19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation

Everything You Need to Know: 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation

As part of our ongoing commitment to advocate for the safety of Native women, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) is dedicated to equipping Tribal leaders with the knowledge and resources they need ahead of the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation. This crucial event provides a platform for Tribal leaders to address the federal government on issues related to violence against Native women. Through our webinars, resources, and ongoing support, NIWRC aims to ensure Tribal representatives are fully prepared to engage in this vital consultation. Check back here for updates on how to stay informed and participate.

Date: November 19-21, 2024
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

The consultation focuses on Tribal leaders providing recommendations on:

  • Administering OVW Tribal funds and programs
  • Enhancing the safety of Native women from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, homicide, and sex trafficking
  • Strengthening the federal response to these crimes
  • Improving access to justice information systems and crime databases

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. MT

This Pre-Tribal Consultation on Violence Against Women Webinar provides Tribal leaders and representatives with an overview of key national concerns and emerging issues ahead of the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation. Led by NIWRC and co-chairs of the National Congress of American Indians Violence Against Women Task Force, this session helps participants prepare by outlining priorities for addressing violence against Native women.

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Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. MT 

Please join the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, Alaska Native Women's Resource Center, and the National Congress of American Indians Task Force on Violence Against Women in a virtual caucus to discuss the upcoming 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation and summarize key national concerns and emerging issues for Tribal leaders and representatives to consider in advance of Tribal consultation. During the webinar, Tribal leaders and representatives will receive a briefing on priority issues, specific Tribal concerns, and recommendations for the consultation. The Tribal caucus is a closed event for Tribal leaders, Tribal designees, Tribal representatives, and Tribal coalitions. We ask that federal partners and the press do not attend this event.

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Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. MT 

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, Alaska Native Women's Resource Center, and the National Congress of American Indians Task Force on Violence Against Women invite Tribal leaders, Tribal designees, Tribal representatives, and Tribal coalitions to join a discussion on Tribal priorities for the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation. The Tribal caucus will occur from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Monday, November 18th, at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder in Caldera Ballroom B.  The Tribal caucus is a closed event for Tribal leaders, Tribal designees, Tribal representatives, and Tribal coalitions. We ask that federal partners and the press do not attend this event.

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