Are you interested in joining the movement to advance safety for Native women and communities across Indian Country? The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) is seeking passionate individuals for the following full-time, remote positions. Extensive nationwide travel is required.
To apply, email careers@niwrc.org with a completed NIWRC Employment Application, cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and three professional references. These positions will remain open until filled.
Get Ready for the 20th Annual Office on Violence Against Women Government-to-Government Tribal Consultation
October 28-30, 2025, Prior Lake, Minnesota
NIWRC is committed to supporting Tribal leaders and representatives preparing for the 20th Annual Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation. This annual consultation provides an opportunity for elected Tribal Leaders or their designees to offer recommendations on improving the federal response to violence against Native women. Visit NIWRC’s Tribal Consultation Hub for resources, webinars, office hours, and updates to support your participation.
Join NIWRC as we summarize national concerns and emerging issues for Tribal leaders and representatives to consider in preparation for the 20th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation.
Join NIWRC for virtual office hours to receive support in developing testimony for the 20th Annual OVW Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation. These collaborative sessions will help Tribal leaders and designated representatives craft impactful testimony that reflects their communities' needs, priorities, and concerns regarding violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women. Participants can ask questions, receive feedback, and access resources.
Peer-to-Peer Support: Implementing Talking and Support Circles for Community
September 17, 2025, 2:00-3:30 p.m. MT
Hosted by NIWRC, this webinar will share a brief Herstory of the talking circle movement, offer a framework for communities to provide in-person or virtual support circles, and a skill-building conversation to answer questions about implementing talking and support circles in your community. This highly interactive event will provide examples of engaging the audience and will assist attendees in better understanding the importance of building relationships to offer a welcoming space.
NIWRC is collecting voices from across Indian Country to guide our advocacy, strengthen programs, and uplift survivors. By sharing your experiences, you help ensure that future policy and resources reflect the realities of Native communities. To support this effort, we’re inviting Tribal leaders, Tribal domestic violence victim services advocates, and American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) victim-survivors to share their stories through written narratives, capturing lessons learned, challenges faced, successes achieved, and lived experiences. These collective narratives will serve as a foundation for shaping meaningful recommendations, identifying resource needs, and supporting the development and sustainability of Tribal domestic violence programs. Submissions can be anonymous, and no identifying info will be shared. Your story may help uplift the voices of Native survivors and shape meaningful change.
Uplifting Innovation: Lessons from ARP-Funded Programs and Sustaining Community Impact
September 16, 2025, 1:00-2:30 p.m. MT
The STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center, a project of NIWRC, invites you to join a national webinar highlighting the innovative programs made possible through American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding. As ARP funding is ending, Tribal and community programs nationwide face the challenge of sustaining their impact. This webinar will highlight two organizations that used ARP resources to address community needs, demonstrate measurable impact, and plan for sustainability beyond the funding period.
This newsletter is supported by non-federal funds. Some activities, resources, and events mentioned here are federally funded through cooperative agreements with the Office of Family Violence Prevention Services (OFVPS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Federally funded content is marked accordingly with the relevant grant number and disclaimer.
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