(Portland, OR., July 26, 2024)— On July 24, 2024, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the lower court’s decision in L.B. v. United States, stating that the lower court was wrong to grant summary judgment in the federal government’s favor and dismiss L.B.’s lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). L.B.’s claims against the federal government stem from a sexual assault committed by a law officer from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) who raped her in her home after responding to her call for help. Both COLT and the NIWRC call on the United States, specifically the DOI and the BIA, to settle this case once and for all. The only correct response is for the United States to accept responsibility for the actions of its law officer, apologize, and compensate L.B. for her extreme losses. We hope the Biden Administration does the right thing. Indian Country is watching.
This last session of our series of “Check-In, Tech Up Clinics” demonstrates innovative and best practices for grantees to use to address challenges with grant reporting, data protection, and collection to ensure the safety and confidentiality of survivors, protect the integrity of your work and simplify data collection and reporting requirements. Following a brief introduction to technology updates, NIWRC “techsperts” will be on hand to respond to all your tech needs and questions and provide one-on-one support.
The student will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by NIWRC’s Research Associate Kendra Root (Muscogee Nation Citizen), to meet the needs of individual interest, academic classwork requirements, and final written project for publication, and resource development for NIWRC.
Fireside Session Series: Bridging Service Gaps Utilizing Federal Funds to Best Meet the Needs of Tribal Victims-Survivors of Gender-based Violence.
Wednesday, August 28, from 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. (MT)
This Fireside session will share how Tribes and Tribal organizations can develop their sustainable responses, including responding to challenges to best meet the needs of survivors and Tribal communities by pooling together different federal funds and maximizing impact. We hope to inspire listeners.
Tuesday, August 13 - 15, All day. Hyatt Place Peña Station, Denver, CO
The 2024 NIWRC Specialty Institute will offer presentations addressing the complex intersections of IPV with substance use, trauma, and mental health challenges that survivors experience. This year’s theme: Enhancing Indigenous Advocacy for Survivors of IPV Impacted by Trauma, Mental Health, and Substance Use. Join us for this in-person event!
Peer to Peer - Returning to Land and Culture Based Wellness: Knowledge Exchange for Systems Change with the Waking Women Healing Institute
Tuesday, August 27 - 28, All day. Keshena, WI.
Knowledge exchange with peers from around Turtle Island who are seeking to strengthen and/or grow their culturally founded and land based work to improve wellness outcomes for survivors in the areas of healing, prevention, and response.
NIWRC is searching for candidates to fill the position of an IT Support Tech. This position will focus on documentation development, controls, and training of processes and procedures to strengthen the support functions of the organization. This is a temporary position that will end in September 2025. The compensation range is $24-$28/hour, DOE. The position will remain open until filled.
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