The Story of Rosenda Strong

Rosenda Strong was a 31-year-old mother, sister, and beloved member of the Yakama Nation. In 2018, she disappeared after leaving home for what was supposed to be a short outing. Over nine months later, her body was found in a freezer in a remote location. Yet, years on, her family is still left with questions, without full justice, and without closure.In this episode of Vanished Voices, we tell Rosenda’s story—not just the tragedy of her disappearance, but the life she lived and the family who continues to fight for her. We also explore how her case sheds light on the larger Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis, one that impacts Native communities across the United States and Canada, and why voices like Rosenda’s must never be forgotten.To learn more about Rosenda's story and see the resources used in this episode, visit our Blog Here.ResourcesNational Indigenous Women’s Resource Center – MMIW Toolkit & Resources NIWRCStrongHearts Native Helpline (24/7 support) Office for Victims of CrimeAssociation on American Indian Affairs – Survivor Resources & Toolkits Association on American Indian AffairsNot Our Native Daughters (advocacy & awareness) Not Our Native DaughtersLakota People’s Law Project – MMIW Resource Guide lakotalaw.orgThe Vanished (Yakama Reservation missing persons project)Yakima Herald-RepublicU.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs – Missing and Murdered Indigenous People  bia.govMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls: A Snapshot of Data from 71 Urban Cities — UIHIMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Report — UIHIMissing or Murdered Indigenous Women: New Efforts Are Underway —  U.S. Government Accountability OfficeMissing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) — Congressional Research Congress.govThe Silent and Often Invisible Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls — National PartnershipReports on Violence Against Indigenous Women Are Gone from Federal Sites — 19th NewsThank you so much for listening to Vanished Voices. We truly appreciate you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.