War Cry Podcast

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 similarities with Canadian issues. Connie turns the tables on us and asks the War Cry Team about self-care and how stories about MMIW are received. As we all want to work towards more Indigenous voices in the media and be respectful to our communities. Resources were shared on how to report in Indigenous communities. Links below.

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 made when a profit can be had, but what about the many delays in process in cold cases, MMIW and MMIP cases?

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.

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.

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 this conversation?

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 emotions around  MMIW/G and MMIP. Reflections on the red hand print symbol and its deeper meaning. Racial misclassification and how the true crime community needs to see how important this is.

Empowering, uplifting and encouraging native women. As well as using humor and accepting our auntie statuses.

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.