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 ››
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 ››
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 NāWāhine
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 ››
What does accountability mean when applied to the attempted genocide of Native people in the US? What does accountability mean as we watch reports of mass graves of First Nation children in Canada? Read More ››
This Advocacy Information Packet is a collection of articles, booklets and handouts covering a range of topics about advocacy with emphasis on work with survivors of intimate partner violence. Read More ››
The social, political, and cultural instability during the colonial era and American Revolution involved ongoing warfare, shifting allegiances among Indigenous and European nations, enslavement, and 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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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 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 ››
The work to end violence against Native women and recreate peaceful, harmonious communities is based on reclaiming our traditional values, belief systems and life ways. 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 ››
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 ››
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 brochure provides brief descriptions of the values of compassion, respect, generosity, mutual sharing, humility, contributing/industriousness, courage, love, and being spiritually centered. 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 sample proclamation aims to assist Tribal leaders and advocates in their efforts to proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month across Tribal Nations, Alaska Native villages, and Read More ››
This sample proclamation aims to assist Tribal leaders and advocates in their efforts to proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month across Tribal Nations, Alaska Native villages, and Indian Read More ››
This Special Collection is developed to support cultural competency/humility initiatives, and educational or research projects requiring Native specific information and resources. 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 ››
Tools for Transformation: Becoming Accessible,
Culturally Responsive, and Trauma-Informed Organizations
Implementation Support Guides for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs Read More ››
Findings from the December 6 panel discussion 'Crimes of Power: Reporting on Femicide,' hosted by CWGL's Journalism Initiative on Gender-Based Violence in collaboration with the NIWRC. 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 ››
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