Bracken Klar. Our associate producers are Smriti Iyengar and Jesse Ulrich.
On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Alaska legislature passed a bill this month to start a psychedelic medicine task force. The Alaska House and Senate passed a high-priority package of crime bills on Wednesday. And advocates for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People say a recently passed bill is a major milestone.
Ketchikan's First City Haven homeless shelter will stop offering a place to sleep next week; a cruise ship employee in Juneau is arrested for allegedly stabbing multiple people; Alaska launches a fentanyl education campaign; the FEMA deadline for the Wrangell landslide is approaching; and Petersburg residents march for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People awareness.
What is Ohkomi Forensics?I am honored to speak with Haley Omeasoo, Director of Ohkomi Forensics. A Native-owned forensic nonprofit, that supports families of missing and murdered indigenous people (MMIP). Haley Omeasoo is a forensic anthropologist who specializes in assisting the families of missing and murdered Indigenous individuals. She was motivated to pursue this career path due to her personal experiences and the lack of resources available for Indigenous communities. Omeasoo's work involves identifying human remains, providing closure for families, and advocating for justice and awareness surrounding these cases. Her dedication to helping those affected by these tragedies highlights the importance of representation and support for marginalized communities in the field of forensics.Investing in Native Communities--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Missing and Murdered Indigenous People from Montana:Ashley Loring HeavyRunner ~ disappeared on June 5, 2017. On the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana.Arden Pepion ~ Arden was 3 years old when she went missing from the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana on April 22, 2021Jermain Charlo ~ A 23-year-old mother of two who police say was last seen on June 16th, 2018 near the Badlander in downtown Missoula --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*Social Media Links*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handsoffmypodcastYou Can Buy Us a Coffee: https://bmc.link/handsoffpodHOM Pod Shop: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hom-pod-shop/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handsoffmypodcastOur Latest Video: https://www.youtube.com/@handsoffmypod/featuredNEWS Sponsor, Supporters, Partners: https://handsoffmypodcast.transistor.fm/partners'Hands Off My Podcast' Original Theme Song Produced by : Just DiVine https://www.youtube.com/@JDivine911 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Missing and Murdered Indigenous People recently held a second MMIP Summit and Day of Action in Sacramento, to get further attention from federal and California state leaders.
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Congress is informing the public on the new farm bill.A new report investigates missing and murdered indigenous people.The Oklahoma City Zoo celebrates the birth of a baby giraffe.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
We're sharing the disturbing accounts of five Montana Indigenous people—Diane MedicineHorse, and Amy Marie Johnson, Jody Fern Howard, Leo Wagner, and Ashley HeavyRunner Loring, who were tragically ripped away from their families in the early 1980s. Their unresolved cases reveal uncomfortable truths about the efforts, or lack thereof, of authorities like the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Montana Department of Justice, leaving their families with more questions than answers. The alarming trend of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in Montana is a chilling truth we all need to confront. By shedding light on these stories, we hope to draw attention to this ongoing issue. We encourage you to delve deeper into this reality—check out documentaries such as Murder in Bighorn and others like it to learn more about the severity of this crisis.For images related to the cases, check out the Instagram.
(May 26, 2023) Tomorrow, a Ukrainian boy who survived the start of the war will graduate from a boarding school in the Adirondacks. Yehor's journey from bombed buildings to the North Country School in Lake Placid. Also: Akwesasne recognized Missing and Murdered Indigenous People's Awareness Month in May with marches and a round dance.
This is the Second Episode in our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn Series. This podcast is focused on data and what Indigenous activists are doing to help humanize MMIW data. At the end of the day, data is a collection of stories. Stories about individuals, events, and places. Providing a window into the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. When it comes to data gathering, a difference exists between the Indigenous and the Western approach. The approaches can have a vast effect on bringing relatives home. On the episode, we'll hear from people working to decolonize data. As well as how activists are using Tik Tok to create awareness about the crisis and avoid being censored. Stories determine what percentage of cases are solved by authorities. Or in most cases, not solved. Missing person searches and murder investigations often depend on how well they are tracked and logged by various authority groups. Since 2016 there have been 5,712 reported Missing and Murdered Indigenous People cases. Out of those, only a tiny number — 116 have been opened by the U.S. Department of Justice for investigation. Even when reports are filed, racism still plays a factor in the cases pursued by the authorities. On the show you will hear from Navajo Nation Council Delegate Amber Crotty. Delegate Crotty spoke about decolonizing data and how the MMIW crisis is affecting the largest reservation in the US. Annita Lucchesi who is the Founder and Director of Research and Outreach at Sovereign Bodies Institute shared how she put together the first MMIW database in the US. Meghan Leinhauser spoke about Instagram, Tik Tok, and Censorship. Meghan is an ally who recently published an honors thesis at the University of Dayton. It's titled “TikTok and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People Movement.” Liz Marin who is the Program Director of Seeding Sovereignty spoke about how Instagram censored her posts on May 5, 2021 which is the National Day of Awareness of MMIW. Dr. Charlene Aqpik Apok joined the discussion from Alaska to talk about her work decolonizing data as the Executive Director and Founder of Data for Indigenous Justice. An Alaskan Native and Womxn led non-profit which is home to a database for missing and murdered Indigenous womxn, girls and relatives data. Many thanks to everyone for amplifying awareness around the MMIW crisis and indigenous data gathering. The stories are powerful and I am so grateful to Melissa Spence who was the Producer and Editor on the series. It would not exist without her care and meticulous attention to detail. Thank you to Patrick for setting up the interview with Amber Crotty. Please listen, please share, and please care.
This is the Second Episode in our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn Series. This podcast is focused on data and what Indigenous activists are doing to help humanize MMIW data. At the end of the day, data is a collection of stories. Stories about individuals, events, and places. Providing a window into the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. When it comes to data gathering, a difference exists between the Indigenous and the Western approach. The approaches can have a vast effect on bringing relatives home. On the episode, we'll hear from people working to decolonize data. As well as how activists are using Tik Tok to create awareness about the crisis and avoid being censored. Stories determine what percentage of cases are solved by authorities. Or in most cases, not solved. Missing person searches and murder investigations often depend on how well they are tracked and logged by various authority groups. Since 2016 there have been 5,712 reported Missing and Murdered Indigenous People cases. Out of those, only a tiny number — 116 have been opened by the U.S. Department of Justice for investigation. Even when reports are filed, racism still plays a factor in the cases pursued by the authorities. On the show you will hear from Navajo Nation Council Delegate Amber Crotty. Delegate Crotty spoke about decolonizing data and how the MMIW crisis is affecting the largest reservation in the US. Annita Lucchesi who is the Founder and Director of Research and Outreach at Sovereign Bodies Institute shared how she put together the first MMIW database in the US. Meghan Leinhauser spoke about Instagram, Tik Tok, and Censorship. Meghan is an ally who recently published an honors thesis at the University of Dayton. It's titled “TikTok and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People Movement.” Liz Marin who is the Program Director of Seeding Sovereignty spoke about how Instagram censored her posts on May 5, 2021 which is the National Day of Awareness of MMIW. Dr. Charlene Aqpik Apok joined the discussion from Alaska to talk about her work decolonizing data as the Executive Director and Founder of Data for Indigenous Justice. An Alaskan Native and Womxn led non-profit which is home to a database for missing and murdered Indigenous womxn, girls and relatives data. Many thanks to everyone for amplifying awareness around the MMIW crisis and indigenous data gathering. The stories are powerful and I am so grateful to Melissa Spence who was the Producer and Editor on the series. It would not exist without her care and meticulous attention to detail. Thank you to Patrick for setting up the interview with Amber Crotty. Please listen, please share, and please care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/DreamNation/support
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Arizona AG Kris Mayes refocuses Election Integrity Unit on protecting election officials and voting rights | CO Gov. Jared Polis and Democrats introduce bills to lower healthcare costs | Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples commission sets field hearings for AZ, CA, MT, NM | Department of Defense provides process for service members to obtain abortions when stationed in states where abortion is banned | Ani DiFranco does a western swing with shows in CO, MT, and ID.Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: ARIZONA MIRROR: ARIZONA AG INVESTIGATES FAKE ELECTORSKris Mayes is investigating Trump's ‘fake electors,' focusing on threats to election workersBY: JEROD MACDONALD-EVOY - MARCH 3, 2023 7:12 AMWhile her predecessor used a dedicated election crimes division to investigate hundreds of bogus election fraud claims, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she will redirect the unit's focus to prosecute election-related threats and protect voting rights. “We are almost at a crisis situation in our state, in the sense that we now have a third of our counties experiencing the resignation of high-level election officialS due to death threats and harassment. That is unacceptable,” Former AG Mark Brnovich, the Republican who Mayes replaced this year, persuaded the state legislature to create the Election Integrity Unit so his office could have a dedicated team to investigate election fraud claims. But Brnovich buried what was arguably its most important work, a 10,000-hour investigation debunking hundreds of fraud claims related to the 2020 election. AG Mayes released the results of that investigation earlier this month. And the Election Integrity Unit is also investigating a much larger effort to undermine the will of the voters — The Trump / Eastman / Perry plot to send fraudulent slates of electors for former President Donald Trump to Congress on Jan. 6 - using the state's seal. While she was secretary of state, Gov. Katie Hobbs requested Brnovich investigate the criminal use of the state seal on false documents, but Brnovich did nothing. There were actually multiple “fake elector” schemes in Arizona. One was tied to the Arizona Republican Party and allegedly done at the request of the Trump campaign. It involved officials including former AZ GOP chairwoman Kelli Ward, state Sen. Jake Hoffman, state Sen. Anthony Kern and Turning Points USA CEO Tyler Bowyer. That fake electors scheme is also the subject of a federal investigation. Another group, the Sovereign Citizens of the Great State of Arizona, also created an alternate slate of electors for Trump, independent of the former President's desperate and nihilistic attempts to steal the 2020 election for himself.Since the 2020 election, threats to election officials nationwide have been increasing. Arizona has been at the forefront of those threats, with the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice getting involved in multiple cases. Most recently, veteran Cochise County Election Director Lisa Marra resigned. In her departure letter, she described a workplace that was hostile due to a monthslong saga in which Marra stood up to election conspiracists' insane demands and threats.Last year, the director of elections in Yavapai County resigned due to more than 18 months of threats she received. GOP-dominated Yavapai County has been a hotbed of hostile activity, with the white supremacist Oath Keepers intimidating voters before federal law enforcement got involved. AG Mayes said the images of armed men watching drop boxes “disturbed” her and set her on a path to begin speaking to police and sheriff's departments across the state. Making sure voters feel safe and secure when using a drop box will be a major priority, Mayes said, and if that means making sure that agents with the Attorney General's Office are present alongside law enforcement, then that might be the case. Currently, Mayes has 60 agents working directly with her in the office. Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies had to be dispatched in riot gear to deal with angry and armed crowds of butt-hurt snowflake losers (my term) during the 2020 election, when they descended upon the Maricopa County tabulation center. Deputies have had to dedicate security to election officials who faced threats as well.During the midterms, Maricopa County spent approximately $675,000 on security for the elections, a number the Sheriff expects to be “substantially” higher for the next election as he and his deputies are already preparing for the next wave of threats to election officials, as well as illegal activities around drop boxes. But for AG Mayes, the Arizona Election Integrity Unit can be a force that actually protects voting rights in the state. “We really want to repurpose the Election Integrity Unit to be an arm of the Attorney General's Office that is focused on protecting democracy in Arizona, protecting election officials against the rise of death threats and intimidation against them, and to protect the voting rights of every legally registered Arizonan.COLORADO NEWSLINE: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and a group of Democratic lawmakers have introduced a slate of new bills that are meant to reduce health care costs in the state.BY: SARA WILSON - MARCH 3, 2023 2:04 PMThe bills would reduce premiums for Colorado Option health insurance plans, lower prescription drug costs and work to increase transparency around the huge profits being made by hospitals.“Saving people money on healthcare has been a top priority for me since Day One, and it's a big challenge,” said Gov. Polis. “We want to pound away on it every year, to find every cost driver and address it, to make sure Coloradans stop having to overpay for prescription drugs, insurance, and the health care that they need.”House Bill 23-1224 would work to improve the Colorado Option, the state-regulated plan offered by private insurers that passed just last year. The bill would make it easier for consumers to compare prices on standardized plans, and empower the state's insurance commissioner to hold carriers accountable for the cost reduction requirements in Colorado Option standardized plans.Another bill, House Bill 23-1225, addresses the state's prescription drug affordability board. It would allow the board to review any number of expensive prescription drugs instead of only a dozen as outlined in the legislation that created the board.The board, which has not yet reviewed the costs of any drugs so far, has the authority to set an upper payment limit if it determines a drug is unaffordable for Coloradans.House Bill 23-1227, would give more oversight power to the state's Division of Insurance over pharmacy benefit managers. “In some cases, PBMs are coming between consumers, health insurance plans, pharmacies and manufacturers while making very, very large profits. PBMs can be a part of the plan to save Coloradans money on prescription drugs, but they have to follow the rules,” Jodeh, one of the bill sponsors, said.Lawmakers highlighted other pieces of health care cost saving legislation:HB23-1226 would enhance current hospital financial transparency reporting in an effort to highlight what is driving up hospital costs in the state.COLORADO SUN: And, Almost four years after becoming the first state to cap insulin copayments, Colorado may limit what consumers pay for epinephrine autoinjectors, also known as EpiPens, which treat serious allergic reactions.In 2007, the wholesale price of a single EpiPen was about $47. Today, two brand-name autoinjectors cost just under $636 at a Walgreens in Denver, according to GoodRx. A proposed state law would cap out-of-pocket copays at $60 for a two-pack of Epi Pens.The bill is part of a nationwide push by states to address the soaring prices of lifesaving drugs. New Hampshire passed a law in 2020 requiring insurance to cover the autoinjectors, and Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a similar measure this year. No state has capped what consumers pay for EpiPens, though the New Jersey Senate passed a bill in June to do so; that measure is pending in the legislature's lower house.state Rep. Iman Jodeh, a bill sponsor, said “The need for EpiPens doesn't discriminate based on who you are. This unfortunate trend we're seeing of lifesaving medication being out of reach for so many people is something we need to end.”In 2019, Colorado became the first state to enact a law that set a $100 limit on monthly copays for insulin, a hormone that regulates the blood sugar of people with diabetes.Since then, 21 other states, plus Washington, D.C., have implemented laws limiting insulin costs. Congress imposed a $35 insulin copay cap for seniors on Medicare, and, in his recent State of the Union address, President Joe Biden called for expanding this cap to every American.KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs at KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation.Tagged: Colorado legislature, Colorado politics, EpiPen, Iman Jodeh, insulin, Kaiser Health News, KHN, prescription drug costsAZMIRROR: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples field hearing comes to AZ in MayBY: SHONDIIN SILVERSMITH - MARCH 3, 2023 12:27 PM As part of the U.S. departments of the Interior and Justice's work to combat the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) crisis, the Not Invisible Act Commission will be hosting its first round of field hearing sessions this spring. “In partnership with the Justice Department and with extensive engagement with Tribes and other stakeholders, the Interior Department is marshaling our resources to finally address the crisis of violence against Indigenous peoples,” she added. FROM WORC: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People is an epidemic stemming from over 500 years of colonization that has harmed Indigenous communities across the globe. For Indigenous women in the United States, this means being amongst the population that is murdered at 10 times the national average. According to the Indian Law Resource Center, more than four in five American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than half have experienced sexual violence. There is no official statistic regarding how many Indigenous women go missing within the United States, and many families report the same experiences where law enforcement will dismiss a missing loved one's case. In a Montana Public Radio article from 2019, people who had missing loved ones reported that law enforcement officers had told them “that their daughters were drunk or had run away.” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said “This work requires each of us to face our own trauma, to relive unimaginable pain, and visualize a future in which our loved ones are safe, and our communities have closure. We're here for our children, grandchildren, and relatives we have yet to meet.”The Not Invisible Act was signed into law in October 2020. It is the first bill in history to be introduced and passed by four U.S. congressional members who are enrolled in federally recognized tribes. Then- Representative Haaland, one of those four, spearheaded the bill during her time in Congress.At that time she said “A lack of urgency, transparency, and coordination has hampered our country's efforts to combat violence against American Indian and Alaska Native people” The commission established by the Not Invisible Act is a cross-jurisdictional advisory committee including law enforcement, tribal leaders, federal partners, service providers, family members of missing and murdered individuals, and survivors. In April, the commission will hold field hearings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Anchorage, Alaska. In June, more hearings are scheduled in Minneapolis, Minnesota, northern California and Albuquerque, New Mexico. In July, a hearing will be held in Billings, Montana. A national, virtual field hearing is also planned for later in the summer. These field hearings will feature panel discussions and a public comment period. For more information, go to https://www.bia.gov/service/mmuCOLORADO NEWSLINE: Land of the free.BY: LINDSEY TOOMER - MARCH 4, 2023 11:05 AMU.S. Rep. Jason Crow D-Colorado praised the Department of Defense's decision to ensure service members have access to reproductive health care including abortion after he proposed a bill that would have done the same last fall. “After the Supreme Court's extreme and dangerous decision to take away a woman's fundamental right to an abortion, servicemembers struggled to access basic reproductive health care,” Crow said. “I applaud the Department of Defense for moving to protect our servicemembers and mitigate challenges of recruitment, readiness, and retention in the ranks. The servicemembers who fight for us should not have to fight for their own basic health care.”One of Crow's goals was to ensure that service members stationed in states that enacted abortion bans were allowed to travel to states, such as Colorado, where abortion is still legal.A Department of Defense news release said “Our Service members and their families do not control where they are stationed, and due to the nature of military service, are frequently required to travel or move to meet operational requirements. The efforts taken by the Department today will not only ensure that Service members and their families retain the fundamental right to make their own health care decisions, as well as ensuring they're afforded the time and flexibility needed to do so. In response, Rep. Lauren Boebert and fellow Republicans said they plan to maintain their laser focus on the REAL truth behind Hunter Biden's laptop.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: Ani DiFranco! It's the 25th anniversary of the excellent album, Little Plastic Castle, originally released in 1998. Ani is doing a run of shows starting March 15 hitting Boulder, Fort Collins, Breckenridge, Salt Lake City, Boise, Bozeman, Missoula and finishing in New Orleans at the FREE French Quarter Music Festival, April 13.Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Arizona Mirror, Colorado Newsline, Kaiser Health News, Colorado Sun, and the Western Organization of Resource Councils at worc.org. Thank you for listening! See you next time.
Arizona AG Kris Mayes refocuses Election Integrity Unit on protecting election officials and voting rights | CO Gov. Jared Polis and Democrats introduce bills to lower healthcare costs | Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples commission sets field hearings for AZ, CA, MT, NM | Department of Defense provides process for service members to obtain abortions when stationed in states where abortion is banned | Ani DiFranco does a western swing with shows in CO, MT, and ID.Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: ARIZONA MIRROR: ARIZONA AG INVESTIGATES FAKE ELECTORSKris Mayes is investigating Trump's ‘fake electors,' focusing on threats to election workersBY: JEROD MACDONALD-EVOY - MARCH 3, 2023 7:12 AMWhile her predecessor used a dedicated election crimes division to investigate hundreds of bogus election fraud claims, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she will redirect the unit's focus to prosecute election-related threats and protect voting rights. “We are almost at a crisis situation in our state, in the sense that we now have a third of our counties experiencing the resignation of high-level election officialS due to death threats and harassment. That is unacceptable,” Former AG Mark Brnovich, the Republican who Mayes replaced this year, persuaded the state legislature to create the Election Integrity Unit so his office could have a dedicated team to investigate election fraud claims. But Brnovich buried what was arguably its most important work, a 10,000-hour investigation debunking hundreds of fraud claims related to the 2020 election. AG Mayes released the results of that investigation earlier this month. And the Election Integrity Unit is also investigating a much larger effort to undermine the will of the voters — The Trump / Eastman / Perry plot to send fraudulent slates of electors for former President Donald Trump to Congress on Jan. 6 - using the state's seal. While she was secretary of state, Gov. Katie Hobbs requested Brnovich investigate the criminal use of the state seal on false documents, but Brnovich did nothing. There were actually multiple “fake elector” schemes in Arizona. One was tied to the Arizona Republican Party and allegedly done at the request of the Trump campaign. It involved officials including former AZ GOP chairwoman Kelli Ward, state Sen. Jake Hoffman, state Sen. Anthony Kern and Turning Points USA CEO Tyler Bowyer. That fake electors scheme is also the subject of a federal investigation. Another group, the Sovereign Citizens of the Great State of Arizona, also created an alternate slate of electors for Trump, independent of the former President's desperate and nihilistic attempts to steal the 2020 election for himself.Since the 2020 election, threats to election officials nationwide have been increasing. Arizona has been at the forefront of those threats, with the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice getting involved in multiple cases. Most recently, veteran Cochise County Election Director Lisa Marra resigned. In her departure letter, she described a workplace that was hostile due to a monthslong saga in which Marra stood up to election conspiracists' insane demands and threats.Last year, the director of elections in Yavapai County resigned due to more than 18 months of threats she received. GOP-dominated Yavapai County has been a hotbed of hostile activity, with the white supremacist Oath Keepers intimidating voters before federal law enforcement got involved. AG Mayes said the images of armed men watching drop boxes “disturbed” her and set her on a path to begin speaking to police and sheriff's departments across the state. Making sure voters feel safe and secure when using a drop box will be a major priority, Mayes said, and if that means making sure that agents with the Attorney General's Office are present alongside law enforcement, then that might be the case. Currently, Mayes has 60 agents working directly with her in the office. Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies had to be dispatched in riot gear to deal with angry and armed crowds of butt-hurt snowflake losers (my term) during the 2020 election, when they descended upon the Maricopa County tabulation center. Deputies have had to dedicate security to election officials who faced threats as well.During the midterms, Maricopa County spent approximately $675,000 on security for the elections, a number the Sheriff expects to be “substantially” higher for the next election as he and his deputies are already preparing for the next wave of threats to election officials, as well as illegal activities around drop boxes. But for AG Mayes, the Arizona Election Integrity Unit can be a force that actually protects voting rights in the state. “We really want to repurpose the Election Integrity Unit to be an arm of the Attorney General's Office that is focused on protecting democracy in Arizona, protecting election officials against the rise of death threats and intimidation against them, and to protect the voting rights of every legally registered Arizonan.COLORADO NEWSLINE: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and a group of Democratic lawmakers have introduced a slate of new bills that are meant to reduce health care costs in the state.BY: SARA WILSON - MARCH 3, 2023 2:04 PMThe bills would reduce premiums for Colorado Option health insurance plans, lower prescription drug costs and work to increase transparency around the huge profits being made by hospitals.“Saving people money on healthcare has been a top priority for me since Day One, and it's a big challenge,” said Gov. Polis. “We want to pound away on it every year, to find every cost driver and address it, to make sure Coloradans stop having to overpay for prescription drugs, insurance, and the health care that they need.”House Bill 23-1224 would work to improve the Colorado Option, the state-regulated plan offered by private insurers that passed just last year. The bill would make it easier for consumers to compare prices on standardized plans, and empower the state's insurance commissioner to hold carriers accountable for the cost reduction requirements in Colorado Option standardized plans.Another bill, House Bill 23-1225, addresses the state's prescription drug affordability board. It would allow the board to review any number of expensive prescription drugs instead of only a dozen as outlined in the legislation that created the board.The board, which has not yet reviewed the costs of any drugs so far, has the authority to set an upper payment limit if it determines a drug is unaffordable for Coloradans.House Bill 23-1227, would give more oversight power to the state's Division of Insurance over pharmacy benefit managers. “In some cases, PBMs are coming between consumers, health insurance plans, pharmacies and manufacturers while making very, very large profits. PBMs can be a part of the plan to save Coloradans money on prescription drugs, but they have to follow the rules,” Jodeh, one of the bill sponsors, said.Lawmakers highlighted other pieces of health care cost saving legislation:HB23-1226 would enhance current hospital financial transparency reporting in an effort to highlight what is driving up hospital costs in the state.COLORADO SUN: And, Almost four years after becoming the first state to cap insulin copayments, Colorado may limit what consumers pay for epinephrine autoinjectors, also known as EpiPens, which treat serious allergic reactions.In 2007, the wholesale price of a single EpiPen was about $47. Today, two brand-name autoinjectors cost just under $636 at a Walgreens in Denver, according to GoodRx. A proposed state law would cap out-of-pocket copays at $60 for a two-pack of Epi Pens.The bill is part of a nationwide push by states to address the soaring prices of lifesaving drugs. New Hampshire passed a law in 2020 requiring insurance to cover the autoinjectors, and Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a similar measure this year. No state has capped what consumers pay for EpiPens, though the New Jersey Senate passed a bill in June to do so; that measure is pending in the legislature's lower house.state Rep. Iman Jodeh, a bill sponsor, said “The need for EpiPens doesn't discriminate based on who you are. This unfortunate trend we're seeing of lifesaving medication being out of reach for so many people is something we need to end.”In 2019, Colorado became the first state to enact a law that set a $100 limit on monthly copays for insulin, a hormone that regulates the blood sugar of people with diabetes.Since then, 21 other states, plus Washington, D.C., have implemented laws limiting insulin costs. Congress imposed a $35 insulin copay cap for seniors on Medicare, and, in his recent State of the Union address, President Joe Biden called for expanding this cap to every American.KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs at KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation.Tagged: Colorado legislature, Colorado politics, EpiPen, Iman Jodeh, insulin, Kaiser Health News, KHN, prescription drug costsAZMIRROR: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples field hearing comes to AZ in MayBY: SHONDIIN SILVERSMITH - MARCH 3, 2023 12:27 PM As part of the U.S. departments of the Interior and Justice's work to combat the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) crisis, the Not Invisible Act Commission will be hosting its first round of field hearing sessions this spring. “In partnership with the Justice Department and with extensive engagement with Tribes and other stakeholders, the Interior Department is marshaling our resources to finally address the crisis of violence against Indigenous peoples,” she added. FROM WORC: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People is an epidemic stemming from over 500 years of colonization that has harmed Indigenous communities across the globe. For Indigenous women in the United States, this means being amongst the population that is murdered at 10 times the national average. According to the Indian Law Resource Center, more than four in five American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than half have experienced sexual violence. There is no official statistic regarding how many Indigenous women go missing within the United States, and many families report the same experiences where law enforcement will dismiss a missing loved one's case. In a Montana Public Radio article from 2019, people who had missing loved ones reported that law enforcement officers had told them “that their daughters were drunk or had run away.” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said “This work requires each of us to face our own trauma, to relive unimaginable pain, and visualize a future in which our loved ones are safe, and our communities have closure. We're here for our children, grandchildren, and relatives we have yet to meet.”The Not Invisible Act was signed into law in October 2020. It is the first bill in history to be introduced and passed by four U.S. congressional members who are enrolled in federally recognized tribes. Then- Representative Haaland, one of those four, spearheaded the bill during her time in Congress.At that time she said “A lack of urgency, transparency, and coordination has hampered our country's efforts to combat violence against American Indian and Alaska Native people” The commission established by the Not Invisible Act is a cross-jurisdictional advisory committee including law enforcement, tribal leaders, federal partners, service providers, family members of missing and murdered individuals, and survivors. In April, the commission will hold field hearings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Anchorage, Alaska. In June, more hearings are scheduled in Minneapolis, Minnesota, northern California and Albuquerque, New Mexico. In July, a hearing will be held in Billings, Montana. A national, virtual field hearing is also planned for later in the summer. These field hearings will feature panel discussions and a public comment period. For more information, go to https://www.bia.gov/service/mmuCOLORADO NEWSLINE: Land of the free.BY: LINDSEY TOOMER - MARCH 4, 2023 11:05 AMU.S. Rep. Jason Crow D-Colorado praised the Department of Defense's decision to ensure service members have access to reproductive health care including abortion after he proposed a bill that would have done the same last fall. “After the Supreme Court's extreme and dangerous decision to take away a woman's fundamental right to an abortion, servicemembers struggled to access basic reproductive health care,” Crow said. “I applaud the Department of Defense for moving to protect our servicemembers and mitigate challenges of recruitment, readiness, and retention in the ranks. The servicemembers who fight for us should not have to fight for their own basic health care.”One of Crow's goals was to ensure that service members stationed in states that enacted abortion bans were allowed to travel to states, such as Colorado, where abortion is still legal.A Department of Defense news release said “Our Service members and their families do not control where they are stationed, and due to the nature of military service, are frequently required to travel or move to meet operational requirements. The efforts taken by the Department today will not only ensure that Service members and their families retain the fundamental right to make their own health care decisions, as well as ensuring they're afforded the time and flexibility needed to do so. In response, Rep. Lauren Boebert and fellow Republicans said they plan to maintain their laser focus on the REAL truth behind Hunter Biden's laptop.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: Ani DiFranco! It's the 25th anniversary of the excellent album, Little Plastic Castle, originally released in 1998. Ani is doing a run of shows starting March 15 hitting Boulder, Fort Collins, Breckenridge, Salt Lake City, Boise, Bozeman, Missoula and finishing in New Orleans at the FREE French Quarter Music Festival, April 13.Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Arizona Mirror, Colorado Newsline, Kaiser Health News, Colorado Sun, and the Western Organization of Resource Councils at worc.org. Thank you for listening! See you next time.
The U.S. Marshals Service is, starting with the Yurok Tribe of California's North Coast, focusing on missing and murdered indigenous people, especially women.
The most severe ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to diminish, inflation remains a problem but is slowing, and employment, on the whole, is moving in the right direction. At the same time, pending legislation and court decisions pose the biggest threat to tribal sovereignty in a generation — and progress to improve the plight of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People remains slow. Tuesday on Native America Calling, we'll hear the annual State of Indian Nations Address from National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp.
The most severe ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to diminish, inflation remains a problem but is slowing, and employment, on the whole, is moving in the right direction. At the same time, pending legislation and court decisions pose the biggest threat to tribal sovereignty in a generation — and progress to improve the plight of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People remains slow. Tuesday on Native America Calling, we'll hear the annual State of Indian Nations Address from National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp.
More than 9,500 Indigenous people were reported missing nationwide in 2021, according to the FBI's National Crime Information Center. The plight of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls led to a national inquiry in Canada and official acknowledgement of “race-based genocide” against Indigenous people there.As an act of remembrance and healing, Massachusetts-based Indigenous artist and domestic violence survivor Nayana LaFond created “Portraits in Red,” an ongoing series of more than 100 portraits she has painted of missing and murdered Indigenous people and their loved ones. A red handprint is usually painted on the mouth of each black and white portrait, a symbol that represents the silencing of these Indigenous victims of violence. Forty of those portraits are currently on display at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center in Newport, including one of Anthony Tolentino, a 17 year-old member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians who was murdered in Salem in 2021. OregonArts Watch previously wrote about the origins of the “Portraits in Red: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Painting Project” and the exhibit in Newport, which ends on May 4. LaFond and Anthony's mother, Cecilia Tolentino, join us to talk about “Portraits in Red” and the impact they hope the project will have.
The state of California has decided to drop its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the state's public and private school children. A conversation about missing and murdered indigenous people in California and why tribes are calling for action at the State Capitol. Friends and Family in Sacramento remember Tyre Nichols. COVID vaccine requirement in schools
The crisis has been a focus for the Biden Administration but the rollout of federal solutions has been slow.
Today we go to the other side of MMIW known as MMIP or Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (mainly men).References:Missing-List-for-Public-Release-010323.pdf (wa.gov)Justin Lee McConville – The Charley ProjectMissing Person / NamUs #MP78636 | NamUs (ojp.gov)Upgrades to Washington state's alert system help track down missing people | Lower Valley | yakimaherald.comRelatives, friends of missing and murdered Indigenous women gather to honor them | The Vanished | yakimaherald.comBreaking the silence on violence against Native American men - ICT NewsSupport the showDisclaimer: I am not an investigative journalist or a reporter. I am a widowed mom of 3 who works in healthcare and is passionate about giving the people who don't have a voice the attention that they deserve.
Peggy Flanagan is a mom, an enrolled member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and Wolf Clan. She is the 50th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, the first Native American ever elected to serve in this role, and currently the highest ranking Native woman elected to executive office in the country. She is a former State Representative, School Board Member, and non-profit executive, and through all these roles remained a strong advocate for those who have been historically underserved and underrepresented, including children, Indigenous people, communities of color, and working families. In partnership with Governor Walz, she established the Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, which is the first in the Nation. They also successfully passed into state law a mandate for all state agencies to honor a government-to-government relationship with the 11 sovereign tribal nations within the borders of Minnesota, including the requirement for consultation when making decisions which have an impact on the tribal nations. Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LtGovFlanagan Twitter: https://twitter.com/peggyflanagan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peggyflanagan/ Websites: https://mn.gov/governor/
Here's a unique and belated MHM episode today - a personal narrative of my own mental health as I have navigated the emotional aftermath of a horrific week in Memphis, TN. This episode involves me reading from my journaled thoughts. This episode is dedicated to all the lives lost, wounded, missing, or forgotten in the recent pass in memphis. There are currently missing Black teens in Memphis with a fraction of the attention. Check the database for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People: https://mmiwhoismissing.org/ and the Missing in Memphis facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MissingInMemphis/ This is not a true crime episode - no facts, theories, or case details are discussed. I only share my own experience navigating all of this as a proud (new) Memphian. Huge disclaimer: I consider myself a new Memphian, and my feelings are based on the fact that in 4 years, I've really come to love this place and call hit home. I want to acknowledge that there are folks who call themselves Memphis who have lived here for 10, 20 years or even through multiple generations. I hope you can understand where I'm coming from as I share. Cannot view the video episode? Enjoy the audio-only version.
Here's a unique and belated MHM episode today - a personal narrative of my own mental health as I have navigated the emotional aftermath of a horrific week in Memphis, TN. This episode involves me reading from my journaled thoughts. This episode is dedicated to all the lives lost, wounded, missing, or forgotten in the recent pass in memphis. There are currently missing Black teens in Memphis with a fraction of the attention. Check the database for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People: https://mmiwhoismissing.org/ and the Missing in Memphis facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MissingInMemphis/ This is not a true crime episode - no facts, theories, or case details are discussed. I only share my own experience navigating all of this as a proud (new) Memphian. Huge disclaimer: I consider myself a new Memphian, and my feelings are based on the fact that in 4 years, I've really come to love this place and call hit home. I want to acknowledge that there are folks who call themselves Memphis who have lived here for 10, 20 years or even through multiple generations. I hope you can understand where I'm coming from as I share. View the video episode on Apple Podcast
Happy June and 49th episode release with a special message. In this episode , Victoria will provide important updates and will cover the sad missing case of an Everett, Washington multiracial (Native American, Black, and White) young adult woman. For over 10 years, Sarah Collins has been searching for her daughter, Emily Kelsey Collins after reporting her missing in 2009, hoping she wasn't murdered. Kelsey was reported to have gone missing just three weeks after testifying against her traffickers. Unseen: The Trafficked Truth Podcast hasn't covered a missing case before but this was important to be told especially with the ongoing awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and this tragic correlation to sex trafficking.Links to articles used to cover the case:https://www.google.com/amp/s/ourblackgirls.com/2021/06/18/kelsey-collins-teen-testified-against-her-pimp-vanished-weeks-later/amp/http://www.justicefornativewomen.com/2016/02/kelsey-collins-missing-from-washington.html https://medium.com/true-crime-by-cat-leigh/teen-vanishes-after-testifying-against-her-pimp-ebb82d45226https://www.google.com/amp/s/themorbidlibrary.com/2020/07/21/the-missing-kelsey-emily-collins/amp/https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/teen-missing-after-testimony-against-pimp/Support the show
Dozens of people Thursday walked across Browning to commemorate a national day of awareness for missing and murdered indigenous persons. The walk comes as the local college is launching a database that aims to help resolve unsolved cases.
In this newscast: Delta Airlines is bringing back year-round service to Juneau, which is driving airfares down; Advocates for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People gathered in Juneau on Thursday; The National Park Service is searching for a solo climber on Denali; Anchorage police say a man whose went missing nearly six years ago was the victim of homicide
A Seminole school cleans up after tornado damage. A turnpike extension in Norman gets put on hold. The Cherokee Tribe hopes to crack down on murdered and missing members. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Today is a day of awarenes for the thousands of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. #MMIW #MMIWG2S #MMIP The coffee from today's episode is from Thunder Island Coffee. Missing and Murdered Cases https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-murdered-open-cases http://www.justicefornativewomen.com/2016/04/the-murder-of-hanna-harris-beaten-to.html https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwnatlweek22 https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/a-call-for-justice-mmiwg-awareness-day https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-crisis https://www.amnesty.ca/blog/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls-understanding-the-numbers/ https://www.uihi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Missing-and-Murdered-Indigenous-Women-and-Girls-Report.pdf https://www.powwows.com/the-tragedy-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-mmiw/ https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw https://www.wpr.org/were-forgotten-new-report-draws-long-overdue-attention-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-girls http://www.doi.gov/priorities/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-peoples If you're interested in our crafts, email us CrimeCoffeeAndCrafts@gmail.com. Crime, Coffee, & Crafts is an indie podcast. Which means we do it just because we love it, without help from any networks. If you would like to become a donor, find us on Patreon. Every dollar helps. Plus, you could get some super cool schwag. Check out our website, shop our merch, find us wherever you want from here. Interested in the fiber art promo you heard at the beginning of the episode? Well, check out Crafty Housewife Yarns and get in on it.
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DEATH: Tess M.M. White, went missing in May 2016 . Charlene Madosh, Tess' aunt, did try to call Tess to check on her and it kept going straight to voicemail that's when she got concerned, and the police according to the police report Charlene last Saw Tess around 7:30 on May 4th Charlene said that Tess came home she grabbed some clothes that she threw into a bag and then she left the police report and the reporting a white truck or SUV pull up pick Tess up. Never to hear from her again. The Song Janice Madosh-Smart (10) Tanya tucker would you lay with me - YouTube that reminds her of Tess, her granddaughter"She said White loved to collect rocks at the beach as a girl, was a fierce traditional dancer and dreamed of becoming a veterinarian.""She showed me what love was about," said her great-aunt Charlene Madosh. "She was making efforts to fix her life and increase her spirituality."Plant a memorial tree in honor of Tess Morgan White | Memorial Tree | https://tree.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=8552489&source=tn16 This is Tess' Story.....Information on Hanna Harris and how MMIP started because of her death and injustice | http://www.justicefornativewomen.com/2016/04/the-murder-of-hanna-harris-beaten-to.htmlTo Support the Grassroot and awareness. I am dedicating this organization for the month of May. | Donate to MMIP and Families | https://naahillahee.kindful.com/?campaign=1192579 | Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and Families is a family and survivor-led grassroots organization. Our work is not chosen, it is the result of our loved one's going missing, being murdered, being exploited, trafficked, domestically abused, sexually assaulted and systematically sexualized & oppressed. The reality for us was that we had no resources or services to aid us in the pursuit of visibility and justice for our sisters, ourselves and loved ones. | https://www.facebook.com/mmipandfamilies/MMIWG & Violence Prevention | Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) | | https://www.nwac.ca/policy-areas/mmiwg/Global Database on Violence against Women | UN Women | | https://evaw-global-database.unwomen.org/en/search?keywords=united%20states%20of%20america | | | The Missing Native Have you seem them? | Lost and Missing in Indian Country : Issue 01 2019 | 2019 | http://www.lostandmissinginindiancountry.com/magazine/magazine.pdfJudge orders life sentence with no parole in torture, murder, burning of pregnant West Allis woman | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | 06/04/18 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2018/06/04/life-sentence-heinous-torture-murder-pregnant-west-allis-woman/669738002/Two confess to murder of missing, pregnant West Allis woman; friend allegedly tortured, suffocated her | FOX 6 Now Milwaukee | 06/29/16 | https://www.fox6now.com/news/two-confess-to-murder-of-missing-pregnant-west-allis-woman-friend-allegedly-tortured-suffocated-herState of Wisconsin v. Shanta Dwan Pearson | WISCONSIN COURT OF APPEALS | 12/22/20 | https://www.wicourts.gov/ca/smd/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=316196Sandy Lake Tragedy | Mnopedia | 10/11/1849 | https://www.mnopedia.org/event/sandy-lake-tragedyUnderstanding Generational Cycles of Addiction | Twin Lakes Recovery Center | 4/19/18 | https://twinlakesrecoverycenter.com/understanding-generational-cycles-of-addiction/Tess Morgan White | Ashland Daily Press | 06/22/16 | https://www.apg-wi.com/ashland_daily_press/obituaries/tess-morgan-white/article_f595d64e-389d-11e6-96a4-bb202ee015fd.htmlDepartment of Justice launched a new site MMIP | US doj | 05/02/22 | https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/dept-of-justice-launches-new-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-persons-website?utm_source=Native+News+Online&utm_campaign=2cbd295e2c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_11_24_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_dfd2540337-2cbd295e2c-1401061380 | | | https://www.justice.gov/tribal/mmip/data-research | | | https://gray-arc-content.s3.amazonaws.com/KSFY/Criminal%20Complaint4.pdfINTRO/OUTRO:Using this track under the description(98) | FIRE STYLE |music video| by devid fesliyan | - YouTube(98) Rock Instrumental - I Am Still Alive - Music Track by Sarkis Fesliyan - YouTube ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 5, 2022 - Today is the National Day of Awareness for “Missing And Murdered Indigenous People.” Alicia Hegland-Thorpe visits with Agnes Woodward, a member of the Kawacatoose First Nation in Saskatchewan and the director of storytelling for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Initiative. ~~~ Sue Balcom is here to discuss the origins of Mothers Day for Main Street Eats.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - It's the first day of our spring member drive. The Moth is coming to North Dakota with a mainstage event in Fargo in December. We visit with executive producer Sarah Austin Jenness. ~~~ The Sacred Pipe Resource Center in Bismarck presents a traveling statue to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in North Dakota. Dr. Cheryl Kary of the Sacred Pipe Resource Center in Bismarck sits with co-host Alicia Hegland-Thorpe to discuss National Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day and the unique way Sacred Pipe is creating awareness and raising money for families and search teams.
On Friday May 6th, a Missing and Murdered Indigenous People's Awareness March will take place in Hudson, NY. In preparation for this march, Forge Project partnered with artists Demian DinéYazhi' (Diné) of R.I.S.E. and Korina Emmerich (Puyallup) to host a drop-in protest poster- and banner-making workshop at Art Omi. Sina Basila Hickey spoke with the artists to get more information. These groups and the larger community will be gathering at the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park around 5:30 PM and lead Indigenous activists and allies starting at 6 PM in a march along Warren Street, which will end with remarks at City Hall around 7 PM (about 1 mile). This event takes place on Friday May 6th. May 5th is the National Day of Awareness around #MMIP
“There is no accurate picture” of how many indigenous people have been murdered or gone missing in Colorado, according to our guest today, Raven Payment. Amid a growing, international movement to address the crisis of MMIR — Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives — she helped form a task force to take on the issue locally. Step one? Push for legislation to create a state office that can figure out exactly how big this problem even is. Today on the show, Host Bree Davies talks with Payment, who identifies as Kanien'kehá:ka and Anishinaabe, about her work on the task force and how the creation of this office could help Indigenous people all across Colorado. Our guest Raven Payment mentions a couple of times how the Urban Indian Health Institute's 2017 report on MMRI was a catalyst for organizing around this issue. If you're interested, here's a link to that report: https://www.uihi.org/resources/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-girls/ 30,000 hippies are descending on an as-yet-undisclosed location in Colorado this summer. It's an annual event called the Rainbow Gathering, and it's got lots of folks really worried. Catch up on the whole backstory in today's newsletter: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ Hang out with us on Twitter! We're at @citycastdenver Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week on The Rundown, CBN News reporter and anchor Mark Martin brings a story of tragedy among Native Americans, an epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous people. Under this wave of MMIP, Native American women are being murdered or have gone missing at a far higher rate than women of any other race or ethnicity, with little attention given by the media to their plight. Mark recently traveled to Montana to learn more about some of the personal stories of women who have gone missing, and spoke to local authorities, including Gov. Greg Gianforte, on what is being done to try and end this epidemic of missing and murdered Native American women. But first, the United States is losing a war of artificial intelligence with China. National security officials note the Chinese have a large head start in the world of military AI, and the recent departure of a top US government official in frustration over the growing gap is ringing alarm bells. What's at stake if China does pull away from the United States in this area, what are the ethical concerns of the proliferation of artificial intelligence, and what does it mean for our privacy? CBN News Senior Reporter Dale Hurd joins the Rundown with more on his story.
Family members described the barriers they face when trying to pursue the cases of missing loved ones.
The Department of Interior tackles derogatory place names So far, Savanna's Act, adopted to combat the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis, has not met a mandated deadline Noted Lakota Elder Marcella LaBeau is remembered as a war hero and dedicated health policy advocate
The Department of Interior is tackles derogatory place names So far, Savanna's Act, adopted to combat the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis, has not met a mandated deadline Noted Lakota Elder Marcella LaBeau is remembered as a war hero and dedicated health policy advocate
Lea joins Jim for a discussion of the Missing Murdered Indigenous People Task Force and how behavioral health issues contribute to the trafficking of indigenous people.
Native women suffer personal violence at rates exponentially higher than other groups. Why? In this episode, we explore MMIP, or Missing and Murdered Indigenous People — a movement to call attention to the causes of this problem, and demand change and accountability. WARNING: Explicit descriptions of violence against Indigenous People are included throughout this episode.
WARNING: Some of the stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in this episode may be disturbing for some listeners so please be advised. “Don't let anyone tell you you're just a stupid little Indian girl”, was the advice her father gave her many times over. And later these words would run through her mind as she had to muster strength, determination and sheer will power to survive and escape the unthinkable. More than once, she herself was nearly deemed a missing or murdered Indigenous woman. And now she donates that strength and determination to help other Indigenous people. Meet the Kiowa Chapter President of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP), “Fawn Tsatoke: The Kiowa Woman Who Came Back with a Vengeance”. I hope that you'll listen with your all heart and mind and that her story she has so bravely come forward to tell will inspire you to help others too. Praying these words over our Indigenous people, from Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV Bible): “May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.” Season 1, Episode 9: “Fawn Tsatoke: The Kiowa Woman Who Came Back with a Vengeance” https://nativechoctalk.com/podcasts/ https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast
In this podcast we feature a timely and pointed conversation with dear friend, water protector, artist and current law school student Amber Morning Star Byars. The topics we discuss in this episode range from healing ancestral trauma, survival, the Resist Line3 camps, Land Back initiatives, tribal law, art, wellness, mental health and self care; all of which need continued attention as we work towards a healthy relationship to our planet. Amber Morning Star Byars is an artist, advocate, storyteller, and law student from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Amber is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a descendant of the Chickasaw Nation. She received a BA in Indigenous Liberal Studies and an AFA in Studio Art from the Institute of American Indian Arts in 2018 and is a current student at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. After graduating law school in the spring of 2022, Amber will continue to advocate for the rights of Indigenous peoples, specifically in the areas of Land Back, Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, and environmental protection. In the middle of our conversation we shared an audio reading of an article Amber wrote about her reflections from the Line3 pipeline resistance at Red Lake River in Northern Minnesota, while she was on the frontlines this year. The article titled I Am The River, was first published via AllCreation.org as part of their Fall Equinox 2021 collection, Sacred Relationship. At the end of my conversation with Amber, we here the song “Silt and Clay” by singer/songwriter Adam Horowitz. Land Back, Front Line and Tribal Law Resources: Rebecah Nagle work and her podcast, This Land https://crooked.com/podcast-series/this-land/ Nick Estes and the Red Nation podcast http://therednation.org Winona LaDuke and Honor The Earth https://www.honorearth.org Stopline3.org For info and then donate to legal fund http://Stopline3.org Water Protectors Legal collective https://waterprotectorlegal.org IG @resist_line_3 Well Being, Spiritual and Mental Health Books: THE EXTENDED MIND: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain by Annie Murphy Paul The Body Keeps the Score by Vessel Vanderclock The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life by Edith Eger Breath by James Nester We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by Laura McKowen Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good by Tina Turner The Book of Secrets by Depak Chopra Leadership Books: Think Again by Adam grant Dare To Lead by Brene Brown Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
In this podcast we feature a timely and pointed conversation with dear friend, water protector, artist and current law school student Amber Morning Star Byars. The topics we discuss in this episode range from healing ancestral trauma, survival, the Resist Line3 camps, Land Back initiatives, tribal law, art, wellness, mental health and self care; all of which need continued attention as we work towards a healthy relationship to our planet. Amber Morning Star Byars is an artist, advocate, storyteller, and law student from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Amber is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a descendant of the Chickasaw Nation. She received a BA in Indigenous Liberal Studies and an AFA in Studio Art from the Institute of American Indian Arts in 2018 and is a current student at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. After graduating law school in the spring of 2022, Amber will continue to advocate for the rights of Indigenous peoples, specifically in the areas of Land Back, Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, and environmental protection. In the middle of our conversation we shared an audio reading of an article Amber wrote about her reflections from the Line3 pipeline resistance at Red Lake River in Northern Minnesota, while she was on the frontlines this year. The article titled I Am The River, was first published via AllCreation.org as part of their Fall Equinox 2021 collection, Sacred Relationship. At the end of my conversation with Amber, we here the song “Silt and Clay” by singer/songwriter Adam Horowitz. Land Back, Front Line and Tribal Law Resources: Rebecah Nagle work and her podcast, This Land https://crooked.com/podcast-series/this-land/ Nick Estes and the Red Nation podcast http://therednation.org Winona LaDuke and Honor The Earth https://www.honorearth.org Stopline3.org For info and then donate to legal fund http://Stopline3.org Water Protectors Legal collective https://waterprotectorlegal.org IG @resist_line_3 Well Being, Spiritual and Mental Health Books: THE EXTENDED MIND: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain by Annie Murphy Paul The Body Keeps the Score by Vessel Vanderclock The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life by Edith Eger Breath by James Nester We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by Laura McKowen Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good by Tina Turner The Book of Secrets by Depak Chopra Leadership Books: Think Again by Adam grant Dare To Lead by Brene Brown Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
In this weeks episode Lynne and JP will be discussing everything that could be found regarding the current Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in Wyoming. There is not full database, everyone has different protocols, and these names and details need to be heard, spoken and shared because they deserve justice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mysteretical/support
In addition to Gabrielle Petito's tragic murder, we discuss the horrific rates of people of color who've gone missing in America. For example in Wyoming, where Petito's body was found, 710 Indigenous people went missing between 2011 and 2020, and over half of them were women. In COVID news, President Biden pledged to donate 500 million vaccine doses to lower income countries. The FDA also authorized a Pfizer-BioNTech booster vaccine for people 65 and older and for those at risk of severe disease. And in headlines: nearly 1,000 Haitian migrants in Del Rio, TX, were released into the United States, bipartisan Congressional negotiations on a sweeping police reform bill broke down, and Trump filed a lawsuit against his niece and reporters at The New York Times. Show Notes: Wyoming Department of Victim Services: “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People” – https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/reports/View/7713 Associated Press: “#NotInvisible: Why are Native American women vanishing?” – https://bit.ly/3i0H5UB NPR: “With A Spotlight On Gabby Petito, The Parents Of 2 Missing Black Men Call For Action” – https://n.pr/3zCPt2y Black and Missing – https://blackandmissinginc.com/ NY Times: “Pressure Grows on U.S. Companies to Share Covid Vaccine Technology” – https://nyti.ms/39rlGzn For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stop 43 & 44 of the Cold Case Road Trip!! This week I explore cold cases from New Mexico & South Dakota New Mexico - Tara Calico went on her daily bike ride but never returned. Was she kidnapped? Did someone cover it up? South Dakota - There are so many missing and murdered Indigenous women that the world will never hear about, but this state is working diligently to change that. Tonight's episode is sponsored by Best Fiends Enjoy a promo from A Killer Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/murderbucket/support
May 5th is known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. This special episode examines some of the current aspects of this epidemic, as well as some special reports from around Montana on this year's events in recognition of this crisis. **********One case is pushed to the spotlight on this day of awareness, as investigators identify the partially skeletonized remains of 37-year-old Miranda Rose Kenmille, a woman who has been missing from the Flathead Reservation for almost 9 months. The circumstances of Kenmille's death are still under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Office and the office is asking for the public's help. Anyone with information that could be relevant to this case contact Lake County Detective Dan Yonkin at dyonkin@lakemt.gov**********A new documentary film focused on on the MMIP epidemic, particularly as it affects Big Horn County, Montana also debuts today. If you would like to watch "Say Her Name" for free, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/3vLqfxC
Ashleigh Cardinal is a leader with a story to tell. This 2 Spirited/Indigiqueer advocate is a force to be reckoned with and is quickly becoming known throughout the Community for the work she is doing. She is the current co-Chair of the Edmonton 2 Spirit Society (E2S) and is currently organizing the May 5th March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in Edmonton.Bio from the E2S site: "Ashleigh Cardinal (she/her) is a 2 Spirit Nehiyaw Woman from Goodfish Lake, AB on Treaty 6 Territory. She is a human rights activist with a passion for Indigenous Rights and Racial Equity for BIPOC. Her Spirit Name is Yohtin Iskwew and she is a 1st-year General Studies Student at Yellowhead Tribal College with dreams to become an Expressive Arts Therapist as well as Addictions & Community Support Worker. Her other passions include: Street Patrolling with Bear Clan Edmonton Chapter and Water Warriors YEG, promoting Harm Reduction and Community Compassion. She is in partnership with “Alberta Humanitarian Initiative”, a grassroots organization that involves various Humanitarians and Activists from around so-called British Columbia and so-called Alberta. This includes fundraising for families in need, clothing drives and weekly Inclusivity Checks (Topics vary every week) She is also an Artist who has been featured in online Magazines for BIPOC and creating awareness for Climate Change."Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)
As we launch into the second half of the legislative session, there are still plenty of bills on the chopping block. In this episode, we cover updates on discriminatory "religious freedom" bills, the Native American Voting Rights Act, Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, and (more) bills benefiting only the wealthiest Montanans. PLUS, we talk with Laura Terrill from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Montana about her hopes, fears, and what this session could mean for reproductive healthcare in the state. If you already read our written newsletter and want to jump straight to this interview, skip to 12:30! UPCOMING EVENTS: March 15 - Rainbow Rally at the Capitol (masks required!) March 16- We're Here, We're Queer, We're Really F*cking Tired - a space for LGBTQ+ Montanans to vent, dream, and plan together March 17 - Town Hall with Rep. Alice Buckley and Rep. Emma Kerr Carpenter To support Indigenous-led organizations doing the work to address our state's MMIP epidemic, check out MMIP Montana Reporting, Sisters United, Western Native Voice, or the Snowbird Fund. Follow these links to take action on all of the bills mentioned this week: MMIP bills No to SB159 No to HB259 No to SB182 No to SB215 & SB172
Marie: This is Minnesota Native News. I'm Marie Rock. Coming up, from a 2020 report by the Minnesota Task Force on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, "While Indigenous people make up just 1% of the state's population, 9% of all murdered girls and women in Minnesota from 2010 to 2019 were American Indian."February 14th marks a day of honoring for those who are missing and murdered. Events are held, bringing awareness to the epidemic. This year during the pandemic, some events are now online. What is consistent is the support shared for one another and the color red, which is often worn and used in art and signs.Reporter Leah Lemm speaks with three survivors about the significance of the color red in the search and honoring of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives.STORY #1: MMIWR AND THE COLOR REDReporter: Thanks for taking some time today to talk with me about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. Can you each please introduce yourself starting with Jessica?Jessica Smith: [Ojibwemowin]. My name is Jessica Smith. I am a two-spirit enrolled member of the Bois Forte Band of the Minnesota Chippewa tribe. I am a survivor of human trafficking, sexual assault and domestic abuse. So I work with Sovereign Bodies Institute. I'm on their survivor leadership council and all the work that I do nationally is surrounding those issues and how they correlate with the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.Mysti Babineau: Hello, my name is Mysti Babineau. I am a citizen of the Red Lake nation. Like Jessica, I'm a survivor of trafficking, sexual assault, violence, domestic violence, and I'm a climate justice organizer.Taysha Martineau: [Ojibwemowin]. My name is Taysha Martineau. I am a two-spirit Indigenous rights anarchist from the Fond du Lac reservation. I am a single mother of four and I'm a survivor of abuse.Reporter: Miigwech for sharing. In attending the rallies and marches and other honorings myself, red is a significant color. Signs, clothing, ribbon, skirts, and red dresses are often displayed. Can you talk a bit about the significance of red and the red dresses?Jessica Smith: Red is, we are told, that is the only color that spirits can see. So by wearing red or putting out these red dresses is to call back the spirits of these women and allowing their voices to be heard through our bodies and do the things that we do.Mysti Babineau: Just like Jessica said, that's what I was taught too. And also that's just a very sacred color, at least to the Ojibwe people. We often use it for protection as well, and I think that's also the thing that's really beautiful about our culture and our traditions is the way that they can also shift.Taysha Martineau: So when we wear red, we're calling those spirits back to us. We're wearing that red so that they come to us so that while we're searching for them, they know who it is we're calling.Reporter: And wearing a red dress and displaying red dresses are a continuation of that?Jessica Smith: The red dress project and everything that stemmed from that actually originated in Canada from a woman named Jamie Black. It started out as just a project to show that these women are missing.Taysha Martineau: The red dress signifies women and it signifies solidarity with the families who are going through this with those mothers who are sitting at home, just waiting for a phone call. The MMIW epidemic has been an epidemic since first contact, and that color, it signifies not only that a woman's missing, but it signifies our love for that person and our love for that family and our support for them.Reporter: So red is a call to spirits and showing solidarity with those lost and their loved ones and community. Well, thank you, Jessica Smith, Mysti Babineau, and Taysha Martineau for sharing today.If you need help, there are free resources available. Strong Hearts Native helpline (www.strongheartshelpline.org) provides culturally appropriate support and advocacy for American Indians and Alaskan natives. And that hotline is 1-844-7NATIVE. It's anonymous and confidential. That's 1-844-762-8483. This information can be found on the Minnesota Native News website, www.mnnativenews.org.For Minnesota Native News, I'm Leah Lemm.
Hot on the heels of the first week of the 67th Montana State Legislative Session, we're checking in to update you on the legislature's COVID-19 response, and we'll put some important bills on your radar. Topics include: attacks on trans youth, guns on campus, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. Plus, House Minority Leader Rep. Kim Abbott answers burning questions about democratic approaches to this session, how to be involved, and whether she prefers Bozeman or Missoula! Don't know who your representatives are? Find out here. Follow the work of the Indigenous Organizer's Collective. Follow us on Instagram @forward_montana to see all of our action alerts.
Marie: This is Minnesota Native News, I'm Marie Rock.In the U.S. there are more than 1400 unresolved American Indian and Alaska Native missing person cases… 136 of those cases are in Minnesota. That's according to the FBI's National Crime Information Center.Several top federal officials were in Bloomington, on July 27th to announce the creation of a new office dedicated to solving these cold cases. Minnesota's office will be the first of seven across the country.Officials on hand for the announcement included David Bernhardt, who is the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Tara Katuk Sweeney, who is the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, and Ivanka Trump, a Senior Advisor and daughter of the President.But the announcement was a surprise to Native leaders in MN who have been working tirelessly for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives.Here's reporter Leah Lemm with the story.STORY: MMIW SURPRISE OFFICE FROM THE FEDERAL GOVTMinnesota has long stood with families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. Songs, prayers, powwows, events, and marches have brought awareness to the vast and deeply painful reality of what is recognized as an epidemic… all the while supporting and building community.Minnesota has a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force, lead by strong MN Native Voices, that has been bearing the responsibility for doing this difficult work. Which is why leaders were surprised and concerned when this announcement came:Tara Sweeney: I want to welcome all of you to the official and long awaited opening of the missing and murdered cold case office here in Bloomington, Minnesota.Reporter: Tara Sweeney, who is Alaskan Native, is the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs for the U.S. Department of the Interior.This new Cold Case office grew out of The Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, also known as Operation Lady Justice, which was formed under Executive Order signed in November 2019.Tara Sweeney: The mandate of operation Lady Justice is to enhance the operation of the criminal justice system and address the legitimate concerns of American Indian and Alaska native communities regarding missing and murdered people.Reporter: The goal of solving cold cases is widely supported. Yet, what raised alarms was how the administration left out voices from the communities it's supposed to serve when announcing a Cold Case office in the Twin Cities.State Representative, and descendant of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Mary Kunesh-Podein is the chair of MN's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women's taskforce. She spoke at the rally held near the Bureau of Indian Affairs, expressing concerns about the administration's sudden actions.Speaker 1: It was the first time I heard about it. I reached out to other elected officials and other people that were working on our task force and nobody knew anything about it.We want to work with the federal government, but when the federal government creates these kind of bureaucratic departments without the collaboration, without the voices of the people they are supposed to be protecting that they are investing in. That gives us a question. What is the mission of this department? We cannot find any information anywhere.Reporter: Rep Mary Kunesh Podein has listed several ways a real difference can be made. Including passing the 2020 Violence Against Women Act.Mary Kunesh Podein: That is the first thing they need to do, because that provides those extra protections for our women and our children, especially on reservation.Reporter: Bois Forte Elder Sharon Day was also at the rally.Sharon Day: It's just really kind of a slap in the face to people who've been doing the work for so long.Reporter: Sharon and I talked about Ivanka Trump's speech which stressed that her father's administration is committed to pushing forward policies empowering tribal communities.Sharon Day: We know it's not true. He's been trying to push through environmental policies that will hurt us. He's fought to get these pipelines and he's undone everything that's been done to protect the environment.Reporter: In my conversation with Sharon Day the red flags keep adding up that show the inconsistency of the administration's commitment to protecting Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.Another voice expressing concern is State Representative and Anishinaabekwe, Jamie Becker Finn. She posted this statement to social media.Rep Jamie Becker Finn: Donald Trump repeatedly uses derogatory slurs and phrases to refer to Native people. And in particular Native women, as early as this spring as administration dragged their feet and getting needed COVID relief funds out to tribal nations.Donald Trump's decades of hostility towards indigenous people can not be undone with one cheap political stunt.Reporter: Again, Representative Mary Kunesh Podein:Mary Kunesh Podein: Once again have been left out of that conversation, we're once again are being told, “we're going to do this for you,” but they are not saying we're going to do this with you. And so at the end, it leads to the question, why are you doing this? And our response to that is that our women are not for show. They're not a photo opportunity.For Minnesota Native News, I'm Leah Lemm.
In late 2019, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to create a task force – called “Operation Lady Justice” – that would address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls in the United States. The order was one of the first federal acknowledgements of the epidemic.
February fourteenth is a day dedicated to remembering Missing Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and People. Marches and gatherings happen all around the state, the US, and Canada. Data reveal the murder rate of American Indian/Alaskan Native women is almost 3 times that of non-Hispanic White women. And Minnesota is one of the top ten states in the U.S. with the highest case number of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Reporter Leah Lemm attended the solidarity walk in Bemidji.
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