The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center and our STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center recognize March as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Many survivors have multiple, unhealed, undiagnosed, or misdiagnosed TBIs, resulting in revictimization, lack of access to appropriate, integral services, and intensification of emotional, mental, and physical trauma. NIWRC and STTARS encourage everyone to take the opportunity this month to learn about TBIs’ intersection with domestic violence and ways to identify possible TBIs. Find info and resources in the full statement here.
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Intersection of Brain Injury, Strangulation, Gender-Based Violence, Housing Insecurity and Homelessness
Wednesday, March 13, 1 - 2:30 pm (MST)
Gender-based violence often involves physical violence targeted at the head, neck, and face—through blows to the head or strangulation. This webinar will introduce CARE (Connect, Acknowledge, Respond, Evaluate), Ohio’s evidence-based framework developed by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network and The Ohio State University. CARE is a brain injury-aware, trauma-informed approach focusing on accessibility and accommodations with practical, hands-on, free tools, strategies, and resources to support your work.
A Snapshot in Time: Indigenous Leadership in the Creation of VAWA
Wednesday, March 20, 1 - 2:30 pm (MST)
This webinar is an opportunity to remember how the power of relationships led to creating the Violence Against Women Act and ensured the voices of Indigenous women who were battered were heard and reflected in the legislation. Join us to hear an undocumented history and stories that shed light on the development of the work to end violence against Indigenous women.
Fireside Session: New Connections with Reflection of Inspiration Inc.
Wednesday, March 27, 12 - 1:30 pm (MST)
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) is joined by the Executive Director of Reflection of Inspiration (ROI), DeMakus Staton, for this Fireside session titled “New Connections with Reflection of Inspiration, Inc.” The NIWRC Fireside Sessions provide communal gathering spaces meant to help heal, connect, and reflect on the ongoing heartwork within Indian Country from Indigenous organizations.
Introducing The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center Research Priorities!
These were developed using a survey distributed within our communication platforms. In identifying codes and themes from the survey data, the following six priorities were thus developed. Priorities for FY24 and the movement continue to shift, change, and evolve. NIWRC will continue its efforts to uplift and provide the community with an uplifting voice.
The Director of Communications and Advancement will take the lead for NIWRC’s communication and public awareness initiatives, fundraising and advancement, as well as manage NIWRC’s strategic communications activities. The Director will also have a wide array of responsibilities, including gaining visibility for priority Campaigns, helping NIWRC staff develop their media skills and strategies, utilizing NIWRC software and social media to communicate across our network.
To apply, please complete and submit an employment application, a resume, three professional references, a cover letter, and writing/design samples. Submit all documents to the Human Resources Manager, Julie Weddell, at careers@niwrc.org. Open until filled.
For Tribal domestic violence programs and shelters and Tribal not-for-profit organizations. Eligible programs can receive up to $15,000 per award and can reapply for additional funds. The deadline is rolling.
NIWRC Provides Culturally Specific Technical Assistance
We look forward to working with you!
This service aims to assist Tribes, Tribal programs, and advocates with policy development to establish and strengthen their responses to violence against Native women, as well as survivors who are 2-Spirit/LGBTQ+ and/or men. We can provide tailored technical assistance according to your program and community, which may include (but are not limited to):
Consultation, Program development/staff development, Strategic planning,
Informational resources, Safety, and technology practices, and policies,
Pandemic or disaster relief, Strategies and policies for work with LGBTQ2S communities in the context of intimate partner violence,
Referral and/or virtual meetings, Incorporating community organizing, and more!
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