Lunch Lecture Series at the Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center Museum. Updates on current Washington State MMIWP issues, legislation, and events. For other PRE Season 4 episodes please refer to our Facebook page.

Happy Earth Day! Listen as we talk about “Oppenheimer”, “Killers of the Flower Moon”, and the devastating connection between violence against the land and Native and Indigenous Women. Tia shares examples of the negative effects of extractive industries on Native communities and what people can do to help. The National Indigenous Women's Resource Ce…

Kaysera Stops Pretty Places went missing in 2019 at 18 years old. Five days later, her body was found near a busy thoroughfare. Fourteen days later, her family was notified. No investigation occurred. In this episode, we focus on Kaysera’s family. They have been organizing events for the past 4 years to bring awareness and ask for help in solving h…

WE ARE BACK!!! Live broadcast from the Yakama Nation Behavioral Health MMIP Symposium held at Legends Casino, May 4th and 5th. Guest is Lee Sekaquaptewa, Yakama/Hopi/Navajo, Artist and composer of War Cry Podcast theme music. We highlight some notable Wa St and local MMIWP inspired art. Lee discusses his inspiration for his MMIWP art pieces. For pi…

Patsy Whitefoot: Discussing barriers that families can face when a loved one goes missing or is murdered. Music: Moon Song · Phoebe Bridgers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXqZ66XK3z8By Patsy Whitefoot

Patsy Whitefoot: Speaking to of her work in the MMIW movement and the loss of her sister Daisy Mae Heath- and eventual recent recovery of her sister Daisy Mae Heath’s remains. Music: The Moon Song · beabadoobee · Oscar Lang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCx1eSdkyr0By Patsy Whitefoot

Dr. Grace Bulltail: Speaking of her work in the MMIW movement and bringing continued awareness to the unsolved murder of her niece Kaysera Stops Pretty Places. Music: Moon Song · Phoebe Bridgers Punisher ℗ 2020 Dead Oceans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXqZ66XK3z8By Dr. Grace Bulltail

Leanne, Charles and Velina Guy: Speaking about their work in the MMIW movement and the importance of healing. Music: Ceilings · Lizzy McAlpine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bpMSpFTdzM My Mother and I · Lucy Dacus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q_weNUt4m8By Leanne Guy, Charles Guy, Velina Guy

Introduction: Information and statistics about MMIW and challenges facing families.By Heather Bruegl

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

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

This workshop final session covers the cold case matrix that helps determine what cold cases will likely be opened again with efforts from the family or advocates to put it forward. Also ways to request information on closed cases. Chris also goes over why its important to advocate for yourself to help an MMIW MMIP case be reopened. Show slides are…

Still working through the meat and potatoes of constructing a Tribally based MMIP Task Force. Chris speaks to how this workshop is not just a recipe book give to tribes, but a guided effort to complete and sustain the formation of a task force. We remember why task forces are relevant and encouraged via a result of Savannah's Act. Chris also emphas…

Second workshop in our hosted series with Christopher Cuestas from the National Violence Prevention Resource Center. The "meat and potatoes" of how to construct a functional and effective MMIW/MMIP Tribal Task force. Link to the presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OqhL...

Here is the basis to what can be accomplished through a Tribal Community Task Force that focuses on MMIW/MMIP. Learn what stakeholders are, what are the best approaches and the different types of task forces there are. Chris Cuestas of the National Violence Prevention Resource Center teaches this workshop hosted by the War Cry Podcast.…

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

The state of Alaska is considered one of the most violent states in the country. The state also has the highest number of missing Indigenous people, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Grassroots advocates from American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes calling for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women have …

In November, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center will reflect on its first 10 years of the movement for the safety of Native women. As a special podcast series, we are talking with members of NIWRC’s board of directors about the highlights and accomplishments made over the past decade. On this special episode of Speaking Our Truth, we w…

This year, 2021, marks a decade of advocacy by the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center. This is an important milestone as NIWRC reflects back on its first 10 years and looks forward to the next ten. As a special podcast series of Speaking Our Truth, we are speaking with members of our board of directors about the past decade of this work. I…

In November, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center will reflect on its first 10 years of the movement for the safety of Native women. As a special podcast series, we are talking with members of NIWRC’s board of directors about the highlights and accomplishments made over the past decade. On this special episode of Speaking Our Truth, we w…

Chris tells us about how he started his path being a detective and someone who generally helps resolve issues of violence in various communities. Strategies communities and families can take in order to address MMIW/MMIP, human trafficking, gang violence and why identity is important for safety. Chris also shares with us a successful MMIW case he w…

Jim shares how he started as a paramedic, then later elected to Yakima County Coroner. He shares how knowing more about various cultures helps inform the work he does and is always open to learning more. Jim is also open to speaking to families about any questions they may have in his process such as what he is required to do. He also informed us a…

Ellie shares her presentation on Montana MMIP cases. National and Montana State based legislation and how that ties into MT Tribal task force processes and resources. This episode is a great way to get some real answers on how to contribute to the cause and movement of MMIW/MMIP in any community. As well as educting youth on the issue and how to ke…

Over the past four years, StrongHearts Native Helpline has responded to more than 11,000 calls, texts and chat requests from Native peoples in need. As the first, culturally grounded domestic violence, dating violence and sexual violence helpline by and for Native people, it has rapidly grown, establishing itself as a strong, vocal advocate in the …

Two dynamic Indigenous women join the disucssion today. Rose Quilt (Yakama) and Paula Julian (Filipina), they share resources from their organization Nation Indigenous Women's Resource Center. As well as give all neccessary historical context as to why these discussions and healing practicies are needed. MMIW missing posters info, tool kit and gras…

We are sharing the names from the WSP list of missing from the Yakama Nation area and other tribal cases in which families have requested. This includes a review the history, policy, and lasting impacts

Guest Connie Walker, Cree Indigenous Canadian, award-winning investigative journalist, and podcast host. Connie gives not only her own personal journey into telling indigenous stories but also the history of the 60's scoop in Canada. She also gives perspectives on working in the United States and learning about various issues in the US and the simi…

Techaminsh Oytpamanatityt, The Ancient One, also known as Kennewick man, an important figure and literal ancestor to many tribal members in the Pacific Northwest. Replicas of his skull are currently being sold for $389. Upon learning this, the War Cry team asks, what is the importance of indigenous DNA? Our Bones? Our living bodies? We see action m…

Tammy Ayer, reporter for the Yakima Herald Republic. She discusses her reporting on MMIW/MMIP cases in the Yakima Valley and on the Yakama Reservation. Tammy also covers Parker Doe, a case that has been in the process of discovering the identity of a young women who was murdered in 1988 in the uncoorperted area of Parker, WA. https://www.yakimahera…

Alicia Tobin from Crime Stoppers goes over the various ways community members can give tips anonymously. Given the fear of retaliation or being exposed, Alicia goes over how even Crime Stoppers wants to keep your identity anonymous and the various ways you can do this online, via an app or calling in. http://www.crimestoppersyakco.org…

Nichole Pebeahsy (Comanche), probate specialist discusses helpful tips and resources for families in dealing with probate. Her favorite True Crime podcasts and personal ties to MMIW and her passion to help MMIW/MMIP families during this process.

War Cry team roundtables again in connecting boarding schools to the 1910 Dusky Maidens In Demand article/episode to papal bulls, manifest destiny, and religious institutions. Discussion around acknowledgning indigenous people as a neccessary knowledge source outside of what is taught in schools. Also how does the Godfather III work itself into thi…

War Cry Team catches up with each other after a year of quarantine. Updates on stories we have been following, the Vanessa Guillen case and the findings of children at Residential and Boarding schools.

Guests are Seattle City Councilmember Debra Juarez, Blackfoot, and staffer Negheen. Discussion around the City of Seattle’s response to the MMIW/G crisis. Acknowledging the various tribal communities and valuable relationships in Seattle, King County and Washington state. Various War Cries to the Seattle Native Community. Brining out strong emotion…

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but the crisis of sexual violence against Native women is ongoing, remaining one of the lasting effects of the colonization of Indigenous peoples. On this episode of Speaking our Truth, Podcast for Change, we will talk about the high rates of sexual violence against our Alaska Native sisters in particular, a…

From the beginning of the pandemic, advocates sounded the alarm about the risk of increasing domestic violence and sexual violence. Those who were hurting were now confined to their homes with their abusers for longer periods of time. Fueled by these realities, our relatives at StrongHearts Native Helpline have been working around the clock to incr…

Native American Heritage Month is an important time for recognizing the rights and sovereignty of Indigenous people and Native Nations. On this episode of Speaking Our Truth, Podcast for Change, we will talk to some prominent voices in the work for Indigenous peoples rights and the challenges facing our people today, tomorrow, and for the next gene…

VAWA Sovereignty Initiative Update: SCOTUS Victory: Affirmation of the Muskogee (Creek) Nation’s Reservation (McGirt v. Oklahoma)By Mary Kathryn Nagle

As an organization dedicated to ending violence against Native women, the NIWRC continues to support the removal and renaming of statues, monuments, and imagery that glorify colonization, genocide, and conquest. Violence against Native women was normalized by acts of war against Indian Nations and federal programs to assimilate Indigenous peoples. …

Violence against women is not traditional. Indigenous cultures hold women as sacred – yet today, Native women are the most victimized group within the US. For years, Native women have opened their hearts and doors to other women and their children in need to protect them from violence. On this episode of Speaking Our Truth, we will talk about the s…

In Indian country, there has long been a housing crisis due to the lasting effects of colonization. This issue continues today, as there is a great need for safe, affordable housing for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian victims of violence. On this episode of Speaking Our Truth, we will talk with the author of a report created by a…

Native women face some of the highest rates of domestic violence in the nation. Each October, advocates from tribal programs and shelters and Native organizations across the country come together to raise awareness of domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On this episode of Speaking Our Truth, we will talk about the origins of…

In this podcast, Unci Tillie shares her inspirational story of grassroots organizing in the late 70s to form the South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). Unci Tillie Black Bear‘s interview highlights the vital role and relationship of Native women to the national organizing effor…

Carolyn's mother has been missing for 21 years. This experience and the support of her community has led her to being a powerful advocate for MMIW and MMIP families. She is currently the Project coordinator for Puyallup Tribe's Human Traffickiing Project and the founder of Missing and Murdered Native Americans on Facebook.…

Josiah Hilderbrand went missing in June of 2019. Over a year later his remains were found near the Yakama Reservation, manner of death suspected to be homocide. His mother Liz was proactive in starting a social media campaign to help aid in the search for Josiah. She speaks to her journey not only to the Reservation where he was discovered, but als…

In this episode, we ask questions about reporting true crime on the Yakama reservation involving Native Americans. Our guest Phil Ferolito has 20 years of experience as a reporter for the Yakima Herald-Republic, which is one of the few newspapers in the country to maintain a list of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. We ask Phil about his commu…

War Cry team shares community feedback from last episode and photos of Tony Peters.

Anthony Peters (Yakama) was last seen at the Yakama Nation Legends Casino October 2014. His nána (older sister) Alfreda, talks to War Cry about her brother, his personality, his story and what she hopes will happen with his case. Please contact Yakama Nation Tribal Police if you have any information or if you remember the last time you saw him: (50…

Abigail Echohawk (Pawnee) is the director of Seattle Indian Health Board's research branch, the Urban Indian Health Institute. She discusses being prayed for by ancestors, being colonially underserved, data as story, and how the absence or mis-categorization of Native peoples in data is an act of genocide. Also discussed are UIHI's reportw, its res…

War Cry Team interviews George Lee Jr. (Pah Tuuthlah) about his mother’s 2003 unsolved murder in Seattle, Washington. Sandra Lee Smiscon’s was named in a report regarding Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Join us as we talk about the events surrounding her death & her life. George’s talks about family life, the history of MMIW through the Yaka…