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NIWRC FY17 On-Site Technical Assistance Opportunity

Once again, NIWRC is pleased to announce the availability of on-site technical assistance to tribal domestic… Read More ››

NIWRC Amicus Brief in Standing Rock Case

NIWRC Amicus Brief in Standing Rock Case

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) will be filing an amicus brief in the D.C. Circuit Court of… Read More ››

Call to Action: Your Support is Needed to Create a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls

Call to Action: Your Support is Needed to Create a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls

In response to the recent death of RoyLynn Rides Horse at the Crow Reservation on Tuesday and the murder of Hanna… Read More ››

Supreme Court Confirms that Federal Firearm Prohibition Applies to All Individuals Convicted of Domestic Violence

Supreme Court Confirms that Federal Firearm Prohibition Applies to All Individuals Convicted of Domestic Violence

The U.S. Supreme Court today affirmed that the federal firearm prohibition, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), prohibits an… Read More ››

Supreme Court Affirms Tribal Court Jurisdiction Over Dollar General Corporation

Supreme Court Affirms Tribal Court Jurisdiction Over Dollar General Corporation

The U.S. Supreme Court today affirmed the Fifth Circuit’s ruling that the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians’ (“… Read More ››

NIJ New Report Released on American Indians and Alaska Natives Experiences with Violence and Victimization

NIJ New Report Released on American Indians and Alaska Natives Experiences with Violence and Victimization

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NIWRC Calls for Support for Ashlynne Mike’s Family and a National Response to Missing and Murdered Native Women

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) releases this statement to offer prayers and support to the… Read More ››

Understanding Trauma and Mental Health in the Context of Domestic Violence Advocacy

Understanding Trauma and Mental Health in the Context of Domestic Violence Advocacy

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, this webinar recording will be available all through the month of May. Read More ››

Funding to Serve Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Victims of Sex Trafficking

Funding to Serve Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Victims of Sex Trafficking

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has released two solicitations designed to increase access to comprehensive… Read More ››