Chris Cuestas Micro Method Workshop 1

Lunch Lecture Series at the Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center Museum. Updates on current Washington State MMIWP issues, legislation, and events. For other PRE Season 4 episodes please refer to our Facebook page.

WE ARE BACK!!! Live broadcast from the Yakama Nation Behavioral Health MMIP Symposium held at Legends Casino, May 4th and 5th. Guest is Lee Sekaquaptewa, Yakama/Hopi/Navajo, Artist and composer of War Cry Podcast theme music. We highlight some notable Wa St and local MMIWP inspired art. Lee discusses his inspiration for his MMIWP art pieces. For pictures and visuals please watch on youtube, facebook or visit our website: warcrypodcast.com

This workshop final session covers the cold case matrix that helps determine what cold cases will likely be opened again with efforts from the family or advocates to put it forward. Also ways to request information on closed cases. Chris also goes over why its important to advocate for yourself to help an MMIW MMIP case be reopened.  Show slides are available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VpV6176a_GBePfjxZsMc3vPIF5EGxb1c/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103615332257278026671&rtpof=true&sd=true

Still working through the meat and potatoes of constructing a Tribally based MMIP Task Force. Chris speaks to how this workshop is not just a recipe book give to tribes, but a guided effort to complete and sustain the formation of a task force. We remember why task forces are relevant and encouraged via a result of Savannah's Act. Chris also emphasizes the importance of assessments, data and how that can give communities a head start on the pulse of what activity is going on and how to find solutions. 

Second workshop in our hosted series with Christopher Cuestas from the National Violence Prevention Resource Center. The "meat and potatoes" of how to construct a functional and effective MMIW/MMIP Tribal Task force. Link to the presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OqhL...

Here is the basis to what can be accomplished through a Tribal Community Task Force that focuses on MMIW/MMIP. Learn what stakeholders are, what are the best approaches and the different types of task forces there are.   Chris Cuestas of the National Violence Prevention Resource Center teaches this workshop hosted by the War Cry Podcast.

Chris tells us about how he started his path being a detective and someone who generally helps resolve issues of violence in various communities. Strategies communities and families can take in order to address MMIW/MMIP, human trafficking, gang violence and why identity is important for safety. Chris also shares with us a successful MMIW case he was able to be apart of and help bring a woman home to her family.

Jim shares how he started as a paramedic, then later elected to Yakima County Coroner. He shares how knowing more about various cultures helps inform the work he does and is always open to learning more. Jim is also open to speaking to families about any questions they may have in his process such as what he is required to do. He also informed us about the devastation of the opioid crisis in the Yakima Valley.

Ellie shares her presentation on Montana MMIP cases. National and Montana State based legislation and how that ties into MT Tribal task force processes and resources. This episode is a great way to get some real answers on how to contribute to the cause and movement of MMIW/MMIP in any community. As well as educting youth on the issue and how to keep aware and safe.

Two dynamic Indigenous women join the disucssion today. Rose Quilt (Yakama) and Paula Julian (Filipina), they share resources from their organization Nation Indigenous Women's Resource Center. As well as give all neccessary historical context as to why these discussions and healing practicies are needed. MMIW missing posters info, tool kit and grass roots community movement.