Tribal Coalition Board Institute
The Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence recently held the first ever Tribal Coalition Board Institute in Columbia, South Carolina. This institute was a 2-day interactive training created specifically for Tribal Coalition Board members to inform, assess, enhance, and elevate the effectiveness of Tribal Coalition boards and committees. Over the course of two days, […]
Safe Leave Documentation and Confidentiality Rules
The document is a resource for policymakers, advocates, and stakeholders that provides recommendations for when and how workers can be required to provide documentation for safe leave claims, along with recommendations for confidentiality practices regarding safe leave use.
Uniting Three Fires Against Violence Executive Director Invited to Participate in Podcast
Uniting Three Fires Against Violence‘s Executive Director, Stacey Ettawageshik, was recently invited to speak on the Eminazhichiget Title Track podcast. Eminazhichiget, which translates in Anishinaabemowin to “person who does good things for others,” is the name of a new Title Track program and podcast celebrating Anishinaabek leaders. From the Eminazhichiget podcast: “We’re honored to welcome […]
Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition Executive Director Speaks at White House
Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition’s Executive Director, Nicole Matthews, speaks at the White House before President Biden at the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the passing of the Violence Against Women Act.
SWIWC Executive Director Named 2024 Recipient of the NNEDV DREAM Award
September 17, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NNEDV Communications Team (Communications@NNEDV.org) Washington, D.C. – The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) congratulates Leanne Guy, recipient of the 2024 Diane Reese Excellence in Advocacy in the Movement (DREAM) Award. This award honors a person who incorporates and demonstrates the spirit and promise of true advocacy in all aspects of […]
Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition Executive Director Given Visionary Voice Award
Keely Linton, Executive Director of the Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition, was honored with the Visionary Voice Award at the 2024 ValorUs Statewide Conference for her outstanding work and commitment to combating sexual violence. Keely was chosen for this award for her transformative leadership and daily work advocating for American Indian/Indigenous survivors and their communities […]
Mending the Sacred Hoop Seeks Board Member
Mending the Sacred Hoop Become a Keeper of the Hoop and email contact@mshoop.org for more information. “Mending the Sacred Hoop works from a social change perspective to end violence against American Indian/Alaska Native Relatives while resorting safety, sovereignty, and sacredness of our relatives. Mending the Sacred Hoop is dedicated to strengthening the voice and vision […]
Action Alert: House Budget Slashes Prevention Funding
The Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence wants to express our strong opposition to the proposed $1.8 billion in cuts in the House FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The cuts as proposed would significantly reduce the CDC’s […]
WomenSpirit Coalition Opens Sayu’? X Wey Family Safety Center
The WomenSpirit Coalition in Sequim, Washington celebrates the opening of the Sayu’? X Wey Family Safety Center. This historical moment has been over 2 years in the making and the new safety center will serve 7 local tribes in a 3-county area. On June 6, 2024, WomenSpirit Coalition officially opened the doors to the Sayu’? […]
Shining a light on Tribal Coalitions during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Understanding the scope and impact of sexual violence on American Indians and Alaska Natives: Within Indigenous cultures, the concept of sexual assault extends beyond individual harm to encompass the desecration of communal and spiritual values. Sexual violence can also erode trust in interpersonal relationships, undermine cultural identity and self-worth, and perpetuate cycles of intergenerational trauma. […]
