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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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 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 ››
This 20 x 24” informational poster provides an overview of how jurisdiction works in Indian country and the legal rights of crime victims. Read More ››
