We Are Resilient: An MMIP True Crime Podcast

Feb 24 2025 131 ep. 16 mins 57
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Hosted by Indigenous women Sheyahshe and Osh, We Are Resilient sheds light on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis. Through powerful storytelling, they honor lives impacted and amplify voices too often left unheard. Join them in the movement for justice and change.

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MURDERED: Lacey Arkinson

Feb 24 2025 21 mins  
In December 2019, 16-year-old Lacey Kaide Arkinson was killed in a hit-and-run on the Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana. She was struck by Shoshana Saddler, who had been drinking at a local bar and fled the scene without stopping. In this episode, we discuss her life, the failures of the justice system, and why Indigenous victims deserve better. Sources: https://hilinetoday.com/woma

SPECIAL UPDATE: Justice for Mika Westwolf, Michelle Elbow Shield & Aubrey Dameron

Feb 17 2025 10 mins  
In this powerful update episode, we revisit the cases of Mika Westwolf, Michelle Elbow Shield, and Aubrey Dameron, three Indigenous individuals whose stories we’ve covered and whose families have fought tirelessly for answers. After a long legal battle, Mika’s killer has finally been sentenced, bringing a measure of justice to her loved ones. Meanwhile, Michelle and Aubrey, who

MURDERED: Michael Gann

Feb 10 2025 9 mins  
In 1980, 10-year-old Michael Gann vanished without a trace from his home in Oklahoma. Despite efforts to find him, his case remains unsolved, leaving behind decades of unanswered questions. What happened to Michael that day? How did a young boy simply disappear? The lack of records, media coverage, and investigative updates isn’t unusual, it’s something we see far too often in

MISSING: Calvin Willie Martinez (Mini Episode)

Jan 29 2025 4 mins  
In this episode of We Are Resilient, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Calvin Willie Martinez, a 31-year-old Navajo man who vanished without a trace in 2019. As questions mount and answers remain elusive, Calvin’s family’s fight for the truth reveals both the heartbreak and strength of a community refusing to give up. What happened on that fateful day? Sources: http

UKNOWN: Lloyd Bald Eagle

Jan 27 2025 18 mins  
Lloyd Bald Eagle, a 62 year-old Lakota man and military veteran, went missing from Rapid City, South Dakota, in November 2022. Nearly two years later, his remains were identified in October 2024, but questions still linger as his cause of death remains unclear. In this episode, we share Lloyd’s story, honor his life, and discuss the ongoing challenges faced by families impacted b

MURDERED: Annie Mae Aquash

Jan 13 2025 33 mins  
Annie Mae Aquash was a Mi’kmaq activist and a powerful voice in the American Indian Movement. From her pivotal role at Wounded Knee to her tragic murder on Pine Ridge in 1975, her story remains one of courage, betrayal, and unanswered questions. In this episode, we honor Annie Mae’s legacy and delve into the truths and mysteries surrounding her life and untimely death. Sources:

UNKNOWN: Matthew Broncho (Mini Episode)

Jan 12 2025 6 mins  
In this mini episode, we uncover the case of Matthew Broncho, a 30-year-old member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes who vanished from Fort Hall, Idaho, in March 2019. Years later, his remains were discovered in the desolate mountains of Utah, raising more questions than answers. What happened to Matthew, and who is responsible? Sources: https://people.com/skeletal-remains-found-in-re

SPECIAL UPDATE: Justice for Selena Not Afraid, Truth for Jessica and Ah-Yo-aka Calhoun

Jan 10 2025 15 mins  
In this episode, we cover significant developments in two emotional cases. Nearly five years after Selena Not Afraid’s disappearance, an arrest has been made, bringing new hope for justice in her case. We also discuss the recent conclusion of a trial related to the 2021 deaths of Jessica “Jet” Calhoun and her daughter, Ah-Yo-Ka “Yoki Bear” Calhoun, both members of the Eas

MURDERED: Audra Willis

Dec 30 2024 27 mins  
In December 2017, 39-year-old Audra Willis was tragically murdered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in a case that initially baffled investigators. For over a year, there were no leads, and her family was left without answers or justice. However, in a surprising turn of events, an unlikely witness came forward with crucial information providing the breakthrough needed to identify her ki

SPECIAL RECAP: Janice Hannigan (Mini Episode)

Dec 24 2024 4 mins  
This Christmas Eve, we revisit the story of Janice Hannigan, a 16-year-old Yakama girl who disappeared on this very day in 1971 in Washington state. Her case remains unsolved, and her story is a somber reminder that the MMIP crisis doesn’t take a holiday. Join me for this special recap episode as we reflect on Janice’s life, her family’s heartbreak, and the systemic challenge