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Join the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center, White Buffalo Calf Women's Society, South Dakota Coalition Ending Domestic & Sexual Violence, and Native Women's Society of the Great Plains for an event celebrating Tillie Black Bear Women Are Sacred Day and 10-Year Memorial. This gathering will honor the legacy of Matilda “Tillie” Black Bear, a champion for the rights and safety of Native women. The event will be held at the Best Western Ramkota, Rapid City, South Dakota.  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 ››

This October 1, in honor of Tillie Black Bear, Wa Wokiye Win (Woman Who Helps Everyone) Women Are Sacred Day, NIWRC will be offering a virtual healing camp for survivors of domestic violence... Read More ››

The document is about trauma and its impact on Native women, including the root causes, dynamics, and effects of violence, as well as trauma-informed advocacy.

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Dr. Percy Lezard engaged in an intersectional analysis of Indigeneity and gender diversity in the context of gender-based violence. They illustrated the rich history and continued resilience and... Read More ››

Hopi-Tewa Womens Coalition To End Abuse, located in First Mesa, Arizona the Hopi Tewa Women’s Coalition to End Abuse is a leading voice to end sexual assault and domestic violence on the Hopi Reservation. Read More ››

In honor of Tillie Black Bear, known as the grandmother of the movement to end violence against Native women 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 give Tribal leaders, designated representatives, and advocates the space to reflect on and develop recommendations to guide federal agencies on administering Tribal funds and programs, strengthening the safety of Native women, improving the federal response to violence, and expanding Tribal access to criminal justice systems. 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 ››