In this first episode, our host Nicole Robertson discusses the intention behind Stolen Voices, a podcast created to confront the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and human trafficking impacting First Nations communities. Joined by producer Greg, the conversation opens with an honest and personal look at why this work matters—both professionally and deeply personally—and the responsibility they feel in amplifying voices that have too often been silenced or overlooked.

Nicole shares her perspective on the importance of storytelling as a tool for awareness, healing, and change, grounding the podcast in a commitment to truth, respect, and cultural sensitivity. Together, Nicole and Greg reflect on the gaps they’ve witnessed in public understanding, the systemic issues that continue to put Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people at risk, and the urgent need for conversations that are led by community, informed by lived experience, and rooted in accountability.

This episode also sets the tone for the season ahead, outlining what listeners can expect—from survivor-informed discussions and expert insights to community voices and real stories that highlight both the challenges and the resilience within Indigenous communities. Nicole and Greg emphasize that Stolen Voices is not just about raising awareness, but about fostering meaningful dialogue, supporting prevention, and contributing to real change.

Raw, reflective, and purposeful, this first episode invites listeners to step in with open minds and hearts, and to walk alongside those whose voices deserve to be heard.