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crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Life in prison for actor Nathan Chasing Horse over sexual assaults on Indigenous women

A Nevada judge sentenced former actor Nathan Chasing Horse, notable for Dances With Wolves, to life in prison after a jury found him guilty on 13 charges related to sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. Victims described enduring trauma and betrayal as he used his role as a spiritual leader to exploit them; he’ll be eligible for parole after about 37 years. Separate charges in Canada remain pending, with international prosecutors coordinating next steps after his U.S. case.

via PBS|

#crime #indigenous-women #nathan-chasing-horse

crime1 month ago•17 min saved

Former Dances With Wolves Actor Sentenced to Life for Sexual Assault

Former Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced to life in prison by a Nebraska judge after a jury convicted him on 13 counts related to sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, including a 14-year-old; prosecutors say he leveraged his status as a Lakota spiritual leader and led a group called The Circle to commit the abuse, and he will be eligible for parole after 37 years.

via Variety|

#crime #dances-with-wolves #indigenous-women

crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Ex-Dances With Wolves Actor Sentenced to At Least 37 Years for Sexual Assault of Indigenous Women

Former actor Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in Dances With Wolves, was sentenced in Nevada to at least 37 years in prison after being convicted on 13 charges for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, including a victim who was 14 when the abuse began; prosecutors said he exploited his status as a spiritual leader, and a judge noted he preyed on the women's spirituality.

via BBC|

#crime #dances-with-wolves #indigenous-women

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Former Dances With Wolves actor handed life in prison for Indigenous sexual assaults

A Nevada judge sentenced Nathan Chasing Horse, the actor from Dances With Wolves, to life in prison after a jury found him guilty on 13 charges related to sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls; he’ll be eligible for parole after 37 years. Victims described enduring trauma and loss of trust as he exploited his role as a Lakota spiritual leader, and related charges in Canada and Alberta remain pending.

via NBC News|

#crime #dances-with-wolves #indigenous-women

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Dances With Wolves actor receives life sentence for Indigenous women’s sexual abuse

A Nevada judge sentenced former actor Nathan Chasing Horse to life in prison after a jury convicted him on 13 counts of sexual assault against Indigenous women and girls, including a 14-year-old; prosecutors said he used his status as a Lakota medicine man to prey on victims for nearly two decades, while charges in Canada and Alberta remain unresolved.

via CBS News|

#crime #indigenous-women #life-imprisonment

crime6 months ago•2 min saved

Remains of Missing Tulalip Woman Found After 5 Years, $60,000 Reward Offered

Remains identified as Mary Johnson-Davis, an Indigenous woman missing since 2020 in Washington state, were found in June, prompting a $60,000 reward for information leading to her killer's arrest as her family seeks closure amid ongoing investigations.

via CBS News|

#crime #indigenous-women #mary-johnson-davis

world8 months ago•3 min saved

Oregon Woman's 1976 Remains Identified After 49 Years Using DNA

Valerie Nagle's sister, Marion Vinetta Nagle McWhorter, who went missing in 1974, was identified after 49 years through DNA analysis, highlighting the use of genealogy databases in solving cold cases and shedding light on the plight of missing Indigenous women.

via AP News|

#cold-case #dna-identification #indigenous-women

canada2 years ago•1 min saved

Canadian Serial Killer Robert Pickton Dies in Prison at 74

Robert Pickton, one of Canada's most notorious serial killers, died at 74 after being assaulted in prison. Convicted of murdering six women, he claimed to have killed 49, with the remains of 33 victims found at his pig farm near Vancouver. His crimes highlighted police and societal neglect towards the deaths of Indigenous women.

via The New York Times|

#canada #indigenous-women #prison-assault

human-rights2 years ago•5 min saved

"Defending the Amazon: Insights from Ecuadorian Indigenous Women"

Indigenous women from the Ecuadorian Amazon marched in Puyo on International Women's Day to demand equality, a dignified life, health, and the defense of their territories, while expressing their rejection of policies imposed by the country's president. The self-organized event brought together around 100 women from various Indigenous nationalities, who chanted slogans of resistance and highlighted the importance of defending ancestral territories and guaranteeing women's rights nationwide.

via NPR|

#amazon #ecuador #human-rights

environment2 years ago•7 min saved

"From Waste to Art: Nepali Women Transform Mt. Everest Trash into Handmade Crafts"

Indigenous craftswomen in Nepal are repurposing discarded climbing ropes from the Himalayas, collected during a government-led mountain cleaning campaign, into items such as jewelry boxes and table mats. Led by Shilshila Acharya, the initiative aims to provide economic opportunities for local women while reducing waste in the mountains. The project, currently involving around 15 craftswomen, pays them based on their output and has the potential to expand, but faces challenges in scaling up due to the need for investment in waste processing.

via NPR|

#environment #indigenous-women #mount-everest

entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Unveiling the Alaskan Ambiance: True Detective's Season 4 Premiere in Iceland"

The latest season of HBO's "True Detective" is set in Alaska but was shot in Iceland due to logistical reasons and tax breaks. The story follows law enforcement agents investigating the disappearance of eight men and a missing Indigenous woman. The production team made efforts to accurately represent Alaska, with input from Alaska Native women and a focus on issues such as missing and murdered Indigenous women and the state's natural resources. The series aims to bring attention to these issues and spark conversations for change.

via Anchorage Daily News|

#alaska #entertainment #hbo

entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

"Kali Reis Shines in 'True Detective: Night Country' - A Return to Form"

Kali Reis, a two-spirit, Seaconke Wampanoag and Cape Verdean actor and world champion boxer, delivers a knockout performance in the latest chapter of HBO's "True Detective," titled "Night Country," alongside Jodie Foster. The series, set in remote Alaska, sheds light on the epidemic of violence targeting Indigenous women. Reis, who plays an Iñupiaq state trooper haunted by an unsolved murder, emphasizes the importance of on-screen representation for Indigenous issues. The stark, haunting landscape of the show's setting in Iceland adds a fantastical element, while Reis' experience as a boxer and her on-set camaraderie with the cast contribute to the authenticity of her character.

via NBC News|

#entertainment #hbo #indigenous-women

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

Lily Gladstone's Powerful Response to 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and Indigenous Advocacy

Lily Gladstone tears up during her speech at Variety's Power of Woman event, where she was honored for her advocacy work for Indigenous women's rights. She discusses the importance of accurately portraying the abuse faced by Indigenous women in the film "Killers of the Flower Moon" and highlights the work of the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) in addressing violence against Indigenous women. Gladstone praises Leonardo DiCaprio's activism and emphasizes the need for honoring tribal governments and treaties. She also shares her personal journey as an actor and how the NIWRC supported her. Gladstone's performance in "Flower Moon" has made her a major awards contender, potentially becoming the first Native American Oscar nominee.

via Variety|

#activism #entertainment #indigenous-women

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Commissioner Angela Conley's Mission: Improving Heart Health for Black and Indigenous Women"

Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley, who suffered a heart attack at the age of 45, is now dedicated to raising awareness about heart health among Black and Indigenous women. Conley aims to address the health disparities that exist in these communities and advocate for better access to healthcare and resources for prevention and treatment of heart disease.

via Star Tribune|

#black-women #health #health-disparities

society2 years ago•9 min saved

Indigenous Mexican Women Embrace Ancestral Practices to Reclaim Power

Indigenous women in the Costa Chica de Guerrero region of Mexico are reclaiming their power through ancestral practices and traditional midwifery. They have established Indigenous women's centers called CAMIs, which provide support for sexual and reproductive rights. These centers aim to address the challenges faced by Indigenous and Afro-descendant women, such as maternal deaths, marginalization, poverty, and discrimination. Through local actions and strategies, these women are working to improve maternal health and reproductive rights in their communities.

via NPR|

#ancestral-practices #costa-chica-de-guerrero #indigenous-women