<p>This episode of Extinguished confronts the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW), calling it a modern genocide. David McClam and LaDonna Humphrey discuss the systemic failures, jurisdictional complexities, and historical oppression that allow this crisis to continue across the United States, particularly in states like Oklahoma. They advocate for urgent action and awareness.</p><p><br><strong>TimeLine</strong></p><p>00:00 A Modern Trail of Tears<br>01:34 Oklahoma’s Crisis and Systemic Issues<br>03:52 Historical Context & MMIW Hotspots<br>05:06 Inadequate Federal Response & Grassroots<br>07:23 Confronting the Systems & Call to Action</p><p><br><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Examine</strong> the systemic roots of the MMIW crisis, linking it to historical oppression and modern-day neglect.</li><li><strong>Understand</strong> the fragmented jurisdictional issues between state, federal, and tribal authorities that hinder investigations.</li><li><strong>Recognize</strong> the alarming statistics: Indigenous women face violence at rates far higher than any other demographic.</li><li><strong>Identify</strong> MMIW hotspots, including areas impacted by fracking operations and “man camps.”</li><li><strong>Support</strong> grassroots Indigenous-led efforts that are working to fill the void left by inadequate federal responses.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
