As the end of Spring is near
, the Southwest is enjoying beautiful and magnificent sunrises and sunsets! The Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition (SWIWC) continues on their journey with new goals, exciting events, training, and staff!
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Our Sister Coalition:
Hopi Tewa Women's Coalition to End Abuse - HTWCEA
"Weaving a web of support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault"
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Located in Second Mesa, Arizona - Hopi Tribe
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Hopi-Tewa Women's Coalition to End Abuse (HTWCEA) is a leading voice to end sexual and domestic violence on the Hopi Reservation. Founded in 2008 by Hopi and Tewa women representatives of several villages and communities, HTWCEA is a non-profit organization that provides advocacy support to tribal and nontrivial government agencies. HTWCEA is committed to advocating for a coordinated and effective response system that creates safety net toward building healthy communities while embracing the strength of culture values and traditions.
Through positive collaboration with programs and local villages, we envision a community free of violence and adequate services for victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault. Hopi-Tewa Women's Coalition to End Abuse provides training, technical assistance, public education and outreach as well as cultural programs to raise awareness and prevention of violence against women.
Contact:
Roxanna Joseyesva, Office Manager/Point of Contact
PO BOX 239
Second Mesa, 86043
PH: 928-225-7029 or 928-225-6942
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Get to know our LGBTQ Advisory Council:
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Trudie Jackson, Diné, is a current member of SWIWC's LGBTQ Advisory Council and completed her practicum for SWIWC in Sprin 2017. Trudie recently graduated from ASU with her Masters of Science and Graduate Certificate.
During Trudie's studies at ASU, she was involved with the American Indian Graduate Association (AIGSA) as the President for 2016-2017 year which brought the Monument Quilt to ASU, a national event that display over 2000 survivor stories focusing on the awareness of sexual violence and rape.
Trudie also was involved with the community as a member of the LGBT Community Advisory Council for the Maricopa Community College District (MCCD) advocating for LGBT inclusion and policies on behalf of students and faculty at MCCD.
Trudie also provided presentations relating throughout tribal communities. She co presented a pre-conference institute at the 15th Annual National Indian Nations Conference, Justice for Victims of Crime on
Victimization Issues with Native Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, and Two-Spirit Community
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Trudie was nominated by the American Indian Studies - College of Liberal
Arts (CLAS), as Outstanding Graduate Student and a recipient of the CLAS Graduate Excellence Award and the LGBT Award. She will be relocating to Albuquerque, NM over the summer to start her doctoral program at the University of New Mexico in Fall 2017.
Congratulations Trudie, as you embark on a new chapter of your educational pursuit!
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Yavapai-Apache Nation Regional Training - March 2017
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SWIWC traveled to the Yavapa-Apache Tribe for two days of training on domestic violence and sexual assault that was coordinated with Camp Verde's Domestic Violence Program. Topics included, Domestic Violence: In Her Shoes, Sex Trafficking, Engaging Men and Boys to Help End Violence Against Native Women, LGBTQ 101, Accountability and Trauma Informed Care.
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As we continue to reach more Arizona tribal communities, we also continue to strive for safety, justice, healing while being inclusive of all victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking, and crimes that occur within our tribes.
Our next regional training is June 26 & 27, 2017 in Chinle, Arizona.
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The Monument Quilt - April 2017
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Such an awesome event!! As part of their west coast tour, The Monument Quilt displayed over 300 survivor stories at the ASU campus in Tempe, Az. The Monument Quilt began in 2013 and has grown with over 2000 survivor stories.
In coordination with tribal, state and federal programs; SWIWC provided a full day of viewing survivor stories, gathering resources, networking and listening to great speakers including our keynote speaker, Sarah Deer. a
uthor of "The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America".
Statistics show 1 in 3 Native women are sexually assaulted.
It will take all of us - men, women, youth and elders to stand together to prevent sexual assault.
Believe victims - support healing - know your resources
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THANK YOU to:
- Cocopah Indian Tribe
- Albert Chacon, Native Images PG- We Are Birds, LLC
ASU Programs:
- American Indian Graduate Student Association
- Women and Gender Studies
- Justice Studies in the School of Social Transformation
- Labriola National American Indian Data Center
- Graduate Professional Student Association
Our awesome planning committee:
- Robin Begay, Gila River Crime Victim services
- Vurlene Notsinneh-Bowekaty, Salt River Prevention Intervention Services
- Angel Cruz, Gila River Crime Victim Services
- Davis Henderson, ASU Dept. of Speech and Hearing Science
- Valaura Imus, Supervisory Victim Specialist – BIA Office of Justice Services, District III Phoenix
- Trudie Jackson, 2nd Year ASU Grad Student
- Leah Meyers, Arizona Rural Women’s Health Network
- Rebecca Nagle, FORCE and The Monument Quilt
- Elvira Osuna, Pascua Yaqui Victim Services
- Kevin Poleyumptewa, Salt River Fatherhood Program
- Alma Valenzuela, Pascua Yaqui Victim Services
SWIWC's Council of Women:
- Mary Howe, President
- Carrie Imus, Vice President
- Lorena T. Halwood, Secretary
- Geraldine Laughter, Treasurer
- Vanessa Losey, Council Member
- Honor Fisher, Council Member
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The west coast tour staff/volunteers have put extensive work, travel, and strength to provide healing and safety for communities, survivors, and service providers.
Great thanks and many blessings to Rebecca Nagle, Hannah Brancato, Rhonda Robinson and Stephanie Cassidy.
To learn more about The Monument Quilt visit:
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Family Violence Prevention and Services Program
2017 Tribal Grantee Conference
May 2 - 4, 2017
Scottsdale, AZ
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SWIWC participated in the conference first by opening the conference with the Shawl Ceremony to remember those who have passed by violence among our Elders, Women, Men, Youth/Children, LGBTQ Community and the Missing and Murdered. It is imperative to continue to acknowledge and keep safe victims of violence especially our women and to continue awareness of domestic and sexual violence among our tribal communities.
As we know educating our young men, young girls and children is a Native teaching to respect and care for our elders, mothers, and our community. It is our next generation who will teach and lead the future.
Kurt Begaye, a member of SWIWC's LGBTQ Advisory Council presented during the conference on Working with LGBTQ and Two Spirit Relatives. Being inclusive of the LGBTQ is needed to increase safety, healing, and justice for LGBTQ victims of violence.
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Navajo Nation Regional Training - June 26 & 27, 2017
Location: Thunderbird Lodge Dine Room
Lodging: Best Western
Please call 928-674-5874 to receive group rate: $70.00 + tax
Mention SWIWC training
Scholarships Available!
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Young Women Are Sacred III - July 10 -12, 2017
Location: Avi Resort and Casino
Laughlin, NV
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Supportive Collaborations with Native and Non-Native Partners Addressing Domestic and Sexual Violence: A Gathering of Reconciliation and Moving Forward
September 28, 2017
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In collaboration with Hopi Tewa Women's Coalition to End Abuse and Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence.
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Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition
WEBINARS
Coming Soon!!
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Community and
Local Events
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4th Annual Native Youth Identity Conference & Concert
Scottsdale, Az
June 16, 2017
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Rural Women's Health Symposium
"A Holistic Approach to Health"
June 28-29, 2017
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This symposium is an opportunity for different organizations to share their best practices in serving women in rural Arizona and recognizing champions in rural women's health with an award celebration.
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44th Annual
Arizona Rural Health Conference
High Country
Conference Center
Flagstaff, AZ
This conference addresses health care issues relevant to rural and tribal communities, fosters collaboration, highlights statewide program and projects, and provides networking opportunities for health care professional, administrators, policymakers, county directors, state and local leaders, federal agencies and others.
The conference allows for building and strengthening partnership, discussing ideas and solutions, networking and disseminating information.
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Contact Name; Rebecca Ruiz
Contact Phone: 520-626-2243
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Mending the Sacred Hoop
2nd Annual Tribal Governments Program
August 29-31, 2017
Saint Paul, MN
The summit provides participants the opportunity to explore key issues and share promising practices in addressing violence against women in Native communities and will offer training and workshop to assist with program/project implementation as it relates to grantee goals and objectives.
Wokshop proposals are being accepted through May 31, 2017. Proposals should
demonstrate methods and strategies to improve victim safety, offender
accountability, and highlight effective collaboration between tribal, federal, state governments and/or service providers
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Need to Talk?
Speak with StrongHearts advocates at no cost by calling 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 pm. CST when you are ready to reach out.
The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a cultural appropriate, confidential service for Native Americans affected by domestic violence and dating violence.
SAFETY ALERT:
Computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely clear. If you are afraid your internet usage might be monitored, call the StrongHearts Native Helpline.
1-844-7NATIVE
(1-844-762-8483)
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Council of Women
Mary Howe, President
Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
Carrie Imus, Vice President
Hualapai Tribe
Lorena T. Halwood, Secretary
Diné
Geraldine Laughter, Treasurer
Diné
Honor Fisher, Council Member
Mojave/Chemehuevi
Vanessa Losey, Council Member
Salt River Pima Maricopa
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Staff
Leanne Guy, Founder & Director
Diné
Tania Harvey, Program Specialist
Diné
Veronica Hunter, Finance Manager
Diné
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LGBTQ Advisory Council
Honor Fisher, Co Chair
Mojave/Chemehuevi
Lenny Hayes, Co-Chair
Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
Kurt Begaye, Diné
Miranda George, Duckwater Western
Shoshone
Trudie Jackson, Diné
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Mattie Jim, Diné
Vanessa Losey,
Salt River Pima Maricopa
Nicholas Metcalf, Scangu Oyate
Elton Naswood, Diné
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Donate to the Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition - Donations will continue our work in safety, healing, justice for all Native women and children, victims of violence, training and technical assistance to tribal communities and service providers GIVE, it continues to give hope and strength to communities.
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