Sexual violence remains a crisis in Tribal communities, impacting Native women and relatives at alarmingly high rates. This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, NIWRC emphasizes the urgent need to recogn.. 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 ››
In recognition of SAAM, NIWRC will highlight the work of the Ogitchidakwe Council in St. Paul MN in creating a Circle of Safety for victim/survivors of rape and sexual violence. 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 ››
The newly established Tribal Safe Housing Center was created to address the intersection of housing instability, homelessness, and domestic violence. We invite you to our launch webinar. Read More ››
This webinar brings together long-time, nationally renowned advocates Karen Artichoker, Rita Smith, and Barbara Hart to talk about the early years of the movement to end violence against women, and Read More ››
A summary of questions/scenarios presented to the HUD Multifamily Office of Asset Management and Portfolio Oversight regarding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Final Rule and Notice H 2017-05. Read More ››
