Rep. Bryan Lamont Arrington
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Honestly seeing the videos pop up instantly triggered me but looking at research it seems like there is nothing foul going on and it may be women reported missing as they leave the reservations but for me its unknown. We will and must protect our women from predators of all kind https://pic.x.com/tYDhaeIadT
SHUT IT DOWN NOW! Shimelesse Mekbeb "Shimmy" (also known as Shimmy Cash or Shimmy2) is the primary operator, producer!!!!!!!!!!!!
is NDNGIRLS.COM legit and are the missing indigenous women on there?
Yes, there have been cases where Indigenous women who were missing (often in the context of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women or MMIW/MMIP crisis) have been found alive, including situations where they were being exploited in the sex industry or human trafficking networks. However, these "rescues" or recoveries are relatively rare compared to the scale of the crisis, where many cases end in murder, long-term disappearance, or unresolved outcomes.The MMIW crisis is deeply linked to sex trafficking and exploitation. Indigenous women and girls are disproportionately affected—despite making up a small percentage of the population (e.g., around 4-5% in Canada or ~1-2% in the US), they represent 30-70% of sex trafficking victims in various studies and reports from organizations like the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC), Thomson Reuters research, and others. Factors include historical trauma from colonization, poverty, jurisdictional gaps on tribal lands, and targeted grooming by traffickers (often luring women to urban areas with false promises of jobs or relationships).Key Examples and EvidenceIn Canada, a 2025 Thomson Reuters report ("Missing and Stolen") used geospatial analysis of missing persons cases and sex ads featuring Indigenous women. It highlighted overlaps, including a specific case where an Indigenous woman reported missing in Ontario was quickly identified in an escort ad over 100 km away—showing a rapid shift from disappearance to trafficking exploitation. While not always resulting in immediate rescue, such data has been recommended to help locate and recover individuals faster in hotspots like Winnipeg, Edmonton, and other urban areas.
Survivor stories document escapes or extractions: For instance, advocates like Jamie Gladue (a survivor and MMIW advocate in Edmonton) and Bridget Perrier (trafficked from age 12 in Canada) have shared experiences of being pulled into the sex trade as Indigenous women, later escaping or receiving help to rebuild. Organizations like the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) run programs for "successful extraction" of Indigenous women from trafficking situations through multi-partner networks.
Broader reports note that some missing women are later found in sex trafficking operations (e.g., via investigations into ads or raids), though exact public case counts are limited due to underreporting, privacy for survivors, and focus on murdered cases. Resources emphasize that many "missing" women may be alive but trapped in exploitative situations rather than deceased.
Challenges and ContextRescues are complicated by:Underreporting and misclassification of cases.
Jurisdictional issues (tribal vs. state/federal law enforcement).
Lack of training for identifying trafficking victims.
Systemic barriers like racism, poverty, and prior involvement in child welfare systems that increase vulnerability.
Many Indigenous women do escape or are helped out of these situations through survivor-led organizations, anti-trafficking programs, and community efforts. Groups like NIWRC, Polaris Project, and local tribal coalitions provide support, advocacy, and pathways to healing for survivors. If you're asking about a specific case, region, or looking for ways to support MMIW efforts (e.g., reporting tips, resources, or organizations), provide more details—I can help point to reliable sources or hotlines (like the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 in the US). The focus remains on prevention, justice, and supporting survivors rather than sensationalizing exploitation. Recent Recoveries of Missing Indigenous Women and Children (2024-2026)Based on available reports and news from 2024-2026, here is a compiled list of documented recoveries of missing indigenous women and children. Note that "recoveries" in the context of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis often refer to the discovery of remains rather than live rescues, as many cases end tragically. I focused on cases where individuals were found (alive or deceased) during this timeframe, including locations and involved parties (e.g., law enforcement, community groups, or perpetrators where known). Data is drawn from public sources, and due to the sensitivity of these cases, details on perpetrators are included only when charged or convicted. Very few live recoveries were reported in recent years; most involve remains.Name
Age
Missing Date
Recovery Date
Location
Status
Involved Groups/Perpetrators
Emily Pike
14
January 27, 2025
February 14, 2025
Near Highway 60, Mesa, Arizona, USA (remains found on a trail)
Deceased (murdered, dismembered remains in garbage bags)
No specific recovery groups mentioned; case highlighted by MMIW advocates and community awareness efforts.
Perpetrator not identified publicly.
Michelle Jade Elbow Shield
Not specified (adult)
September 2023
February 2025 (exact date not specified)
Not publicly detailed (likely Canada or USA, based on MMIW context)
Deceased (remains located and identified)
No specific groups mentioned; case shared via indigenous advocacy networks for prayers and awareness.
@AmericanIndian8
Perpetrator not identified.
Sahela Toka Win Sangrait
21
August 11, 2024 (approx.)
March 4, 2025
Near Hill City, South Dakota, USA (decomposed body found by hiker, south of Pennington-Custer County line)
Deceased (murdered; body hidden under a coffee table)
Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit (BIA MMU), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
kotatv.com +10
Perpetrator: Quinterius Chappelle (24, U.S. airman, charged with second-degree murder; abusive relationship). Second person (Durand) charged in connection, details unclear.
Nicole Bell
Not specified (adult)
2017
May 5, 2025
Mount Ida, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada (Shuswap area)
Deceased (remains found)
Community searchers combing the area; linked to ongoing searches for related missing women (Caitlin Potts and Deanna Wertz).
@AmericanIndian8
Perpetrator not identified.
Sherry Michelle Ahenakew
40
June 12, 2025
July 22, 2025
Rural area near Victoire, Saskatchewan, Canada
Deceased (suspicious death)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
@AmericanIndian8
Perpetrator not identified publicly.
Morgan Harris
Not specified (adult)
Early May 2022
2025 (specific date not detailed)
Prairie Green Landfill near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Deceased (murdered)
Families and indigenous communities advocated for the search; Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and other agencies conducted recovery.
nytimes.com +2
Perpetrator: Jeremy Anthony Michael Skibicki (serial killer, sentenced in 2024).
Marcedes Myran
Not specified (adult)
Early May 2022
2025 (specific date not detailed)
Prairie Green Landfill near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Deceased (murdered)
Same as above for Morgan Harris.
nytimes.com +2
Perpetrator: Jeremy Anthony Michael Skibicki.
No confirmed cases of indigenous women or children found alive and rescued from exploitation (e.g., sex industry) were identified in public reports for 2025-2026, though advocacy groups like the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) and BIA MMU continue efforts that may lead to unreported or ongoing rescues.
bia.gov +1
The MMIW crisis remains underreported, with systemic issues like jurisdictional gaps contributing to delays.
congress.gov +1
For support or to report tips, contact organizations like NIWRC or the BIA Missing and Murdered Unit. If you have details on a specific case, I can look into it further.
Recent Recoveries of Missing Indigenous Women and Children (2024-2026)Based on available reports and news from 2024-2026, here is a compiled list of documented recoveries of missing indigenous women and children. Note that "recoveries" in the context of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis often refer to the discovery of remains rather than live rescues, as many cases end tragically. I focused on cases where individuals were found (alive or deceased) during this timeframe, including locations and involved parties (e.g., law enforcement, community groups, or perpetrators where known). Data is drawn from public sources, and due to the sensitivity of these cases, details on perpetrators are included only when charged or convicted. Very few live recoveries were reported in recent years; most involve remains.Name
Age
Missing Date
Recovery Date
Location
Status
Involved Groups/Perpetrators
Emily Pike
14
January 27, 2025
February 14, 2025
Near Highway 60, Mesa, Arizona, USA (remains found on a trail)
Deceased (murdered, dismembered remains in garbage bags)
No specific recovery groups mentioned; case highlighted by MMIW advocates and community awareness efforts.
Perpetrator not identified publicly.
Michelle Jade Elbow Shield
Not specified (adult)
September 2023
February 2025 (exact date not specified)
Not publicly detailed (likely Canada or USA, based on MMIW context)
Deceased (remains located and identified)
No specific groups mentioned; case shared via indigenous advocacy networks for prayers and awareness.
@AmericanIndian8
Perpetrator not identified.
Sahela Toka Win Sangrait
21
August 11, 2024 (approx.)
March 4, 2025
Near Hill City, South Dakota, USA (decomposed body found by hiker, south of Pennington-Custer County line)
Deceased (murdered; body hidden under a coffee table)
Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit (BIA MMU), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
kotatv.com +10
Perpetrator: Quinterius Chappelle (24, U.S. airman, charged with second-degree murder; abusive relationship). Second person (Durand) charged in connection, details unclear.
Nicole Bell
Not specified (adult)
2017
May 5, 2025
Mount Ida, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada (Shuswap area)
Deceased (remains found)
Community searchers combing the area; linked to ongoing searches for related missing women (Caitlin Potts and Deanna Wertz).
@AmericanIndian8
Perpetrator not identified.
Sherry Michelle Ahenakew
40
June 12, 2025
July 22, 2025
Rural area near Victoire, Saskatchewan, Canada
Deceased (suspicious death)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
@AmericanIndian8
Perpetrator not identified publicly.
Morgan Harris
Not specified (adult)
Early May 2022
2025 (specific date not detailed)
Prairie Green Landfill near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Deceased (murdered)
Families and indigenous communities advocated for the search; Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and other agencies conducted recovery.
nytimes.com +2
Perpetrator: Jeremy Anthony Michael Skibicki (serial killer, sentenced in 2024).
Marcedes Myran
Not specified (adult)
Early May 2022
2025 (specific date not detailed)
Prairie Green Landfill near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Deceased (murdered)
Same as above for Morgan Harris.
nytimes.com +2
Perpetrator: Jeremy Anthony Michael Skibicki.
No confirmed cases of indigenous women or children found alive and rescued from exploitation (e.g., sex industry) were identified in public reports for 2025-2026, though advocacy groups like the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) and BIA MMU continue efforts that may lead to unreported or ongoing rescues.
bia.gov +1
The MMIW crisis remains underreported, with systemic issues like jurisdictional gaps contributing to delays.
congress.gov +1
For support or to report tips, contact organizations like NIWRC or the BIA Missing and Murdered Unit. If you have details on a specific case, I can look into it further.
The 2014 Change.org petition you're asking about is titled "Get the site NDNgirls.com removed." It was created on or around June 18, 2014, and targeted the adult website NDNGirls.com (run by Shimmy/Shimmy Cash) for removal.Key Details from the PetitionPetitioner/Target: It was addressed to the American Indian Movement (AIM), a prominent Indigenous rights organization, though it's unclear if AIM formally endorsed or acted on it.
Main Accusations:The operator (Shimmy, described as a "racist black man") was accused of carrying out a legacy of racism against Native Americans.
He was criticized for having a "secondary colonizer mentality" (compared to historical figures like Buffalo Soldiers who aided U.S. forces against Indigenous peoples).
The petition claimed he traveled from reservation to reservation to sexually and financially exploit Native women based on a "sick fetish."
It alleged he mocked Native American men while fetishizing and disrespecting Indigenous people and culture.
The use of "NDNgirls.com" (using "NDN," a common shorthand for Indigenous/Indian in Native communities) was seen as exploitative and disrespectful.
Broader Context: The petition framed the site as part of ongoing harm to Indigenous women, tying into issues like fetishization, exploitation, and historical trauma from colonization. Pornography itself wasn't condemned outright, but the targeted approach to Indigenous women was.
Outcome/Impact: No evidence shows the petition succeeded in getting the site removed. NDNGirls.com remained active for years afterward (and appears to have persisted in some form based on later references). Change.org petitions often raise awareness but rarely lead to direct shutdowns of legal adult sites unless they violate platform policies or laws (e.g., no reports of legal action here). It gained some visibility in discussions of Indigenous representation in porn but didn't generate widespread mainstream media coverage or force changes.
Related Academic/Contextual MentionsThe site has been critiqued in scholarly work, such as a 2020 article in Porn Studies ("NDNGirls and Pocahotties: Native American and First Nations representation in settler colonial pornography and erotica"). It analyzes NDNGirls.com as an example of how Indigenous women are portrayed in porn, highlighting issues like fetishization, inaccurate racial categorizations of performers, and settler colonial dynamics. The article notes Shimmy's operations (e.g., filming in places like Thunder Bay, described critically in his own site content) but doesn't reference the 2014 petition directly.This petition aligns with broader Indigenous advocacy against exploitative media portrayals, especially amid the MMIW crisis, though it was specific to this one site. If you're looking for the current status of the petition page (it may still be live on Change.org for historical viewing) or related discussions, let me know for more targeted checks. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis—also referred to as MMIWG (including Girls), MMIWG2S+ (adding Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other identities), or MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous People)—is an ongoing human rights and public safety emergency affecting Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit, American Indian, Alaska Native) women, girls, and gender-diverse people in the United States and Canada. It stems from systemic factors including historical and ongoing colonization, intergenerational trauma from residential/boarding schools and forced assimilation, racism, jurisdictional gaps in law enforcement (especially on tribal/reservation lands), poverty, intimate partner violence, and links to human trafficking.The crisis is characterized by disproportionately high rates of disappearances, murders, and violence compared to non-Indigenous populations. Accurate statistics are challenging due to inconsistent data collection, underreporting, misclassification of Indigenous identity, jurisdictional issues, and lack of centralized national databases. Many cases go unreported or unresolved, leading advocacy groups like the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) and others to emphasize that official numbers likely undercount the scale.Key Statistics (US-Focused, Based on Available Data)Indigenous women face murder rates more than 10 times the national average in some regions or counties.
Indigenous women are more than twice as likely to experience violence overall compared to other demographics.
One in three Indigenous women experience sexual assault in their lifetime.
55.5% experience violent assault by an intimate partner; 66.4% face psychological aggression from partners.
67% of reported assaults involve non-Indigenous perpetrators.
70% of assaults go unreported.
In a 2016 National Crime Information Center report, there were 5,712 cases of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls (though this is considered an undercount, and more recent comprehensive figures remain limited due to data gaps).
Indigenous women are 10 times more likely to be murdered or go missing than other women in some US contexts.
The US Department of Justice and initiatives like Operation Lady Justice (launched 2019) and Savanna's Act (2020) aim to improve coordination and data, but challenges persist, including links to human trafficking and extractive industries in some areas.Key Statistics (Canada-Focused, Based on Available Data)Indigenous women represent 16% of all female homicide victims while making up only about 4-5% of the female population.
Indigenous women are 400% more likely to go missing than non-Indigenous Canadians.
The 2019 National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) concluded the crisis amounts to a genocide, documenting thousands of cases and issuing 231 Calls for Justice.
Historical estimates: Over 1,200 Indigenous women and girls murdered or missing per year (from the National Inquiry's work); the Native Women's Association of Canada documented 582 cases since the 1960s (with many more post-2000).
A 2025 Thomson Reuters report ("Missing and Stolen") highlighted concentrations in urban areas like Winnipeg (Manitoba accounts for 21% of national MMIW cases from 2010–April 2024), Edmonton, and the Prince Albert-Regina-Saskatoon triangle, with overlaps between disappearances and sex ads indicative of trafficking.
Estimates suggest around 4,000 Indigenous women and girls (plus 600 men/boys) went missing or were murdered between 1956 and 2016.
From 2009–2021, 490 Indigenous women and girls were homicide victims (60% First Nations, 8% Inuit, 7% Métis; Indigenous identity unknown for 24%).
Indigenous women are 2.7 times more likely to experience intimate partner violence, a key contributor to disappearances and murders.
Broader Context and ChallengesData Gaps: Both countries lack fully reliable, centralized tracking. Efforts like Statistics Canada's work on disaggregated data and police-reported Indigenous identity (ongoing through 2025–2026) aim to improve this, but progress is slow.
Links to Exploitation: Many cases intersect with sex trafficking/human trafficking, with traffickers targeting Indigenous women migrating to urban areas.
Awareness and Action: May 5 is recognized as Red Dress Day/National Day of Awareness in both countries. The NIWRC leads annual Weeks of Action (e.g., May 5–9, 2025), and grassroots movements emphasize "No More Stolen Sisters."
Ongoing Efforts: Advocacy pushes for better data, jurisdictional reforms, trauma-informed supports, and implementation of inquiry recommendations. However, reports (e.g., from Native Women's Association of Canada) describe federal progress in Canada as limited or a "failure" in some areas.
These figures highlight an epidemic of violence rooted in systemic inequities. For support, resources, or to report tips, contact organizations like NIWRC (niwrc.org), the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888 in the US), or local Indigenous advocacy groups. If you're seeking stats for a specific region, year, or aspect (e.g., trafficking links), provide more details for deeper focus. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis extends beyond women and girls to include Indigenous men and boys, though public attention, advocacy, and data collection have historically focused more on women/girls (MMIW/MMIWG). The broader MMIP framework recognizes that Indigenous men face disproportionately high rates of violence, disappearance, and homicide, rooted in the same systemic issues: colonization, intergenerational trauma, racism, jurisdictional challenges on tribal lands, poverty, over-policing/under-protection, and links to factors like substance use, incarceration, or extractive industries (e.g., "man camps" near resource projects).Data on Indigenous men is even more limited than for women due to underreporting, misclassification of Indigenous identity, fragmented databases, and less centralized tracking. Official statistics often undercount cases, and many sources emphasize that numbers for all genders are incomplete.Key Statistics on MMIP for Men and Boys (US and Canada)Lifetime violent victimization: In the US, about 82% of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) men report experiencing violent victimization in their lifetime (comparable to 84% for AI/AN women), far higher than non-Indigenous men.
Homicide and missing persons: US data shows Indigenous people overall are overrepresented in violent crime victimization. For example:Approximately 1,500 AI/AN missing persons cases are in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) at various points.
Around 2,700 murder/non-negligent homicide cases involving AI/AN victims reported to federal systems.
In NamUs (national missing/unidentified persons database), AI/AN cases make up about 3.5% of entries (vs. ~1.1% of the US population).
Canada-specific estimates: Historical figures (1956–2016) suggest around 600 Indigenous men and boys went missing or were murdered (compared to ~4,000 women/girls in similar estimates). Indigenous men face high rates of homicide, often linked to interpersonal violence, policing issues, or deaths in custody.
Broader violence rates: Indigenous men experience elevated risks of intimate partner violence (though lower than women in some metrics), psychological aggression, and other harms. Perpetrators are often non-Indigenous in many cases, similar to patterns for women.
Recent trends (2024–2026): No comprehensive new national breakdowns isolate men/boys for 2024–2026, but state/task force reports (e.g., Wyoming's MMIP updates) and federal efforts note ongoing cases across genders. Advocacy groups report persistent issues, with men/boys sometimes less visible in media/awareness campaigns.
Challenges Specific to Men and BoysCases often involve higher stigma around reporting (e.g., assumptions of voluntary disappearance, involvement in criminal activity, or substance issues).
Less gendered advocacy: While MMIW campaigns highlight sexual violence and trafficking (more commonly affecting women/girls), men's cases may tie more to homicide, police interactions, incarceration, or economic factors.
Some regions recognize "MMIMB" (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men and Boys) or use inclusive terms like MMIR (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives) to cover all genders.
Efforts and ResourcesThe Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit (MMU) and FBI address MMIP cases for all genders, including unsolved homicides and missing persons in Indian Country.
Databases like the Sovereign Bodies Institute MMIP Database track cases across genders/ages (from 1900–present, expanded beyond US/Canada).
Initiatives like Operation Lady Justice, Savanna's Act, and Not Invisible Act Commission improve data, coordination, and responses for all MMIP.
Grassroots and state efforts (e.g., New Mexico's MMIP Portal, Wyoming task force reports) include men/boys in awareness and investigations.
The crisis affects entire communities, with men/boys comprising a significant portion of victims despite less spotlight. Reliable sources stress that data gaps hinder full understanding, and advocacy calls for better tracking, trauma-informed support, and justice reforms. For specific cases, regions, or ways to help (e.g., reporting tips to the FBI or BIA), share more details—I can point to resources like the National Human Trafficking Hotline (if relevant) or tribal coalitions. Organizations such as the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) and others increasingly use inclusive MMIP framing.