Webinars

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we highlight the work of the Ogitchidakwe Council in St. Paul MN in creating a Circle of Safety for victim/survivors of rape and sexual violence. Read More ››

Dr. Percy Lezard engaged in an intersectional analysis of Indigeneity and gender diversity in the context of gender-based violence to share the rich history, continued resilience, and teachings of 2 Spirit people in Indigenous communities. Read More ››

This webinar uplifts the work of diverse Tribal communities who have been working tirelessly to respond and address safety and housing for all our relatives. Read More ››

Please join the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) for a live screening of our new documentary: "Tillie Black Bear: A Legacy of Resistance That Lives On," in honor of Tillie Black Bear Women Are Sacred Day, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Tillie's ten-year memorial. Read More ››

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) invites you to a briefing to understand the complex and ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis. Read More ››

2022 Tillie Black Bear Woman Are Sacred Healing Camp - Session Recordings Read More ››

2023 National Week of Action for MMIW, Presented by Pouhana O Nā Wāhine
Mana Mauli Ola Nā Wāhine: The Strength of the Breath of Life/ Power of Healing Women Live Series
Akua Wahine Hina Read More ››

2023 National Week of Action for MMIW, Presented by Pouhana O Nā Wāhine
Mana Mauli Ola Nā Wāhine: The Strength of the Breath of Life/ Power of Healing Women Live Series
Akua Wahine Laka and Akua Wahine Lilinoe Read More ››

2023 National Week of Action for MMIW, Presented by Pouhana O Nā Wāhine
Mana Mauli Ola Nā Wāhine: The Strength of the Breath of Life/ Power of Healing Women Live Series
Akua Wahine Pele & Akua Wahine Poliahu Read More ››

2023 National Week of Action for MMIW, Presented by Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence Read More ››

2023 National Week of Action for MMIW, Presented by STTARS, Indigenous Safe Housing Center
Housing as a Mitigating Factor in MMIW Read More ››

2023 National Week of Action for MMIW, Presented by Alaska Native Women's Resource Center
Indigenous Representation in the Media & MMIP Advocacy Read More ››

2023 National Week of Action for MMIW, Presented by Indian Law Resource Center
International Advocacy to End the MMIWG Crisis Read More ››

2023 National Week of Action for MMIW, Presented by Pouhana O Nā Wāhine
Mana Mauli Ola Nā Wāhine: The Strength of the Breath of Life/ Power of Healing Women Live Series
Introductions of Na Wāhine Akua, while highlighting Akua Wahine Kahalopuna Read More ››

2023 National Week of Action for MMIW, Presented by Pouhana O Nā Wāhine
Mana Mauli Ola Nā Wāhine: The Strength of the Breath of Life/ Power of Healing Women Live Series
Mōʻi Wāhine Kaʻililauokekoa Read More ››

We summarize national concerns and emerging issues for Tribal leaders and representatives to consider in preparation for the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation. Read More ››

This webinar is an opportunity to remember how the power of relationships led to creating the Violence Against Women Act and ensured the voices of Indigenous women who were battered were heard and reflected in the legislation. This conversation is with two nationally known indigenous advocates who pro-actively participated in the conceptualization and writing of Violence Against Women Act of 1994. Read More ››

Indigenous Creation Story Series Read More ››

This webinar considers questions key to making survivors of intimate partner violence safe: What is accountability? What about from the perspective of survivors? Who are the offenders? Who has responsibility for holding offenders accountable? What do comprehensive, culturally based offender accountability programs look like? What are the resources needed to create a system that holds offenders accountable, and also support change for them to become respectful relatives? Read More ››

A STTARS webinar on addressing Indigenous Homelessness led by a panel of three housing experts. Read More ››

Addressing Trafficking and Prostitution as Crimes of Sexual Violence Read More ››

The National Congress of American Indians Task Force on Violence Against Women will provide an update on efforts to remove barriers preventing American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages from Read More ››

The National Congress of American Indians Task Force on Violence Against Women will provide an update on efforts to remove barriers preventing American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages from Read More ››

Domestic and sexual violence (DSV) can have significant effects on one’s health and well-being, including increased risks related to trauma and substance use. Read More ››

Allies in Action: Building the Movement to End Violence Against Native Women Read More ››

This webinar with provide an Indigenous grassroots overview of participatory research methods that we can use to tell our story about the important work we are doing in our communities. Read More ››

An Overview of Federal Criminal Databases Read More ››

  Annual Consultation Prep Webinar - November 18, 201 Read More ››

3 of 4 Survivor Centered Webinar Series on Sex Trafficking of Native Women

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The protective asset building approach emerged internationally in the late 1990s as a way to increase teenage girls’ resilience and overall capabilities. Read More ››

This webinar panel raises the voices, expertise and leadership of Indigenous Two Spirit and LGBTQ youth to provide a foundation and direction to advocates, school personnel and families about how Read More ››

Indigenous Creation Story Series Read More ››

Children Exposed to Violence Read More ››

In this webinar, we learn about the plant medicines of our historical, current, and future needs with an herbalist, seed keeper, farmer, doula, poet, and long COVID survivor, Chasity Salvador (Acoma Pueblo). Read More ››

What is human trafficking and what does it look like in Indigenous, tribal communities? Read More ››

The session will focus on Communication Technology, particularly all the different ways to communicate, including internal and external communications and introduces project management applications. Effective project management and communications technology ensures the success, efficiency and effectiveness of your program. Read More ››

This webinar will address the importance of confidentiality between victim advocates and survivors, and the policy and social science rationales for victim advocates establishing and maintaining Read More ››

This webinar will explore how the crimes of sex trafficking and stalking intersect in Indigenous communities. This webinar/discussion will discuss how these crimes can be misunderstood and unrecognized. Read More ››

In close collaboration with our National Partners, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) developed a Six Point Action Plan, see link. Point Six recognizes that both land and ... Read More ››

While many leaders and institutions have pushed “post-pandemic” rhetoric, virologists, epidemiologists, and other science/health experts continue to help us understand the reality that COVID-19 never went away. Read More ››

This presentation will address the need for advocacy and the necessity of providing victims of crime in tribal communities with the rights they are owed pursuant to federal and tribal law. The speaker Read More ››

Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country Read More ››

Dangerous Intersection of Suicide Homicide as it Relates to Domestic Violence Read More ››

This session includes a combination of introducing robust hardware, versatile software, and best practices for data backup and recovery. In today’s environment, this is critical in responding to climate change, preparing for disaster and protection of data. Read More ››

The session will focus on Data Use Technology, including data storage, data sharing, and data security applications. All applications presented have been vetted by NIWRC for accessibility, ease of use, and ease of integration into current workflows. In a time when online communication has taken a forefront, we know understanding and choosing applications that work best for your organization is priority. Read More ››

Dating Violence Awareness Month Read More ››

Developing a Communication Strategy Using Social Media to Effect Change Read More ››

This timely and important webinar presentation, in cooperation with the Family Violence Prevention and Services program office (FVPSA), is on disaster planning and preparedness. Read More ››

When disaster strikes, are you prepared? This webinar will focus on how we, as tribal domestic violence programs and shelters can prepare and insure our ability to conduct business after a disaster  Read More ››

Please join the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) for a live screening of our new documentary: "Tillie Black Bear: A Legacy of Resistance That Lives On," in honor of Tillie Black Bear Women Are Sacred Day and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The documentary highlights and celebrates the work of Tillie Black Bear, Wa Wokiye Win (Woman Who Helps Everyone), known as the Grandmother of the Anti-Domestic Violence Movement. Read More ››

We know that American Indian/Alaska Native women experience some of the highest rates for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, homicide at the hands of an intimate partner,  Read More ››

One control tactic used by abuses involves controlling the finances of the household. Read More ››

This webinar will provide an overview of the current federal laws in place regarding shelter and housing in Indian Country and the responsibilities expressly outlined in the Violence Against Women Read More ››

There is a clear and established link between animal cruelty and human violence.  Read More ››

Methamphetamine has been identified as one of the largest threats to public safety in Indian Country. Read More ››

Effective Social Media Advocacy Strategies Read More ››

The number of missing and unidentified persons in the United States poses one of the biggest challenges to law enforcement, medical examiners, and coroners tasked with resolving these important cases. Read More ››

The Native Women’s Society of the Great Plains developed a culturally specific curriculum for advocates to use in shelter when working with children. Read More ››

In this webinar, we will be discussing how youth advocates can address teen dating violence in Tribal communities. Read More ››

Effective financial management of non-profit organizations is an ongoing process of infusing good management habits. No matter how small your tribal coalition, a good financial management system helps Read More ››

Enhancing Tribal/State Relations to Support and Strengthen Tribal Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters in Oregon Read More ››

Firearms and Tribal Policy Read More ››

The NIWRC policy team will be joined by Donna Brown, Executive Director of the Wabanaki Women’s Coalition (WWC) as she shares reflections of this year’s WWC Survivors’ Retreat and discusses the process of creating such an event within your community. The WWC Survivors’ Retreat is an event hosted every year by the Wabanaki Women’s Coalition in the Northeast. Read More ››

This Fireside session will share how Tribes and Tribal organizations can develop their sustainable responses, including responding to challenges to best meet the needs of survivors and Tribal communities by pooling together different federal funds and maximizing impact. We hope to inspire listeners. Read More ››

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) hosts Fireside Sessions. These events provide communal gathering spaces meant to help heal, connect, and reflect on the ongoing heart work within Indian Country from Indigenous organizations.  Read More ››

In this webinar, DeMakus Staton and Marsha Jackson of ROI will share how the newly formed tribal coalition’s first year has been, the various challenges faced, and the coalition’s goals for the upcoming year. Read More ››

There are often lifelong and devastating consequences for children who have been traumatized by witnessing domestic violence against a parent or caregiver. Read More ››

This webinar highlights the fight for #JusticeForKaysera. Kaysera Stops Pretty Places was murdered on or near the Crow Reservation, in Big Horn County, on August 24, 2019, and four years later, her murder remains unresolved. Read More ››

This timely and important webinar will provide an overview of what is known about the opioid epidemic and will focus on the specific concerns of Indian communities and tribal domestic violence Read More ››

In this session, our speakers will enhance our understanding of policy development and emphasize the critical need for accessible low-barrier housing policies for survivors of gender-based violence. Read More ››

This is the recording of the first event in our series of FVPSA Government-to-Government Consultation Events.  Read More ››

FVPSA Standing Tribal Funding Opportunity Announcement HHS-2018-ACF-ACYF-FVPS-1349 Read More ››

Gender Based Violence: An Overview for Tribes and TDHEs Read More ››

Gender Based Violence: Best Practices and Policy Recommendations from the Voices of Survivors Read More ››

Indigenous Creation Story Series Read More ››

This webinar will introduce CARE (Connect, Acknowledge, Respond, Evaluate), Ohio’s evidence-based framework developed by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network and The Ohio State University. CARE is a brain injury aware, trauma-informed approach focusing on accessibility and accommodations with practical, hands-on, free tools, strategies, and resources to support your work. Read More ››

In 2005, the movement for the safety of Native women led the struggle to include under the Violence Against Women Act a separate title for Native women called Safety for Indian Women. Read More ››

During the period of 1979 through 1992, homicide was the third-leading cause of death of Indian females aged 15 to 34, and 75 percent were killed by family members or acquaintances. Read More ››

Indigenous youth find themselves on the streets for a multitude of reasons. The causes and consequences of life on the street usually include a troubled family life, domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, trauma, inadequate housing, poverty, substance use, mental health issues, and involvement in the child welfare system. Read More ››

Sexual assault is a significant issue in tribal communities. In its immediate aftermath, victims deserve access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) specifically trained to provide expert forensic Read More ››

This webinar will address intimate partner sex trafficking, particularly how pimps select their victims. The focus will be on predator behavior, not victim risk factors. Read More ››

Both the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Violence Against Women Act tribal jurisdiction provision (section 904) recognize the inherent sovereignty of Indian Nations to protect their women and Read More ››

This webinar will provide updates on recent VAWA reauthorization efforts and the importance of continued advocacy for a permanent VOCA fix for a dedicated tribal funding stream under the Crime Read More ››

Understanding the mind body spirit connection, using its power and accessing its’ benefits is the basis of holistic healing.  Read More ››

During this webinar, we will discuss the importance of Indigenous Women in Leadership in ending intimate partner violence (IPV) against our Indigenous relatives. Read More ››

Panelists discuss how Indigenous reproductive and maternal rights and justice work are essential to advocacy, ending gender-based violence, and sustaining and strengthening Indigenous communities in colonial spaces. Read More ››

In this important panel presentation, hear from three Indigenous Water Protectors on what they are doing to protect our sacred waters and to see how you can be involved. Read More ››

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is nationally recognized annually in October. Preparation for DVAM often includes domestic violence programs and communities hosting intentional, motivational... Read More ››

Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse: The Hidden Dimension of Domestic Violence Read More ››

The newly established Tribal Safe Housing Center was created to address the intersection of housing instability/homelessness and domestic violence. Read More ››

Out of all women in Hawaii, Native Hawaiian women face the highest percentage rates of domestic violence and sex trafficking. In order to address this violence, the Pouhana O Nā Wāhine was founded. Read More ››

This timely and important webinar will define and look at burn out versus moral injury.  Read More ››

In this webinar, we will hear from valued Knowledge Keepers of 3 different Tribal Nations on prophecies, teachings, and stories that support their communities in regaining perspective on what actions to take during this time of great turmoil as the new world struggles to be born. Read More ››

This webinar focuses on love, healing and self-care. Dr. Duran will introduce the pillars of compassion and how through loving and taking care of ourselves we become better advocates, better human 
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Domestic violence doesn’t happen only in heterosexual relationships, it happens to individuals of all sexual orientations and genders... Read More ››

Long COVID (or post-COVID) conditions are impacting nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau study analyzed by the CDC and released in June of this year. Long COVID symptoms range from fatigue, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, cognitive difficulties, chronic pain, sensory abnormalities, and muscle weakness. They can be debilitating, lasting for weeks to months after recovery from the initial infection. In some cases, people suffer from severe, long Read More ››

This webinar is designed for tribal communities and provides culturally based responses to the needs of Native lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and/or two-spirit (LGBT/2S) survivors.  Read More ››

Missing & Murdered Native Women Read More ››

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) invites you to join us to honor missing and murdered Indigenous women and uplift the voices of surviving family members. Read More ››

In some tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates more than 10 times the national average. In responding to this national crisis, we recognize systemic barriers that exacerbate effor Read More ››

During the period of 1979 through 1992, homicide was the third-leading cause of death of Indian females aged 15 to 34, and 75 percent were killed by family members or acquaintances. Read More ››

In 2005, the national movement for the safety of Native women led the struggle to include in the Violence Against Women Act a separate title for Native women called Safety for Native Women. Read More ››

This webinar focused on FVPSA requirements for LGBTQ+ accessibility and non-discrimination, LGBTQ+ accessibility practices for DV organizations, and how States can successfully monitor FVPSA funded subrecipients for non-discrimination and accessibility of services for LGBTQ+ survivors. In addition to the recordings in English and Spanish (Closed Captioning is available on the recording when you select the “CC” button); copies of the webinar slides and two handouts in both English and Spanish. Read More ››

This webinar will explore the impact of trauma and violence towards Native Hawaiian women in our communities as a result of the U.S. overthrow of our government and forced statehood. Read More ››

Namelehuapono: Culture and Place-based Healing for Violence Against Native Hawaiian Women Read More ››

The NIWRC Native Love youth project tunes into the voices of youth to hear what NativeLove means to them and how it can inform our work as advocates. Read More ››

Native Teens: Meeting Them Where They Are and Promoting Their Leadership Read More ››

Native Wellness: HIV/AIDS Read More ››

NativeLove Launch Read More ››

This webinar will reflect on the intersections of disability justice, offer community navigational knowledge, and help us think of the ways in which we can build a more equitable future within the contexts of health decline and pandemics.  Read More ››

Join us for a webinar that explores the challenges faced by Two-Spirit survivors of gender-based violence at the intersection of the Covid-19 pandemic and housing insecurity. In this session, our speaker will delve into the multifaceted impacts of these overlapping crises and discuss strategies for supporting and advocating for the Two-Spirit community. They will offer practical insights, shared lived experiences, and explore culturally responsive solutions to address systemic barriers. Read More ››

Learn how you can support the movement for safety for Native women and get involved with NIWRC's work to strengthen roots and plant seeds for change. Read More ››

4 of 4 Survivor Centered Webinar Series on Sex Trafficking of Native Women Read More ››

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe was one of the first tribes in the country selected to participate in the Defending Childhood Initiative, raising awareness about children’s exposure to violence. Read More ››

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC), the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), and the Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) will host a webinar to summarize key national concerns and emerging issues for Tribal leaders and representatives to consider in advance of the 18th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation. Read More ››

This webinar will focus on basic best practices for advocates and domestic violence programs working with Tribal law enforcement in Indian Country. Read More ››

Practice Informed Policy Recommendations Based on Work with Our Unhoused Relatives Read More ››

American Indian life expectancy dropped by 6.6 years since 2020, one in 5 people who had covid now have long Covid. Read More ››

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. Read More ››

Participants will learn about the unique challenges and strengths within tribal nations when addressing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The presentation will highlight the development of Tribal Elder Protection Teams (TEPTs) and the creation of Elder Protection Team Codes to formalize collaborative response efforts. Read More ››

Colonizing governments understood that to establish their control over Native nations, they had to work to eradicate tribal values that honored women and prohibited violence against women. Read More ››

The goal for this webinar is for participants to engage in critical thinking about how their coalition/advocates and communities are actively practicing resiliency with youth who witness or experience Read More ››

Providing a Response to Sexual Violence Remote From the Emergency Room: IHS Four Directions Read More ››

The hardships imposed by COVID-19 are numerous, impacting advocates as individuals and their ability to provide advocacy, resources and shelter to domestic violence survivors. Read More ››

Known as the Grandmother of the movement to end violence against Indigenous women, Tillie Black Bear (Sicangu Lakota) was the first Indigenous woman to testify before Congress to bring awareness to the disproportionate rates of violence Indigenous women face. Read More ››

Indigenous advocacy leadership to end intimate partner violence is reaffirmed during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Indigenous cultures recognize the power, leadership, and expertise of women. Read More ››

This webinar brings together long-time, nationally renowned advocates Karen Artichoker, Rita Smith, and Barbara Hart to talk about the early years of the movement to end violence against women, and Read More ››

In recognition of August 9th, International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, STTARS is highlighting the work of Kyllie Cripps, a Palawa woman and Director of Monash University’s Monash Indigenous Studies Centre (MISC) – the oldest Indigenous Studies Centre in Australia. Read More ››

Native women, children, and people continue to be targeted for violence at alarming rates. What realizations can Native literature offer in educating and bringing awareness to these human rights issues? Native artists and writers are using storytelling and literature to center the voices of Native women and communities impacted by violence. Indigenous women’s literature plays a pivotal part in a larger conversation on erasure and our fight to be seen.  Read More ››

In recent years, the number of homeless elders is rapidly increasing. High rates of inflation, rising rents, the housing industry, real estate markets and COVID have all contributed to this increase. Read More ››

In Native cultures, Native peoples had non-violent life ways based on an understanding of the natural world, viewing health through the traditional concepts of balance and sense of well-being. Read More ››

Kristin Welch with the Waking Women Healing Institute Inc., will share how they are building culturally founded, sheltered places of learning to increase wellness, prevent acts of colonial violence... Read More ››

This webinar provides an opportunity to challenge each other to think about how colonized thinking, and subsequent internalized oppression impacts us as advocates.

How can our Indigenous beliefs inform our advocacy? What does it mean to re-Indigenize our relationships with survivors and the way we do advocacy? This conversation will help us examine if our practices are consistent with our Indigenous beliefs and lifeways, and how to make positive change. This supports our work restoring the Read More ››

Indigenous advocates have played a critical role in speaking out against violence and injustice. Read More ››

In recognition of national TDVAM, this webinar is about what “teen dating" violence is, why it happens and where to go for help if you or a friend are experiencing it. Read More ››

In 2013, the Violence Against Women Act was reauthorized. This reauthorization included new amendments that directly impacted tribal communities and victims of domestic violence, sexual violence Read More ››

Seeing the Wendigo: Sex Trafficking Part 2 Read More ››

Sexual Violence Against Native Elders Read More ››

In the beginning, the movement to end violence against women started as a grass-roots effort of women helping women. Read More ››

Indigenous Creation Story Series Read More ››

Understanding the scope of sexual assaults committed against American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) within the context of intimate partner relationships and supporting timely tribal government Read More ››

A focused panel discussion with Debra O’Gara on initiatives in the State of Alaska, bringing more targeted attention to the crisis of MMIWG and different efforts to both raise awareness and to highlig Read More ››

A focused panel discussion led by Michelle Demmert on work being done to combat the current crisis of trafficking and MMIWG in Alaska. Read More ››

Stalking and the Intersection with Domestic Violence Read More ››

Stalking Awareness Month 2015 Read More ››

Panel discussion with the U.S. Trans Survey Indigenous Outreach Team. The U.S. Trans Survey Indigenous Outreach Team was thrilled to announce the release of the findings from the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey (USTS). The Early Insights report is now available, and as Indigenous peoples, many recognize that “our stories are our power”, but this statement also holds true with Indigenous Trans and 2S Relatives across Native lands, territories, and Turtle Island. Read More ››

Strangulation has been identified as one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence and sexual assault. Read More ››

This webinar provides an overview of the Full Frame Initiative’s project (FFI) to understand how people who have experienced domestic violence define success for themselves, and how others in the Read More ››

Webinar with Faith Spotted Eagle as about prioritizing the impact of the ensuing climate crisis and its interaction with gender-based violence.  Read More ››

Indigenous Creation Story Series Read More ››

The Use of Technology to Stalk Read More ››

This celebratory webinar is dedicated to Tillie Black Bear for her contributions to end violence against women in the United States and across Indigenous Nations. Read More ››

This celebratory webinar will highlight the milestones leading up to and since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act in 1994 for Tribal Nations and Alaska Native Villages.  Read More ››

In honor of Tillie Black Bear, known as the grandmother of the movement to end violence against Native women Read More ››

This Seasonal Healing Camp will discuss Ms. Lucille Grignon's homestead project, Planting Seeds in the Community, and how it fueled her healing journey, in addition to how she uses it to help others. Read More ››

This celebratory webinar is dedicated to Tillie Black Bear, Wa Wokiye Win (Woman Who Helps Everyone), for her contributions as a founding grandmother, Unci, of the movement to end violence against Read More ››

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) invites you to learn more about the complex and ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis. Read More ››

For many remote Indian communities, it often is difficult to create, develop and sustain trauma-informed and culturally appropriate services and resources as part of a health response for Indigenous Read More ››

Our whole world has changed, our whole way of life has been put on hold. Read More ››

This webinar lays the foundation for understanding sex trafficking of Native women and survivor centered responses developed by three experts in the field.
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We know that domestic violence is a pattern of abuse and that victim/survivors often experience repeated instances of physical, mental, emotional, psychological and spiritual violence. Read More ››

Tribal Access Project: Information Sharing and Access to Federal Databases. Tribes can more effectively serve and protect victims of domestic and sexual violence by having full access to critical data Read More ››

Every October, Tribal programs and Native advocates nationwide turn their attention to a critical human rights issue that impacts all Native communities and Nations: domestic and intimate partner violence. During this panel discussion, tribal coalitions will shed light on the significance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and how it drives their programming and work year-round.  Read More ››

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. Read More ››

VAWA 2005 requires DOJ, HHS, and DOI to consult with Indian tribes on an annual basis. Read More ››

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. Read More ››

VAWA 2005 requires DOJ, HHS, and DOI to consult with Indian tribes on an annual basis. Read More ››

VAWA 2005 requires DOJ, HHS, and DOI to consult with Indian tribes on an annual basis. Read More ››

Description: VAWA 2005 requires DOJ, HHS, and DOI to consult with Indian tribes on an annual basis. This interaction on a nation-to-nation basis has allowed tribal governments and the United States to Read More ››

American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) have the highest crime victimization rates in the nation and often have difficulty connecting with victim services. AI/AN victims of crime face additional Read More ››

Advocacy for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) requires an understanding of the dynamics and tactics of IPV. Read More ››

This webinar will familiarize participants with common dynamics that are associated with trafficking in tribal communities. Read More ››

Experiencing Domestic Violence and other multiple forms of abuse and oppression affects how we think and feel and sets the basis for our relationships with family, friends, community and service Read More ››

This webinar will feature the important work of the Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC), highlighting its efforts to enhance the safety of women and children. We will discuss how building networks and strategizing with other organizations can lead to comprehensive, successful efforts in understanding and addressing the complex challenges survivors face, including housing insecurity, homelessness, and access to safe shelter.  Read More ››

While advocacy on the domestic level is vital, violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women also has implications in the international arena. Read More ››

This presentation is an introductory webinar on how the cisgender and heterosexual community can be more supportive of the LGBTQ2S+ community and proactive in IPV prevention. This prevention will ... Read More ››

The presentation will review the international legal framework applicable to MMIW and other forms of gender-based violence committed against indigenous women. Read More ››

The MMIW crisis in America is not just the result of the failures of our criminal justice system, it is a result of systemic violations of indigenous women’s human rights. The presentation will review Read More ››

Social media can serve as the living voice of your organization and can convey your organization’s story, mission and drive to the general public and your intended audience. Read More ››

NIWRC is excited to announce a webinar on Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women and Men. Read More ››

Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have experienced the connection between land and body. This connection has sustained many ways of life, teachings, and values. The disconnection of those relations through the removal of Indigenous Peoples from their ancestral homes and its impact on Indigenous bodies, spirituality, identity, and culture is evident in the long history of these violently forced changes. Read More ››

This virtual Conversation with the Field (CWTF) will provide the space to discuss how to prevent MMIW, how to support women and their families, and address systemic failures. Read More ››

Hear from Native survivors and their advocates about what women need in the short and long term, & how our grassroots organizing movement continue to change the culture of and prevent DV. Read More ››

This slide deck has helpful resources that address challenges that Indigenous Survivors in shelter and public housing experience when seeking safety. Read More ››

This webinar will give a voice to survivors, fallen victims and their ohana as Missing and Murdered Native Hawaiian Women remains a form of violence and oppression that was introduced and implemented Read More ››

Join We R Native, NPAIHB and StrongHearts Native Helpline as they discuss positive youth development strategies and the process of creating healthy relationship content which is all lead by Native you Read More ››

What is Trauma Informed Work and Why Should We Care? Read More ››

This webinar will address the multitude of factors that affect the safety and well-being of women and children living with domestic violence. Read More ››

Women Are Sacred: Exploring Women’s Spirituality from an Indigenous Perspective Read More ››

Native women have been leaders among their peoples since time immemorial, maintaining community wellness and teaching cultural values and life-ways for thousands of years. Read More ››

This webinar will uplift the work of the Pathfinder Center located in Central South Dakota. Pathfinder Center is a project of Wiconi Wawokiya, a 501c3 non-profit, community-based refuge for victims of human trafficking. Read More ››

Working Together to Enhance the Safety of Native Women: Addressing Trafficking and Prostitution as Crimes of Sexual Violence Read More ››

Working with Victims of Stalking Read More ››

Working with Women who are Victims of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Read More ››

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2016, NIWRC is pleased to present this webinar. Read More ››