MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: MENTAL HEALTH AND VIOLENCE INTERSECT
To put this issue into perspective, 1 in 4 adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder.
Survivors of domestic violence often experience mental health issues long after the abuse has stopped. Psychological damage caused by domestic and sexual violence manifests later in life for many survivors. PTSD, substance-abuse, substance-dependency, depression and anxiety
are
common
, often co-occurring, illnesses that arise after the physical violence ends.
Good mental health is important and essential to everyone's overall health and well-being.
It is important to remember mental illnesses are common and treatable.
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Getting the appropriate amount of exercise benefits nearly all aspects of a person's health. Not only does exercise help control weight, it also improves mental health, and chances of living longer and healthier.
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Recent research is connecting your gut health with your mental health. So, when it comes to diet and nutrition, it's all about finding the right balance of nutrients to benefit both the mind and body.
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Sleep plays a role in all aspects of our life and overall health. Getting a good night
's
sleep is important to having enough physical and mental energy to take on daily responsibilities.
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Living a healthy lifestyle may not be easy but can be achieved by gradually making small changes and building on those successes!
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MAY 5TH IS MURDERED AND MISSING INDIGENOUS WOMEN AWARENESS DAY
Join CSVANW on Friday May 5th as we honor National Awareness Day for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls.
On Saturday we invite you to
WEAR RED and share your picture on social media awareness campaign. You can also use the following hashtags to join the national conversation and show support:
#IWearRed
#MMIWG
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COCHITI YOUTH COUNCIL
BENJAMIN ZAMORA
(Pueblo de Cochiti)
The Cochiti Youth Council (CYC) was founded on May 15, 2017. It was a collaborative effort between Cochiti Family Services and Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc. (FSIP) Prevention Program. CYC was started as a component in the Cochiti Family Services Grant to target youth and young adults ages 13-24. The FSIP Prevention Program already had a strong base working with the youth of Cochiti Pueblo. FSIP was providing prevention information and activities at Santa Fe Indian School and Bernalillo High School, as well as after school/ weekend programming on and off the pueblo. Our goal in the prevention program is to provide a safe environment for the youth through the project venture experiential education program and to provide youth with information on Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention, Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug Abuse (ATODA).
With a resilient staff base from Cochiti Family Services and FSIP, we were able to come up with a teen night where youth and their parents came to have dinner, and hear about the teen driven Youth Council. That same night, after dinner and a brief discussion, we had held our first election resulting in a Council of ten youth and five members.
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INTERNING WITH CSVANW
CSVANW INTERN CONTRIBUTION
ABBY TSO
(DINÉ)
How would i describe my time at my internship? I know many people who hate their internship and just try to make the time there go faster.
Your internship is only boring if you make it boring.
I don't see my internship like that at all it's been a joy for me to come in and see all of the staff here at CSVANW. I couldn't have asked for a better internship as i sit here thinking about my internship i realised that i have always liked coming here its wasn't a chore for me to come here, even if i couldn't make it sometimes my supervisor has always been able to help me and work around my schedule if need be i am very grateful to them.
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NIZHONI DAYS POWWOW
CSVANW CONTRIBUTION
CURTISON BADONIE
(DINÉ)
The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women and the Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico (RCCCNM) sponsored a Red Dress Jingle Special at UNM KIVA's 63rd Annual Nizhoni Days Powwow on April 29, 2018.
With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, CSVANW and RCCCNM sponsored the Red Dress Jingle Special to bring public awareness about sexual violence in our tribal communities, Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and begin bring healing to those devastated by sexual violence against indigenous people.
Although we know that one month isn't enough to solve the widespread issue of sexual violence, the attention April generates is an opportunity to energize and expand prevention efforts throughout the year. A special thank you to all who participated!
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DELORES HUERTA DAY OF SERVICE LEARNING
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
In early April, CSVANW was able to participate in the 9th Annual Delores Huerta Day of Service Learning in the South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
An array of community workshops and interactive activities were offered for young people of color. It was a beautiful day to spend outside and hold workshops on Land and Healthy Relationships for young folk as part of our Native Youth Outreach. Over 300 folx were present to learn how to create change in their own communities.
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HEALTHY KIDS, HEALTHY FUTURES
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation held its Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures Conference at the Sandia Pueblo. We were able to learn new ways to incorporate youth and community health, wellness, and fitness into our work.
Our CSVANW Native Youth Coordinator, Keioshiah, was also able to present on Balance and Relationality. We acknowledge and thank the NB3 Foundation for inviting us our to hold a workshop!
#CSVANW
#CSVANWYOUTH
#ViolenceIsNotOurTradition
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SEX TRAFFICKING TRAINING
WINDOW ROCK, AZ / SHIPROCK, NM
Our CSVANW team along with NM Street Safe and the NM Attorney General's Office trained over 150+ community members, service providers and law enforcement on the indicators and resources of sex trafficking within Window Rockm AZ and Northern Navajo Nation. We are thankful for the our relatives who voiced their concerns and stories that were shared across border towns and their communities.
We also can't thank Northern Navajo IHS and Judy Wolfe enough for providing the space and time for our Coalition to come out. We hope everyone got the starting tools to protect their families and keep them safe.
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STRENGTHENING OUR TEAM
ALBUQUERUQE, NM
Each month the CSVANW team sets aside some much needed time from our busy schedules for team building. The practice began with the awareness that self-care and bonding are essential elements to keep our team motivated and invested in the movement to end violence.
This month our team met up at Coffee and Canvas for an afternoon of painting, coffee and pizza. This activity brought a sense of perspective for the team; both literally and figuratively! Though we all painted the same scene; each of our works were as unique as each one of us.
Team team who paints together, stays together!
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ASHLYNNE MIKE MEMORIAL RUN
FRUITLAND, NM
The Coalition team co-sponsored and attended the 2nd Annual Ashlynne Mike Memorial Run for second year in a row at San Juan Chapter House. Nearly 120 runners gathered to honor Ashlynne as well as bring awareness to child safety needs of their community.
The 5k community run and bike rally was held on the day after t
he enactment of the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act was signed into law. "We need everyone's cooperation when it comes to saving lives, especially children; jurisdiction should not be an issue." Gary Mike.
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3RD ANNUAL SILENCE NO MORE COMMUNITY AWARENESS RUN
KIRTLAND, NM
"Becky's heart is happy and a little more healed - to have supporters who drove from as far as Tucson to Albuquerque is awesome." - Becky Johnson
CSVANW attended and supported the Silence No More Run hosted by Becky Johnson. This year's 3rd Annual Run featured over 65 runners and walkers from Albuquerque to Tucson. The run takes place annually in Kirtland, NM near Twin Peaks. The run is held during Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the hope of bringing awareness to sexual assault. Participants were encouraged to wear tear to show support for all survivors of sexual assault. CSVANW thanks Becky for allowing us to support your event!
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SEXUAL ASSAULT TRAINING
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
This month Cheyenne, Trafficking Coordinator, and Kim, Training and Education Manager, traveled to Colorado Springs, CO to attend the 2018 National Tribal Advocate Center (NTAC), Sexual Assault Tribal Advocate Institute for an intensive 40 hour training geared toward victim advocacy within our tribal communities.
CSVANW joined a passionate network of advocates from around country who work directly with survivors of sexual assault. The biggest takeaway from this training for our team is understanding the limited Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) services and response to sexual violence in tribal communities and border towns.
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RED SHAWL SOLIDARITY
SANTA FE, NM
For Sexual Assault Awareness Month (#SAAM), the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women was able to hold a critical conversation on murdered and missing Indigenous women at the Red Shaw Solidarity Project at the Institute of American Indian Art.
The event is in its third year running and provides a space for the IAIA community to learn, heal, and advocate for murdered and missing Indigenous women! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our conversation and contining to build solidarity efforts within our Native communities!
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10TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF WOMEN
FARMINGTON, NM
CSVANW Director, Deleana, was the opening keynote for the Sisters in Circle's 10th Annual Celebration of Women on April 20, 2018 in Farmington, New Mexico. Garnering hundreds of Native women of all ages- from toddlers to our elders- this conference provided space and knowledge sharing that aimed to provide community conversations centered on strength, resilience, leadership development and hope.
CSVANW thanks the conference organizers for this amazing conference and the opportunity to share space with attendees!
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POLICY LINK'S EQUITY SUMMIT
CHICAGO, IL
CSVANW Director, Deleana, was honored to join community leaders and advocates from across the country for Policy Link's 2018 national Equity Summit in Chicago, IL. Attracting 5,000 attendees from across the nation, this summit provided opportunity to deepen knowledge around equity and exchange ideas for action
that explored critical issues and strategies for the equity movement.
Deleana participated as a speaker in the session, "culturally rooted restorative approaches to justice and healing" alongside a Call to Men.
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CSVANW MEETS WITH JEMEZ SOCIAL SERVICES
JEMEZ PUEBLO, NM
Earlier this month CSVANW Membership and Outreach Coordinator, Angel,
visited the Pueblo of Jemez to collarborate on innovative ways to work together with our amazing organizational member Jemez Social Services.
In addition to collaboration efforts, CSAVNW had the opportunity to learn about all the amazing services, projects and programs going on in the Pueblo. For the month of April, the Jemez Social Services focused its awareness efforts on Child Safety Awareness throughout the community holding various events to engage the people.
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BUILDING COMMUNITY POWER
NEW YORK, NY
Earlier this year our executive director, Deleana, was selected for the Movement to End Violence's Cohort of Movement Makers. Through this program, CSVANW, is able to receive specialized trainings for our team, members and community.
This past month our Membership and Outreach Coordinator, Angel, attended the Building Community Power Workshop in New York City. Two and half days in which w
omen of color were encouraged and trained to speak truth to power. The training focused on building our communities up by redefining how we think and approach power dynamics.
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CELEBRATING OUR MOTHER EARTH DAY
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, along with NACA Peer Educators, shared space with the Native American Community Academy (NACA) late in the month of April to honor Earth Day. This event is a part of the school's Service Day Series that engages students and community to foster relationship building.
The theme of this event, "Celebrating Our Mother Earth Day" community gathering aimed to educate NACA students and community about the importance of nutrition, health and wellness.
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THANK YOU
TO OUR CHANGE MAKERS
2018 DONORS
Jai Laksman
Uba Backonja
Loga Shea
Susan Moore
Adam Marshall
Judith Kujawski
Lydia Nicholson
Keith Pryor
Kevin Sitwell
Erin Briggs
Bernard J. Eggersten
Catherine Roseman
Javier RiverA
Holly Scholles
Becky Jones
United Way
Network for Good
Bright Funds
Vanguard Charitable
Trust
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TOGETHER, WE DO MORE
Atlanta, GA
The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women sends out a huge thank you to J.Rivera Tattoo in Atlanta, Georgia for his fundraiser!
The proceeds from everyone who bought a pin or donated money was given to
CSVANW
for its sexual violence work in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Javier's fundraiser generated $1213.00 that went directly toward sexual assault awareness outreach material.
"I donated to your organization because of the out reach you provide to those who don't have a voice. There are incredible atrocities that have happened and are STILL happening to native people across the globe due to colonialism. I pray that with my humble donation your organization can help bring light to the shadow. Even if it is one woman, or one child, that is helped to overcome their trauma; generationally, physically, and/or spiritually. Then that one person will have the potential to help countless others. Together we are strong. I am forever grateful to organizations such as yours and my donation is a small token of my appreciation." J. Rivera.
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GIVING BACK:CSVANW RECEIVES CHARITABLE ONGOING DONATION
PHOENIX, AZ
We are excited to announce that, Phoenix-based company JP Digs & Co. will be donating 10% of all of their sales to CSVANW! JP Digs & Co. specializes in desert lifestyle and rustic custom designs for home goods, garden and life in the Phoenix area. We are very humbled to be a part of their charitable giving program.
"For the year 2018, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of items sold on this website and our public events will go to support this remarkable organization. You can be assured each time you shop with JP Digs & Co., you too will be doing your part to stop violence against Native American women and we cannot thank you enough." JP Digs & Co.
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June 22-23, 2018
Young Indigenous Queers Retreat
Institute of American Indian Arts Campus
Coming Soon!
May 14-18, 2018
40 Hour Advancing Advocacy:
Unity, Resilience & Results
Albuquerque, NM
May 25, 2018
Member Meeting
Albuquerque, NM
Open to CSVANW Members!
May 27-30, 2018
7th Annual Native Youth Summit
Santa Fe, NM
May 21, 2018
Community Conversations Book Club
Red Planet Books and Comics
Open to Community!
June 19-20, 2018
Facilitating Groups for
Women Who Use Violence
in Intimate Partner Relationship
Location TBD
Coming Soon!
October 6, 2018
#iWillRunForHer 5K and 1K Community Run/Walk
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Coming Soon!
October 19, 2018
3rd Annual Awards Gala and Auction
Sandia Golf Club
Coming Soon!
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CSVANW Board of Directors
CHARLENE TSOODLE-MARCUS
Executive Director
PeaceKeepers of ENIPC
Board Chair
LORRAINE EDMO
Executive Director
Native American Professional Parent Resources
Board Vice Chair
DAN LUCERO
Assistant Controller
Pueblo De San Ildefonso
Board Treasurer
COLEEN WIDELL
Foundation Administrator
Williamson's Survivors Justice Initiative
Board Secretary
KENA CHAVEZ
Advocate Coordinator
Tewa Women United
Board Member
HEIDI TODACHEENE
Government and Legislative Affairs Associate with Navajo Nation Washington DC Office
Board Member
THERESA ORTIZ
Program Manager
Santa Ana Social Services
Board Member
OLIVIA ROANHORSE
Vice President of Programs
Notah Begay III Foundation
Board Member
JOANNIE ROMERO
Director of Community Relations
Poeh Cultural Center
Board Member
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CSVANW Team
DELEANA OTHERBULL
Executive Director
KIM BENALLY
Training & Education Manager
ANGEL CHARLEY
Membership & Outreach Coordinator
VACANT
Sexual Assault Project Coordinator
CHEYENNE ANTONIO
Project Coordinator-
Trafficking
KEIOSHIAH PETER
Native Youth Coordinator
CURTISON BADONIE
Project and Media Assistant
TAM DAVIS
Office Coordinator
ABAGAIL TSO
NACA Intern
CHELSEA QUINTANA
NIYC Intern
NATASHA ESPANA
PULAKOS
Bookkeeper and Accounting
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