We Are Resilient is a MMIP True Crime podcast.
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🚨MISSING: Shauntae Marshall
Shauntae Marshall, 26, is a member of the Navajo Nation in Albuquerque, New Mexico who went missing in June 2024. Her family desperately needs help to find her.
✨Listen now✨
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-are-resilient-an-mmip-true-crime-podcast/id1592179297?i=1000668105149
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pXtTxLpkYa013RPcma7gH?si=BgXTkhf2Rdig6pzfmI48cg
Sources:
https://mmip.nmdoj.gov/dashboard.html
“From the beginning, our podcast has focused on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), a cause that is deeply personal to us. Two of us have lived through the trauma of domestic violence, and that pain has driven our passion to fight for the women who have been silenced.
But as we’ve shared stories and listened to the voices of our community, we’ve come to realize that this crisis isn’t just about women. Indigenous men, too, are disappearing and being murdered at an alarming rate. This realization has weighed heavily on us, and we knew we had to do more-to speak out for all our people.
That’s why we’re expanding our focus and changing our name to “We Are Resilient: An MMIP True Crime Podcast.” We’re still the same advocates, driven by the same passion, but now with a broader mission to include all Indigenous people who are missing or murdered.
This change is about acknowledging the full scope of the tragedy that affects our communities and continuing to push for justice, not just for our women, but for all our loved ones.”
- Osh, Maggie & Sheyahshe
🚨 MURDERED: (Pictured left to right): Morgan Beatrice Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois & Buffalo Woman (unidentified)
According to the National Inquiry in Canada, Indigenous women are 12 times more likely to be murdered or go missing than any other women in Canada, and 16 times more likely than Caucasian women.
This statistic is especially terrifying when in 2022, serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, was captured after targeting Indigenous women in Winnipeg.
✨Listen now✨
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-are-resilient-an-mmiw-true-crime-podcast/id1592179297?i=1000664094578
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Oxy4RhExL4OtfYZhMOlp1?si=AnpOEKhRTImjTUJ4nIrcxg
MURDERED: Utahnna Bearcomesout
In April 2024, 36 year old Utahnna Bearcomesout was out on drive with her husband and daughter in Fort Washakie, Wyoming when a tragic turn of events cost her, her life. With her husband behind bars, her family and friends are desperately seeking justice.
Sources:
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/06/10/hes-not-sorry-family-of-slain-woman-says-as-accused-killer-pleads-not-guilty/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2bOKmZWinWfA1crN1HP66CkkVSUngWbFaJALqKyY6b8XN72rS1mIeyjmI_aem_eWofmuH0NGtnzEmK_5dwUQ
🚨MISSING: Delema Sits Poor
Delema Sits Poor was just 12 years old when she disappeared from Pine Ridge, South Dakota in February 1974. She and another twelve-year-old girl left Delema’s home walking a back road from Oglala to Manderson on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Her friend turned back to head back home, Delema did not. She was never seen again.
Sources:
Delema Lou Sits Poor – The Charley Project
50 years later, Lakota girl still missing - ICT News
Search for Native woman’s identity reignites - ICT News
🚨MISSING: Sumi Juan
In October, 2010, 32 year old Sumi Gail Juan, a member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, disappeared without a trace. Her story, mirroring similarities with another Hoopa Valley woman, further highlights the prevalence and complexities of the MMIW crisis that is happening in Northern California.
Sources:
https://www.equatorinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Yurok-Tribe-Case-Study-English-FNL.pdf
https://www.equatorinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Yurok-Tribe-Case-Study-English-FNL.pdf
https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/115172/sumi-juan-case-press-releases
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-14/native-americans-tribes-california-missing-women-girls
🎉🎉 Please join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to our resident voice of reason, the one who gets us back on topic, Maggie! We hope your day is a great one!
🚨 MURDERED: Jalajhia Finklea
On October 20, 2020, one day before her 18th birthday, Jalajhia Finklea of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe was last seen getting into a rental car driven by a Florida man near her mother’s home in New Bedford, MA. She was never seen alive again.
Sources:
Missing Mass. Teen Jalajhia Finklea Was Pregnant: Police Report – NBC Boston
Pregnant teen, 18, found dead in Florida 1,400 miles from home after five weeks missing as ‘kidnapper’ shot by cops | The US Sun (the-sun.com)
Autopsy: Mashpee teen was shot - ICT News
Mashpee Teen Still Missing After Officers Shoot Man Wanted in Her Disappearance – NBC Boston
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov)
Missing Pregnant Teen Found Dead In Florida, Believed To Be Jalajhia Finklea (balleralert.com)
Suspect Killed by Law Enforcement, But Mashpee Wampanoag Woman Still Missing | Currents (nativenewsonline.net)
Missing Mashpee woman’s body found in Florida, autopsy confirms (heraldnews.com)
Gunshots listed as Jalajhia Finklea cause of death; phone led police to body in Fellsmere (tcpalm.com)
New Bedford Police search for missing teen, member of Mashpee Wampanoag tribe – Boston 25 News
🎉 It’s Osh’s birthday! Join us in wishing the happiest of birthdays to our fearless co-host!
MURDERED: Ci’Lina Deloney
In 2017, the body of 21-year-old Ci’Lina Deloney was found on a Comanche Country Road in Oklahoma. Known to her family and friends as CiCi, her murder remains unsolved and her family struggles with getting CiCi’s story heard.
Sources:
Family seeks answers for Ci’Lina Deloney’s death (kswo.com)
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation looking for leads in
Comanche County cold case (okcfox.com)
Mother seeks justice in daughter’s murder (kswo.com)
Unsolved Homicide: Ci’Lina Teira Bell-Deloney – If you have credible information about Ci’Lina’s murder, contact the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-522-8017. You can remain anonymous. (wordpress.com)
As of today, this very moment, 56 people have gone missing in South Dakota since January 1, 2024. Of those cases 49 are missing children. FIFTEEN CHILDREN HAVE BEEN LISTED AS MISSING SINCE MAY 1, 2024!!! Why is there no public outcry? Where are these missing children?
This Mother’s Day, let us unite to support MMIW families by raising awareness, advocating for justice, and helping ensure we create a safer, just future for all Indigenous women.
Today, we commemorate the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, it’s important to realize the magnitude of this issue. While our podcast primarily focuses on raising awareness regarding Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) cases, we recognize that these issues do not only affect women and girls. The MMIP crisis is a national epidemic that can affect any indigenous person.
The history of violence against indigenous people is the result of a legacy of generations of government policies of forced removal, land seizures, and violence inflicted on native people and unfortunately, this violence still exists today.
The statistics surrounding violence against Indigenous women are not just numbers; they represent the lived experiences of our sisters, daughters, and mothers. According to the National Institute of Justice, a staggering 4 out of 5 Indigenous women have endured violence in their lifetime. As I look out at the strong, resilient Indigenous women gathered here today, I’m reminded of the profound impact this crisis has on our communities. It’s truly heartbreaking.
On the Qualla Boundary, we are fortunate to have a community that has rallied together to address and combat these injustices. However, keeping this momentum requires our collective commitment. By engaging in open dialogue about the challenges facing our people, we can ensure that these issues remain at the forefront.
At We Are Resilient, we are dedicated to shedding light on the issues plaguing Native communities and amplifying the voices of those who have been silenced. We will continue to share the stories of our missing and murdered sisters, demanding justice for each and every one of them.
We urge each of you to join us in this fight by honoring the names of our missing and murdered relatives. Together, as Native people, we can help incite change.
This is a reminder that the Qualla Boundary MMIW and the will be doing a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Archiving Event tomorrow May 2 from 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm in the Multipurpose Room of the Museum.
Community members are invited to bring items to be archived, including but not limited to:
• Photos
• Archival materials
• Newspaper clippings
• Video recordings
• Voice recordings
• Any other related materials (both physical and digital copies) that show images or provide information about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Today, we had the opportunity to discuss our efforts in highlighting Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women with Blue Ridge Public Radio. We look forward to sharing the interview with you once it’s available!
As of today, this very moment, 48 people have gone missing in South Dakota since January 1, 2024. Of those cases 40 are missing children. FORTY. Why is there no public outcry? Where are these missing children?
Listen to our latest episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MxxGoilEQhpjikHIeT0qi?si=fs0aZtGhSzm-f45RciRwQw
🚨MISSING: Michelle Elbow Shield
Michelle Elbow Shield, age 26, went missing on September 27, 2023. It is believed she was in the Sioux Falls, SD area and was last seen.
Michelle has light brown eyes and brown hair. She is 4’ 10” and weighs approximately 100 pounds. Michelle also has tattoos, one is a butterfly on her left ankle, an infinity symbol on her left arm with the names Michelle and Cody Red Wing and a heart with devil horns behind her right ear. Michelle was last seen wearing a black, blue and gray sweater and black jeans.
Sources:
https://www.bia.gov/missing-murdered-cases/michelle-elbow-shield #:~:text=Profile&text=Michelle%20Elbow%20Shield%20went%20missing,blue%20sweater%20and%20black%20jeans.
https://www.kotatv.com/2024/01/18/police-seek-pine-ridge-woman-missing-since-october/
https://www.greatplainstribalhealth.org/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women.html
https://missingpersons.sd.gov/
https://www.newscenter1.tv/news/pennington-county-missing-persons/article_ac0ebdda-bc78-11ee-8bbd-2380e5b4bb58.html
Did you know we often get asked to do presentations about MMIW and what we have learned in covering the stories of our stolen sisters? These presentations always generate so much discussion and that’s exactly what we aim to do. MMIW is a silent epidemic for a reason, we have to talk about it and we have to SAY THEIR NAMES.
✨For inquiries, send us an email at [email protected] ✨
As May 5th approaches, just a little over two weeks away, let’s take a moment to remember Hanna Harris, who tragically lost her life in 2013. May 5th is observed as MMIW Awareness Day, designated in honor of Hanna, whose birthday falls on this date. She would have turned 32 this year.
For the past two years, "We Are Resilient" has hosted a fundraiser dedicated to raising funds for a domestic violence program for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. As part of our ongoing efforts to support the community, we are selling shirts to wear for the Qualla Boundary MMIW walk on May 5th. The shirt includes the Cherokee phonetics on how to say, "Say Her Name" and a list of the known MMIW cases for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
‼️ Today marks the final opportunity to order your shirt and show solidarity for this important cause as this will ensure delivery by May 2, 2024. Don't miss out on this chance to contribute to a meaningful initiative and make a difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence.
Purchase our t-shirt calling for everyone to "Say Her Name" in strength and solidarity!. "We Are Resilient," is a podcast dedicated to shedding light on the epidemic...
Ruby Sky Montelongo’s murder led the Round Valley Indian Tribes to declare a state of emergency on April 16, 2023 just one day after after she was found dead and less than a month after 20 year old Nicholas Whipple was killed.
Read more about it here: https://www.governing.com/politics/recent-killings-underscore-challenges-for-california-tribes
🚨New Episode: Ruby Sky Montelongo
In April 2023, the body of 16-year-old Ruby Sky Montelongo was discovered in a vacant lot in Covelo, California. Her death came three weeks after the death of 20-year-old Round Valley Man. With the rates of Missing and Murdered Indigenous people skyrocketing in Northern California, Round Valley Indian Tribes have declared a state of emergency.
✨Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zKEQjQ7gSAf0Vug1RExGZ?si=nyNKEBBXTyiWnwnz2T7whw
Sources:
California girl, 15, suspected of killing another teenager | AP News
‘They took everything’: an Indigenous town rocked by the killings of young people | Indigenous peoples | The Guardian
Girl, 15, suspected in killing of girl, 16, as NorCal town reels (sfgate.com)
MMIW: Ruby Sky Montelongo - The Cherokee One Feather (theonefeather.com)
California tribes ask lawmakers for help to stem violence - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
15-Year-Old Girl Booked for Murder as a Suspect in the Killing of Covelo Teen | MendoFever – Mendocino County News
Round Valley Indian Tribes of the Round Valley Reservation - Wikipedia
https://krcrtv.com/amp/north-coast-news/eureka-local-news/round-valley-indian-tribes-declare-state-of-emergency-after-recent-murders
“We Are Resilient," is a podcast dedicated to shedding light on the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). Each year in recognition of May 5th MMIW Day of Awareness, we host a T-shirt fundraiser to raise awareness, honor the memories of the victims, and advocate for change. Use the link below to purchase your shirt today. Now offered in the color RED.
The 2024 shirt includes the Cherokee phonetics on how to say, "Say Her Name" and a list of all the known MMIW cases for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
A portion of the proceeds will go towards the Domestic Violence Program for the EBCI.
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“We Are Resilient," is a podcast dedicated to shedding light on the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). Each year in recognition of May 5th MMIW Day of Awareness, we host a T-shirt fundraiser to raise awareness, honor the memories of the victims, and advocate for change. Use the link below to purchase your shirt today.
The 2024 shirt includes the Cherokee phonetics on how to say, "Say Her Name" and a list of all the known MMIW cases for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
A portion of the proceeds will go towards the Domestic Violence Program for the EBCI.
Purchase our t-shirt calling for everyone to "Say Her Name" in strength and solidarity!. "We Are Resilient," is a podcast dedicated to shedding light on the epidemic...
Thank you to the Cherokee One Feather for raising awareness regarding MMIW and MMIP in our own community!
🚨MURDERED: Esther Wolfe
Esther Wolfe, a 25-year-old South Dakotan woman was shot and killed on February 21st 2024, in what news reports have called a public ex*****on. Her story prior to her death had been one with filled unimaginable pain and overcoming the most harrowing of circumstances.
Sources:
https://www.blackhillsfox.com/2024/02/28/states-attorney-esther-wolfe-death-was-public-ex*****on/?outputType=amp
https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/2nd-man-arrested-in-connection-with-death-of-esther-wolfe/amp/
https://www.kotatv.com/2024/03/05/second-suspect-involved-death-esther-wolfe-appears-court/?outputType=amp
https://www.siouxfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Esther-Marie-Wolfe?obId=30866952
Did you know that the we Are Resilient podcast has a virtual storefront? It’s live and open for orders! Stayed tuned for new designs dropping soon.
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We are here to say their names. We are here because their stories matter. Our podcast is dedicated to our stolen sisters.
Picture (Left to Right): Kathleen Henry and Veronica Abouchuk
In February 2024, Brian Steven Smith was found guilty of the brutal deaths of two Alaskan Native Women - Kathleen Henry and Veronica Abouchuk. The details of their deaths are horrifying and deeply disturbing. We’ll be following this as Smith is facing a life sentence.
Sources:
https://law.alaska.gov/press/releases/2024/022224-Smith.html
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2024/02/23/brian-smith-found-guilty-14-charges-related-murders-2-women/
https://people.com/brian-steven-smith-murder-conviction-two-women-alaska-8598994
https://heavy.com/news/2019/10/kathleen-j-henry/
https://www.ktoo.org/2024/02/23/jury-makes-quick-decision-in-the-brian-smith-murder-trial-convicting-him-in-the-deaths-of-two-native-women/
🚨MURDERED: Mia Janelle Henderson
She was called Mighty Mia. In 2007, at 18 years old, she was embarking on her freshman year of college at the University of Arizona and excited about the new chapter in her life. A member of the Navajo Nation, Mia had dreams to become a doctor and return to her tribe to help her people. She never got that chance.
Sources:
https://tucson.com/news/blogs/police-beat/life-sentence-affirmed-in-2007-ua-homicide/article_9fbce65d-cf7a-5cb7-9c77-cc9d8527d4b1.html
https://www.nhonews.com/news/2008/sep/16/remembering-mia-henderson/
https://murderpedia.org/female.H/h/harrison-galareka.htm
https://navajotimes.com/news/2008/1108/112508harrison.php
https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/news/former-ua-student-gets-life-in-dorm-stabbing/article_a72779e6-fb82-5db7-9c1a-213cf52f22cd.html
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21398968/mia-janelle-henderson
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Destinee Atencio’s body was discovered in Tesuque, New Mexico in June 2019. This is all we know. She deserves better. She deserves justice. #mmiw #mmiwg #nativeamerican #indigenous #nomorestolensisters #native #indigenouswomen #indigenouspeople #mmiwawareness #indigenouspride #indigenouslivesmatter #mmiwpodcasts #weareresilient #truecrimepodcast #newmexico #newmexicommiw
What happened to Samantha Cutler? Help us bring new light to her story. #mmiw #mmiwg #nativeamerican #indigenous #nomorestolensisters #native #indigenouswomen #indigenouspeople #mmiwawareness #indigenouspride #indigenouslivesmatter #mmiwpodcasts #weareresilient #truecrimepodcast
Vanessa Niko’s life was tragically cut short at the hands of someone who was supposed to live her. Even though her killer is behind bars, we will never forget her story as it is a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence and how it disproportionately affects Indigenous women. #mmiw #mmiwg #nativeamerican #indigenous #nomorestolensisters #native #indigenouswomen #indigenouspeople #mmiwawareness #indigenouspride #indigenouslivesmatter #mmiwpodcasts #weareresilient #truecrimepodcast
Three-year-old Arden Pepion went missing in April 2021 on the Blackfeet reservation in Montana, she has yet to be found. #mmiw #mmiwg #nativeamerican #indigenous #nomorestolensisters #native #indigenouswomen #indigenouspeople #mmiwawareness #indigenouspride #indigenouslivesmatter #mmiwpodcasts #weareresilient #truecrimepodcast #ardenpepion #mmiwg #missingindigenouschildren
Marie Walkingstick Pheasant’s body was found inside a burned vehicle in December 2013. While “foul play” is suspected, no arrests have been made and her case has grown cold. If you have any information regarding the circumstances around Marie’s death, please contact the Cherokee Indian Police department at (828) 359-6600. #mmiw #mmiwg #nativeamerican #indigenous #nomorestolensisters #native #indigenouswomen #indigenouspeople #mmiwawareness #indigenouspride #indigenouslivesmatter #mmiwpodcasts #weareresilient #truecrimepodcast #tiktok #justiceformarie
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We had the opportunity to talk about our podcast with Fox 46 aka Queen City News. We are grateful for the chance to share our journey with others, but we are even more grateful that we had a chance to bring more eyes to the stories of our stolen sisters. Say their names ✊🏽 🚨Stay tuned for 3/14🚨 #mmiw #charlottenc #nomorestolensisters #weareresilient #lightscameraaction #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #mmiwawareness
✨Episode 3 drops 11.29.21✨ Editing through our shenanigans and failed attempts at technology, but we got it together 😅 #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #technologythesedays #videoedits #podcastingwhileindigenous #indigenouswomen #weareresilient
We spent our lunch time today trying to find the words to express how truly blown away we are by the amount of support we have received from all over the country! It’s this kind of support that lets us know that we are doing something that is truly needed, it’s time to say their names and tell their stories. #weareresilient #mmiw #mmiawareness #podcastingwhileindigenous #indigenouswomen #ebci #cherokee #nomorestolensisters
OUTTAKES…..We call it grassroots since we are just three normal girls, in a zoom, trying to make a difference and trying not to sweat over the words. Don’t worry though, we managed to get it together in the end and we are ready to tell you these stories 💪🏽 ✨November 2021✨ #bloopers #wefigureditouteventually #podcastingwhileindigenous #weareresilient #comingsoon
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