Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples

"In the indigenous culture, women are so important and revered. When we lose one, we lose generations. The loss is profound. The movement for change needs to be equally profound." ~ Joseph Boyden

Rosalie Fish is an 18-year-old member of the Cowlitz Tribe and a competitive runner from the Muckleshoot Reservation in Auburn, Washington. She graduated this year from the Muckleshoot Tribal School, where she represented her school in the Class 1B Washington State Track Meet, earned three gold medals, a silver and a sportsmanship award, and used that platform to raise awareness for missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW). Her passions include running, youth empowerment, indigenous visibility, upholding and practicing native traditions, as well as uplifting and advocating for native communities and native women. She is excited to share her work on MMIW with the TedXYouth @ Seattle community because, according to the Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle leads the nation in MMIW cases. Recruited for her running ability and proven leadership Rosalie will attend Iowa Central Community College in the fall where she will continue her athletic career and her activism for MMIW.

A series of videos examining the evidence around the disappearance of Carla Yellow Bird.

Four Anishinabe women recount their own personal experiences and views on racism and sexism, and how the two relate to Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women.

"A harrowing deep dive into the racial group most likely to be raped in the U.S. - American Indian and Alaska Native women. A Newsy investigation uncovers how race, politics and the law have prevented these survivors from finding justice." AVON

"A teenage girl fights for equal treatment and care for Indigenous kids who go missing."

"Speaking Our Truth, Podcast for Change is an original podcast aimed at building joint action by the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center."

"Interactive, daily program featuring Native and Indigenous voices, insights, and stories from across the U.S. and around the world."

This segment features a personal experience of Carolyn DeFord, Puyallup Indian Tribe, a family survivor of a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person, how her experience has impacted her personally and professionally, and her perspective on what is working in terms of prevention MMIP and what needs attention. She will discuss what she sees as the biggest opportunity to help prevent violence like trafficking and how the government and communities work together successfully.

Christy Woodenthigh’s family rushed to her home on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation when they got the shocking news that the 33-year-old mother was dead. They arrived to find no police officers, no approaching sirens, and no sign of Christy. Missing Justice takes you inside what really happened that night and the federal investigation that followed. Christy’s family never trusted the law enforcement officers investigating her death, and bombshell testimony revealed their worst fears. CBS News reporters Cara Korte and Bo Erickson examine how the issues in Christy’s case connect to the larger Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples crisis.

"In the lives of Native Americans, we all have one thing in common- bloodlines. The bloodlines are what connect our past to our future. In this podcast, we talk with Indigenous women who are impacting their world for the better in big ways and small ways, while never forgetting to go back to their roots."