It is easy for many to keep the idea of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women as isolated; part of their world and, therefore, not our problem. They are sorely mistaken. While indigenous women and girls across the Americas are targeted victims for The Fuckery, they are not the only vulnerable ones that are potential prey. ... Continue Reading →
Enforced disappearances. Disappearances of Indigenous women and children from the Americas that are aided and abetted by local, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies across the continent, by those in the highest reaches of the United States and other militaries, private industry, local, state and federal houses of legislature, and government-owned multimillion dollar enterprises. All... Continue Reading →
In a recent news article about the State of New Mexico's MMIW Task Force, there were the repeated calls for more data. Most striking were these words from Mescalero President Aguilar: “Only through task forces like this one, where we can build relationships and share ideas, can we overcome the hurdles that have long stymied... Continue Reading →
The international reach of The Fuckery's movement of disappeared indigenous women from North America goes beyond gaming institutions. It involves the diplomatic corps of the United States, Russia, Japan, China and Kyrgyzstan in the United States, Russia, Japan, China, Morocco, Germany and more. It involves multinational resort and hotel brands that span the globe and... Continue Reading →
One of the myths about human trafficking is that it's not traditional. However, the phenomenon of human trafficking, particularly that of children and women from Indian Country, is entwined in the histories of indigenous peoples all over, including those in North America. That we've put them 'out of sight, out of mind' physically, educationally, and... Continue Reading →
The Fuckery, the name I've given this sex trafficking network, would not exist without the active participation of Native American-owned casinos. According to the National Indian Gaming Association's Fact Sheet from 2015, in 28 states there were 317 Indian casinos with Class II and Class III machines and they reported revenues of $29.9 Billion... Continue Reading →
There is no secret occult, invisible evil, or supernatural Dark Force spinning a web of entrapment and sexual slavery. It's us. Solid human beings that actively choose to create harm; some in what they weigh as 'small' ways, like creating a 'friendship' online that leads to a meeting in person and drinks with a drug... Continue Reading →
While you were paddling, making your way to the Lummi Nation, what was going through your mind? What were your prayers? To whom did you sing? What did you hear beyond the sound of your own heart beating? How much of your thoughts were centered on"ohshitohshitohshit. Oh. Shit! Now what do I do?", when your... Continue Reading →
“I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.” “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less... Continue Reading →
Gentlemen, we need to talk. We need to talk about your worship of the Virgin (she wasn't), the Holy Mother, Durga, Shakti, Tara, Kamadhenu, Kali and other female deities on whose necks you lay garlands, whose feet you touch, and from whom blessings you beg. Why do you hold the plaster and paint as more... Continue Reading →
