A congressional resolution to designate May 5th as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls has been introduced. The resolution was drafted in memory of Hanna Harris (Northern Cheyenne) who was murdered July 2013.

The resolution was first introduced in April 2016 on the same day that RoyLynn Rides Horse (Crow) passed away after having been beaten, burned, and left in a field to die. Nearly 200 tribal, national, and state organizations supported this resolution.

What I learned was small is good, and good is enough. I wanted to do more for myself, but I wasn't making it a part of my daily life to begin with. I learned over time to really be ok with more and more small moments for myself in my life because it was enough for that time.

For instance, I make my morning drives a time to listen to news on the radio or music I enjoy. It's my 30 minutes to enjoy something for me that is enough. If it's time to buy soap I save a few extra dollars and buy the special one I really like so that my showers are a little less mundane, and that's enough. My feet have a tendency to be cold all the time, so I enjoy buying a warm pair of socks when I can, and that's enough. READ MORE!

At the Coalition, the focus we choose to do this work from is from a place of empowerment. To empower and remind one another that we have what need within ourselves and our communities to end sexual violence.

It's always been part of our legacy of resiliency. Resiliency passed down by our holy ones. Healing starts when we collectively create safe spaces to share our stories and "name it." Talk about sexual violence and increase awareness, especially with our young ones.

CSVANW has received $250,000 in competitive grants from Verizon Wireless HopeLine, a Pueblo of Pojoaque foundation and two national organizations to help break the cycle of violence among Native Americans in New Mexico.

The funding will provide general operating support and aid in further building and strengthening the Coalition's youth programs. Read More!

Notah Begay III to Swing for Worthy Causes at AMERIND Risk's Annual Golf Tournament AMERIND Risk's 13th Annual Protecting Tribal Families Golf Fundraiser at Twin Warriors Golf Club will benefit uninsured Tribal families and two Native-strong nonprofits. CSVANW was honored and humbled to be selected. Read the feature in Indian Country Today!  Read More!

The Professional Business Women of New Mexico (PBWNM) are known in New Mexico as the leading group dedicated to improving the status of women. Each year, PBWNM recognizes the accomplishments of young, upcoming leaders and provides them with professional development skills and opportunities. Participation in the program provides Young Professionals with the benefit of networking opportunities, opportunities for personal and professional develoment, opportunities to learn about the issues of concern to working women, educational programs and visibility. Learn more about the Professional Business Women Association!

CSVANW Board of Directors  CHARLENE TSOODLE-MARCUS Executive Director for PeaceKeepers of ENIPC Board Chair VACANT Board Vice Chair DAN LUCERO Accounting/ Controller Board Treasurer KENA CHAVEZ VOICES Program Manager Board Member COLEEN WIDELL Board Secretary HEIDI TODACHEENE  Board Member VACANT Board Member OLIVIA ROANHORSE Director of Native Strong @ NB3F Board Member CSVANW Team DELEANA OTHERBULL Executive Director KIM BENALLY Training & Development Manager VACANT Membership & Outreach Coordinator DEVONA BRADFORD Sexual Assault Project Coordinator KEIOSHIAH PETER Native Youth Coordinator CHEYENNE ANTONIO Program Assistant ANGEL THOMAS  Office Coordinator SHAYLEE SKIDMORE Native Youth Intern from NACA ROBIN HUGHES  Bookkeeper and Accounting