41 Best Indigenous Women Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Welcome! All My Relations is a podcast hosted by Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip), and Temryss Lane (Lummi Nation) to explore our relationships— relationships to land, to our creatural relatives, and to one another.  Each episode invites guests to delve into a different topic facing Native American peoples today. We keep it real, play some games, laugh a lot, and even cry sometimes. We invite you to join us! more

Season 3: Trouble in SweetwaterViolence. Retaliation. Disappearances. The Navajo Nation is 27,000 square miles of remote terrain with just over 200 tribal police officers. This season on Stolen, Connie Walker's investigation into the cases of two missing women leads her on a search for justice in a place where people say you can get away with murder.Reporting for Stolen: Trouble in Sweetwater was supported by the International Women's Media Foundation's (IWMF) Fund for Indigenous Journalists reporting on issues related to Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) with a concentration on women, girls, Two-Spirit, and transgender people.Season 2: Surviving St. Michael's Last May, investigative journalist Connie Walker came upon a story about her late father she'd never heard before. One night back in the late 1970s while he was working as an officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, he pulled over a suspected drunk driver. He walked up to the vehicle and came face-to-face with a ghost from his past—a residential school priest. What happened on the road that night set in motion an investigation that would send Connie deep into her own past, trying to uncover the secrets of her family and the legacy of trauma passed down through the generations.In Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's, Connie unearths how her family's story fits into one of Canada's darkest chapters: the residential school system.Season 1: The Search for JermainIn 2018, a young Indigenous mother named Jermain Charlo left a bar in Missoula, Montana, and was never seen again. After two years and thousands of hours of investigative work, police believe they are close to solving the mystery of what happened to her. We go inside the investigation, tracking down leads and joining search parties through the dense mountains of the Flathead Reservation. As we unravel this mystery, Stolen: The Search for Jermain examines what it means to be an Indigenous woman in America.Stolen is hosted by Connie Walker. more

What happens when one of the 'good guys' turns out to be a bad guy? The highly-acclaimed true crime podcast series In Her Defence returns with In Her Defence: Breach of Trust. This seven-episode season explores the case of Sgt. Robert Semenchuck, a Regina police officer who preyed on hundreds of vulnerable women using information from police databases.Some of those women risked it all to expose him, and hold him accountable. But would the system punish one of its own? Hosted by award-winning crime reporter Jana G. Pruden, and based on more than 50 hours of exclusive interviews with dozens of women, police officers, lawyers and legal experts, In Her Defence: Breach of Trust reveals serious gaps in the way law enforcement agencies in Canada are policing themselves, and the serious harm women are suffering as a result.Launching September 8, 2026. Follow In Her Defence now, so you don't miss an episode. more

Nakkiah and Miranda have conversations Australia is uncomfortable having—about sex, relationships, dating, power, and, most difficult of all, race. more

Life Jolt — prison slang for a life sentence — examines the lives of women navigating Canada's correctional system. Our team gained unprecedented access to the Grand Valley Institution prison — the federal pen for women in Ontario — for a full year. We followed women going into prison for the first time, spoke with lifers who have been there for years, and parolees as they left. Hosted by Rosemary Green, a former inmate herself, Life Jolt focuses on individual women's stories and the realities of prison life, and explores a wide range of issues including parenting behind bars, segregation, the over-representation of Indigenous women, addiction, trauma and the many obstacles of reintegration. more

Two Eastern Band Cherokee women investigating the MMIP crisis from inside Indian Country by combining case storytelling, lived experience, Indigenous perspective, systemic analysis and the personalities of two longtime friends. more

On Matriarch Movement, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild sets out to amplify Indigenous voices from Canada to Turtle Island and beyond. In her interviews, she highlights issues that Indigenous people face while challenging the mainstream narrative surrounding Indigenous identity. By showcasing Indigenous role models with a focus on our matriarchs and two spirit voices, language revitalization, sustainability, and reclamation, Shayla's mission is to inspire the next seven generations. more

Join award-winning podcast host Pam Palmater, Mi'kmaw lawyer, prof, best-selling author & human rights advocate, as she shares the stories of Indigenous warriors and activists on the front lines of protecting Indigenous lands, peoples, and cultures. Created, written, hosted, and edited by Pam Palmater and produced by Warrior Life Studios Inc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Two aunties sharing and examining the world through the lense of an Anishinaabe and Blackfoot experience. Indigenous Vision (IV) is led by an all-Indigenous team who work to 'revitalize Indigenous communities - culture, people, and land - by providing educational resources through quality programs that promote well-being.' Based in Montana and Arizona. Produced by Melissa Spence and Souta Calling Last more

Hosted by Mundanara Bayles who was born and raised in Redfern (Sydney) Australia and currently lives in Queensland. The Black Magic Woman Podcast is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly First Nations people from Australia and around the world sharing their stories about their journey to highlight the diversity amongst First Nations peoples and the resilience of her people. She hopes these stories inspire her listeners and also create a better understanding of what First Nations Peoples culture and history. Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. Mundanara makes people feel relaxed and comfortable as if they were sitting around the kitchen table just having a yarn. It's the way First Nations people have been building relationships and getting to know each other for tens of thousands of years. She draws from a long family history in the media industry and has grown up in culturally strong, politically active family who have been at the forefront of the Aboriginal Rights movement since the 1960's. Mundanara sees this platform as an opportunity to share her cultural knowledge and insights to her audience in a non confrontational way that brings people along with her to create change for a better Australia. To connect more with Mundanara check out the work she does with her elders at www.theblackcard.com.au If you'd like to support the show by making a financial contribution, visit www.theblackcard.com.au Any help is appreciated and goes a long way. I encourage to get behind any First Nations media, contribute, share and be apart of positive change that Australia needs. more

Canada is facing a crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. TAKEN the Podcast investigates these tragic stories from across the country, and links together clues that might one day bring these cases to justice. more

In the lives of Native Americans, we all have one thing in common- bloodlines. The bloodlines are what connect our past to our future. In this podcast, we talk with Indigenous women who are impacting their world for the better in big ways and small ways, while never forgetting to go back to their roots. Join, Jeane Burgess, member of the Peoria Tribe of Oklahoma, as she has conversations with powerful Native American women who are making a difference in their neighborhood, communities and their world. Please subscribe, share, and review Bloodlines. Thank you for joining us here. more

Auntie Up! is a celebration of Indigenous women talking about the important s***. Aunties can be counted on to speak their truth without the sugar-coating. They will tell you straight up what you need to know and they aren't afraid to mince words. It is an unfiltered conversation into the Indigenous world view -- or at least the Auntie world view. more

Stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Exploring cases and stories about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Men and members of the LGBTQ 2 Spirit community. more

Sharing stories and creating space to talk about the highs and lows of sobriety as young Indigenous women.

I look in to some Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Ontario, Canada.

In this podcast, an Indigenous woman and a white settler woman — both Anabaptists — uncover the deep structure of colonization that systematically deprives Indigenous Peoples of their human rights today. This deep structure — called the Doctrine of Discovery— is rooted in church doctrines that originated in the15th century and that still justify current laws and policies that justify the removal of land from Indigenous Peoples.Together, Sarah Augustine and Sheri Hostetler started a coalition of Anabaptist people of faith that seek to dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery. Sarah is an activist and scholar, the descendant of the Tewa People, and a displaced person. Sheri is a Mennonite pastor in San Francisco and an activist. more

Gizhiiwekweg: Women Who Speak Clearly With A Strong Voice is an all Indigenous female podcast of baby lawyers engaged in an unfiltered conversation over current legal and political news topics. more

This segment will include one podcast that explains the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. more

Want to feel more connected to culture, community, and the living world? Join Kahstoserakwathe as Indigenous changemakers share how they are revitalizing languages, caring for land, and building stronger futures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to the Relentless Indigenous Woman podcast—a space for uncensored and unapologetic conversations on the lived realities of Indigenous Peoples. Hosted by Dr. Candace Manitopyes, a proud Moose Cree First Nation educator, advocate, and scholar, this podcast invites you to listen, grow, and take meaningful action. With a community of over 750,000 followers across social media, Dr. Manitopyes has become a powerful voice in bold Indigenous education, truth-telling, and solidarity. Here, education becomes rebellion. Resistance. Revolution. Whether you are an Indigenous listener or an ally committed to learning, this podcast exists to challenge, inspire, and empower. www.relentlessindigenouswoman.ca more

LHAP is centered around the Urban Indigenous experience in NYC. We will talk about guests Homelands and How and Why they came to the big city. We will also cover culture and fashion as it is a big part of the Podcast Hosts' life. Being a fat, brown woman working in Fashion for over 20 years I've heard it all! Let's Have a Powwow is inspired by those cringe moments we've had in professional settings where someone has suggested 'having a powwow' to discuss work stuff. We are reclaiming the word! So join in and enjoy indigenous excellence. Don't worry, everyone is invited, we will also feature some of my favorite Allies! more

The tea is on! Guided by the experiences, perspectives and stories of First Nations and Métis women, Settle Down is hosted by strong Indigenous business owners sharing their roadmap to entrepreneurship — a vulnerable, real and endless journey of lessons learned. more

'The Indigenous Woman: Not Your Average Warrior' Podcast uncovers the experiences, challenges, and lessons that have shaped today's Indigenous women.​ If you've ever wondered who the woman behind the warrior is, then you'll want to listen! A warrior is not simply a fighter. She is so much more. She is bravery, resilience, and strength incarnate. She has remodeled herself from her fiery experiences and forged herself into a force for both protection and healing of herself and others. The Indigenous Woman Podcast's interview style goes in depth about what has shaped these women to become the powerful warriors they are.​ So, sit back, relax, and be inspired to make your dreams a reality. You have a Warrior within you. It's time to let her out! Learn more at www.indigenouswomanpodcast.com more

This is a platform to share my process and journey as a New Zealand born, Samoan women, scientist. As well as chatting to other indigenous scientists about their journey. more

Four in five American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence. More than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. This podcast will examine how domestic violence can unfold; barriers to justice; discuss the impacts for survivors; and the many ways to advance healing from trauma. Preventing missing and murdered indigenous women and children requires improved knowledge about the ways violence permeates indigenous lives. It also requires that we examine the strength, resiliency, hope, and love within indigenous history and culture. Welcome to all listeners! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annie-belcourt17/support more

Conversations about issues affecting indigenous women throughout the world. Women's eNews, the award-winning, global women's news organization, is launching a new series, Indigenous Women Leaders Speak Out, which will tell of the originative work and lives of female leaders of Indigenous communities in both the US and Canada. This series will be led by Teresa Stack, President emeritus of The Nation, the oldest weekly publication in the US, who will serve as the series' Lead Editor and Producer. more

All about missing and murdered indigenous women and girls in Canada.

Stolen Voices is a podcast from G4 Justice, hosted by Nicole Robertson and co-hosted/produced by Gregory White. The show focuses on the realities of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and human trafficking, with an emphasis on clear, grounded conversations. Each episode aims to bring forward perspectives that are often missing or misunderstood, while staying rooted in respect for the communities at the center of these issues. The approach is straightforward—listen, learn, and share information that can support awareness and change.Most episodes feature guests from a range of sectors, including policing, government, survivors, activists, and non-profit organizations. These discussions highlight how different systems and experiences intersect, without overcomplicating or sensationalizing the issues. In addition to interviews, some episodes focus on current events, breaking down relevant news stories and headlines to help listeners better understand what's happening in real time and why it matters.New episodes are released twice a month, every second Wednesday. Stolen Voices is intended for anyone looking to stay informed and engaged, whether through lived experience, professional work, or personal interest. For questions, collaboration, or to get in touch, you can reach the team at ****@gmail.com more

28 Beads Later is a horror and pop culture podcast hosted by two Native women who spend way too much time thinking about movies, games, and the stories that stick with us long after the credits roll. From new releases and cult favorites to survival horror games and hidden gems, each episode features reviews, rankings, hot takes, and plenty of laughs. We'll also bring on guests from across Indigenous and horror spaces to talk about why we love the things that scare us. more

Unapologetic About That is a no-filter, heart-forward podcast for women and sapphics building real community. Hosted by storyteller, bruja, and queer mom Nat Farfan , the show is an invitation to live louder, love deeper, and stop shrinking. Each episode weaves storytelling, ancestral wisdom, sapphic joy, and feminist defiance. We talk healing, identity, motherhood, spirituality, and yes - lesbian talk (U-Hauls, scissoring, and everything in between). It's not a political podcast, but when you're queer, Indigenous, and unapologetically visible, existence is resistance. Light your palo santo, pour the cafecito, get comfy - and let's be unapologetic about all of it. more

A thrival guide for Indigenous Women and others. A podcast dedicated to Native, Black, and women of color that identify with their ancestors pre colonial traditions. I discuss ways to cultivate joy and sovereignty through self mastery, shadow work and spiritual tools for protection. more

Since 2005, over a dozen Indigenous women have been murdered or found dead under suspicious circumstances in Montreal. Many of these deaths occurred under the veil of a broader pattern of violence, perpetrated by a serial predator. A man whose violence went unchecked for decades. Most of these deaths have occurred in the Cabot Square area of downtown Montreal, a historic gathering place for urban Indigenous people, which has since become a site of violence and exploitation of Indigenous women and girls.'Manufactured Death: A Story of MMIWG2S+ in Montreal' is a podcast about the rampant violence and sexual exploitation of Indigenous women and children in the Cabot Square area of Montreal, spanning decades, and how the failure of police, community organizations, the media, and the city itself to intervene lead to the deaths of countless Indigenous women. These deaths were not natural, but rather, through repeated and systemic neglect of Cabot Square and the Indigenous women who occupy this area, they were manufactured, socially constructed. In failing to do something, we all let this happen. In positioning Cabot Square as a 'sore spot' of Montreal, this created a space where violence against Indigenous women and girls was and still is, permissible.This podcast spans the history of the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, trans and 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+) in Montreal, and how Cabot Square has become the epicentre for this violence. Beyond just looking at individual cases, this story takes a more expansive look, situating the current crisis of MMIWG2S+ in Montreal within Canada's broader system of colonialism and genocide.This show is an urgent call to action in fighting for justice for these women, will you join us? To learn more, visit: www.justiceforcabotsquare.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Empowering Indigenous Women Through StorytellingVoices of Esquao is a storytelling platform dedicated to amplifying the voices, experiences, and leadership of Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit+ people.Produced by the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, this podcast shares lived truths, cultural knowledge, and conversations that matter — from advocacy and justice to healing, leadership, and community empowerment.Through thoughtful dialogue and real stories, we celebrate the role, value, and achievements of Indigenous women while building greater awareness of the work happening on the ground. Each episode highlights the programs, partnerships, and initiatives that are shaping positive outcomes and creating meaningful opportunities.Esquao stands at the forefront of breaking down barriers — shaping policy, collaborating with partners, and advancing solutions that strengthen families and communities.These are the voices leading change.These are the stories shaping the future. more

Mana wāhine leading Māori and indigenous women's health and wellbeing through research, community health, clinical practice, the arts, and more. Disrupting systems for the greater good. Hosted by Dr Kendall Stevenson and Francesca Storey. more

Wi'yan Speaks is a podcast hosted by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe member leader Marlo Hunte-Beaubrun exploring conversations at the intersection of Indigenous identity, culture, community and women's leadership. Through candid dialogue, personal stories, and thoughtful reflection, she discuses everything from ancestral knowledge, language, and empowerment to current events, social justice, healing, motherhood, and everyday life. Marlo is raw, honest, powerful, and the aunty that will guide you in your leadership journey. more

Why Indigenous Women Love. And Laugh. is a multilingual podcast about Indigenous women, memory, language, love, survival, and humour. Hosted by Aivana Enmynkau, a Naukan Yupik, the podcast brings together intimate conversations, family histories, oral memory, and reflections on Indigenous life across borders. Some episodes are recorded in Russian, English, or Indigenous languages, with narration or translation when possible. This is a podcast about women who carry stories, protect language, care for their people, remember what others tried to erase, and still find the strength to laugh. Love is the ground beneath everything. Especially when you are Indigenous. more

Beneath the Red Sky is a groundbreaking true-crime investigative podcast.Each episode journeys into the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous men and women — the epidemic that mainstream media too often ignores. With powerful storytelling, survivor testimony, and deep investigative reporting, David and LaDonna expose systemic failures, challenge stereotypes, and amplify the voices of families still searching for answers.But this show is more than a series of cases — it's a movement. Beneath the Red Sky dives into the intersection of violence, addiction, trauma, and resilience, illuminating the humanity behind the headlines and demanding accountability from a system that has looked away for far too long.Because beneath the red sky lie stories that demand to be told — and we refuse to let them fade into silence. more

In todays episode I will be talking about the topic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Aboriginal women have had sterilization done to them without consent in Canada since the 1930s