This episode features Lourdes Escalante, Executive Director of Alianza Indigena Sin Fronteras (Indigenous Alliance Without Borders), who is heavily involved in the Tucson community and is a member of the Yoeme (Pascua Yaqui) tribe. The episode starts off with a content warning to address the discussions that include accounts of domestic violence and death which could be traumatic and potentially triggering to some listeners. This thoughtful in-depth conversation addresses the culture of silence, lateral violence, femicide/feminicidio, toxic masculinity, and other factors that contribute to Missing and Murdered Indigneous Relations. Lourdes also gave an overview of the data and statistics from the Arizona Statewide Study in Partnership with HB2570 Legislative Study Committee. The conversation leads into spreading awareness about MMIR and best practices to begin to heal as a community, while supporting those directly impacted who have lost a loved one. 

If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking etc. please see the helpful links below. 

Helpful resources:
Emerge Center Against Domestic Violence
Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
Tohono O'odham Nation Komckud Ki: Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Program
Voices Unheard
Stalking
Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Assault

Related stories:
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Cases That Deserve More Attention 
Feminicidio Close to Home: Remembering Dr. Raquel Padilla Ramos

EPISODE CREDITS:
Produced, edited, and mixed by Tina Andrew

AUDIO: 
Music licensed via Epidemic Sound

LINKS:
Be sure to follow and tag the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!