Sovereignty

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 ››

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

This workbook is geared towards families of missing Native relatives. 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 ››

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 ››

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 ››

View NIWRC's list of recommended books and publications authored by Indigenous women.  Read More ››

Book: "Safety for Native Women: VAWA and American Indian Tribes". A resource to increase the awareness of the VAWA tribal provisions, and to shed light on legal barriers to the safety of Native women that remain unaddressed.

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Poster of "Sovereignty: an Inherent Right to Self-Determination". 18x24 inches in size. The poster is $10 plus $8 for shipping. This item is limited to 5 per order. 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 ››

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 ››

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 ››

An updated resource on the intersection of domestic violence and Tribal sovereignty.  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 comprehensive 3.5 x 5.5” pocket guide is designed to be broadly used by families and advocacy organizations to respond when a Native woman goes missing.  Read More ››