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2025 National Week of Action for MMIWR

2025 National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives

Join the 2025 National Week of Action for MMIWR, May 5-9. Enough is enough— No more stolen sisters. No more… Read More ››

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual violence remains a crisis in Tribal communities, impacting Native women and relatives at alarmingly high… Read More ››

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Families of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places and Selena Not Afraid Fight for Justice in April 1 Court Hearings

The families of Kaysera and Selena invite the public to join them outside the… Read More ››

"A textured background featuring artistic illustrations of Indigenous women in traditional regalia, arranged in a repeating pattern. At the center, a quote in bold, uppercase font reads: 'A NATION IS NOT DEFEATED UNTIL THE HEARTS OF ITS WOMEN ARE ON THE GROUND.' The words 'A NATION IS NOT DEFEATED' appear in dark purple, while 'HEARTS OF ITS WOMEN ARE ON THE GROUND' is in deep red. Above the text, a stylized quotation mark symbol is present. Below, the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) log

NIWRC Celebrates Women’s History Month

The strength of Tribal Nations is rooted in the resilience, leadership, and survival of Native women. For… Read More ››

"Graphic for Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month featuring a stylized brain illustration filled with colorful flowers. The background is a gradient of purple hues with a subtle geometric pattern. The top includes logos for the Indigenous Safe Housing Center (STTARS) and the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC). The text 'TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH' curves around the brain illustration, and a bold orange banner with white text reads 'WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.' The website 'niwrc.or

March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

The NIWRC and our STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center recognize March as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month.… Read More ››

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Federal Court Rules in Favor of L.B., Awards $1.6 Million for Harm Caused by BIA Officer

On February 25, the United States District Court for the District of Montana… Read More ››

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Historic Trial in L.B. v. United States Set to Begin Tomorrow in Billings

On February 4, 2025, the trial will begin at the United States Courthouse in… Read More ››

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National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center Statement on President Biden’s Apology for Indian Boarding Schools

For more than a century, federal boarding schools enforced policies of forced… Read More ››

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National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center Launches Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2024

Throughout October, NIWRC will raise awareness about domestic violence, honor… Read More ››