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Antonia Unaqsiq Commack - Episode 114.
Antonia Unaqsiq Commack - Episode 114.
Antonia Unaqsiq Commack - Episode 114.
Saturday 20th January 2024
Join Antonia Unaqsiq Commack on 'The Anonymous Eskimo Podcast' as she advocates for missing and murdered indigenous people, emphasizing justice and community support.
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Get the buttons here!Antonia Unaqsiq Commack: Advocating for the Unheard Voices of Indigenous Communities
Episode Overview
- Antonia Unaqsiq Commack shares her journey as an MMIW advocate and her efforts to bring justice to missing and murdered indigenous people.
- She sheds light on systematic injustices faced by native communities and the victim-blaming culture perpetuated by law enforcement and media.
- Antonia highlights the need for cultural education and representation within law enforcement to address the issue effectively.
- She emphasizes the importance of community support and amplifying the stories of MMIW and MMIP to keep their cases alive.
- The episode delves into the emotional toll of advocating for the unheard voices and the significance of mental health support in recovery and healing.
These roles are not filled by Native people. And there's reasons why. We need people to see their faces and hear their stories. We can't forget about them.
In this episode of 'The Anonymous Eskimo Podcast', host Ralph Sara sits down with Antonia Unaqsiq Commack, an Inupiaq advocate from the Native Village of Shungnak. Living in Wasilla with her young son, Antonia's journey is one of resilience and dedication. After losing two of her closest friends to domestic violence, she became a fervent advocate for missing and murdered indigenous people (MMIP).
Her work spans across Alaska, where she has formed lasting connections with families who share similar heartbreaking experiences. Antonia's story is not just about advocacy; it's about fighting systemic injustices and challenging the victim-blaming culture often perpetuated by law enforcement and media. She passionately discusses the need for cultural education within law enforcement to better address these issues. Throughout the conversation, Antonia's determination and resilience are palpable as she navigates the emotional toll of her advocacy work.
She highlights the importance of community support and the power of sharing stories to keep the cases of MMIW and MMIP alive. This episode is a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by indigenous communities and the crucial role of mental health support in healing and recovery. It's a call to action for collective support and advocacy, urging listeners to amplify the voices of those who have been silenced.