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Tribal Consultation on Violence Against Indian Women (VAWA 2013, Section 903)

VAWA 2005 requires the DOJ, HHS, and DOI to engage in formal consultation with Indian tribes on an annual basis to address concerns that impact the safety of Indian women at the broadest level. Participation in this nation-to-nation consultation is critically important for tribal leaders to dialogue with government officials about solutions and strategies to address issues related to violence against Native women. We hope that you will join our webinar to review outstanding or emerging issues to address the most serious roadblocks to the safety of Native women and how you can voice your concerns and provide recommendations to increase accountability and enhance the safety for Native women.

Tribal Title, Section 903 Tribal Consultation Mandate

The Tribal Consultation Mandate is found in Title IX. Safety for Indian Women §903. It specifically directs the Attorney General, Secretary of HHS and Secretary of Interior to conduct an annual consultation with Indian tribal governments concerning the federal administration of tribal funds and programs established under the Violence Against Women Act. During such consultations, DOJ, HHS, and DOI are required to solicit recommendations from Indian tribes concerning three specific areas:

  1. Administering tribal funds and programs;
  2. Enhancing the safety of Indian women from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking;
  3. Strengthening the federal response to such violent crimes.

Speakers: Juana Majel Dixon, NCAI Violence Against Women Task Force, Co-Chair; Shannon Holsey (invited), NCAI Violence Against Women Task Force, Co-Chair; Kelbie Kennedy (invited), Policy Counsel, NCAI; Debra O’Gara, Policy Specialist, AKNWRC; and Elizabeth Carr, Senior Native Affairs Advisor, NIWRC

Time: 12-1:30 MST

Details on 15th Annual Government to Government On Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation:

When: October 27-30, 2020

The agencies often release “framing papers” or consultation questions in advance of the consultation.

For more information, visit justice.gov/ovw/tribal-consultation. Logistical information is available at ovwconsultation.org.