On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, Tribal leaders from across Indian Country and Members of Congress will host “VAWA at 25: Honoring Our Native Women Survivors,” an event to recognize the 25thRead More ››
As the 31st annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins, Native advocates and survivors urge public awareness around the continued call for a meaningful reauthorization of the Violence Against Read More ››
The Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKWRNC) and the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) release this statement to offer prayers and support to the family of Sophie Sergie and Read More ››
More than 500 attendees are expected at the 13th annual Women Are Sacred Conference (WAS), one of the oldest and largest gatherings of advocates dedicated to ending violence against American Indian Read More ››
Indigenous women leaders from American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages, and indigenous organizations converged on March 15, 2017 for a critical panel spotlighting indigenous women's Read More ››
As we are challenged by the difficult times created by the COVID-19 pandemic, advocates, shelters, and programs continue their dedicated efforts to avoid disrupting services for survivors. Read More ››
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), which is a national effort to help raise awareness and educate about dating violence. Read More ››
Today marks the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which offers a critical opportunity to continue to shed light on the issue of domestic violence. Read More ››
Every October, advocates and communities from across Indian country and the United States rally together in honor of survivors of domestic violence and support abuse prevention as part of Domestic Read More ››
Yesterday, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced new Republican VAWA legislation that would leave Native women less protected from violent offenders by destabilizing tribal courts and infringing Read More ››
We, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) are grieving the tragedy that occurred on February 14, 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. We cannot comment on Read More ››
In a 5-4 decision released today, the U.S. Supreme Court held that, for Major Crimes Act purposes, land reserved for the Creek Nation since the 19th century remains “Indian country.” Read More ››
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) releases this statement to offer prayers and support to the family of Ashlynne Mike. Read More ››
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) expresses support as the 46th President of the United States of America Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are sworn into office today, Read More ››
In March, organizations across the country acknowledge the vital role of women in society and history for Women’s History Month. Since 1995, each president has issued an annual proclamation Read More ››
As we, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, honor 30 years of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) during the month of October, we are thankful for every one of our relatives and Read More ››
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center commends the long-time activism of Native activists, Native organizations, Tribal communities, and allies who worked tirelessly to change the name of Read More ››
Today, the United States House of Representatives voted 244 to 172 to pass the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2021 (H.R. 1620). Read More ››
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) congratulates the Native American Women candidates who won their Congressional and State elections on this past November 6th election! Read More ››
Today the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (“NIWRC”) files an amicus brief in support of the United States Department of Justice, asking the United States Supreme Court to reverse the Read More ››
In a critical move to protect tribal sovereignty and Native victims of violence, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the ACLU of Read More ››
"We will continue to do this lifesaving work with or without the President’s donation,” said National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) Board Chairwoman Cherrah Giles, in response to Senator Read More ››
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center sends a stronghearted congratulations to all of the Indigenous leaders elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as our appreciation to all Read More ››
Since 2004, advocates across the country have shed light on the dangers of stalking and human trafficking throughout the month of January. Read More ››
The crisis of missing and murdered Native women and girls is alarming and a tragic reflection of the spectrum of violence committed against Native women and girls. Read More ››
As an Indigenous-led advocacy organization dedicated to ending violence against Native women, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) actively supports the growing groundswell to Read More ››
The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) applauds the decision made yesterday by Judge James E. Boasberg of the United States District Court, District of Colombia in Standing Rock Sioux Read More ››
This Saturday, May 5th, 2018 the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center supports grassroots to National policy level organizing efforts that seek to address the horrific ongoing violence Read More ››
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) applauds Muscogee (Creek) Nation Chief David Hill’s and Seminole Nation Chief Greg Chilcoat’s decision to stand for sovereignty and safety for Read More ››
Speakers from American Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, and Canadian national indigenous organizations are set to converge for a critical panel discussion on violence against indigenous women Read More ››
As the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues and tribes deal with stay-at-home orders and social distancing, it is important to recognize advocacy and shelter as essential. Read More ››
On January 28, 2020, U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced a resolution in support of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month. Read More ››
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, serving as a critical opportunity to raise awareness of sexual violence in tribal communities, educate on the importance of consent and stand in support of Read More ››
More than 100 people accepted the invitation to attend a congressional briefing, Violence Against Women and Implementation of VAWA 2013 Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction held February 2 Read More ››
We, The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC), join thousands of other advocates in mourning, prayer, and continued advocacy to honor those lost to the crisis of domestic and Read More ››
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center stands with the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) and the condemnation that numerous Read More ››
For the first time in history, a culturally-relevant, safe and confidential resource is available for Native American survivors of domestic violence and dating violence, who now make up more than 84 Read More ››
The U.S. Supreme Court today affirmed the Fifth Circuit’s ruling that the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians’ (“Mississippi Choctaw”) Tribal Court possesses jurisdiction over a lawsuit brought by Read More ››
The U.S. Supreme Court today affirmed that the federal firearm prohibition, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), prohibits an individual convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from possessing a Read More ››
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) is set to receive future distribution royalties from the feature film Wind River. The Weinstein Company (TWC), although not involved in Read More ››
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) was honored to receive the 2019 Angie Debo Civil Libertarian Award from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Oklahoma, at their Annual Read More ››
In preparation for the historic Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum, Senator Elizabeth Warren unveiled her campaign’s Tribal platform today. Read More ››
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