This year we had over 830 people, spread across 485 cities in the U.S. and Canada, register for the events for the 2023 National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. If you could not join us live, you can rewatch each of the 10 sessions here in ourResources Library.
"No More Stolen Sisters" (2023), created byNick Alan and Kelsey Mata(Tlingit, Taakw.aaneidí). The artists, a creative sibling duo, engaged in an extended process of reflection and discussion regarding the impact of the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) on their hometown in Southeast Alaska.
All net proceeds go towards NIWRC's mission to end violence against Native women and children.
Webinar: niʕáy̓p kʷu aláʔ - We Have Always Been Here (6/7)
Our presenter for this webinar is Dr. Percy Lezard, whose pronouns are They, Them, Theirs, is a sqilxw registered with Penticton Indian Band in unceded B.C. They are a national and global leader. Their work centers on Indigenous knowledge, Two-spirit pedagogies, Indigenous community health, missing and murdered women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+, and gender-based violence in 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities. Register today.
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) vehemently condemns transphobic, anti-women legislation demonstrating a complete and reprehensible disregard for our nation’s most vulnerable. We oppose these hateful policies that lead to death and violence. It is our mission to end violence against Native women, which is meant to not be limited to colonial western standards of gender, and is inclusive of our transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit (2S+) relatives. Read the full statement.
*New Date - July 25-27* Foundation and Key Principles: Strengthening the Role of Advocacy in Indian Country Workshop
This workshop will focus on the dynamics and impacts of battering/intimate partner violence, particularly on Native women. Given the pandemic, we added a special session on COVID-19 mitigation best practices and indoor air mitigation tools. Discussion and interactive exercises are planned throughout this workshop. Individuals who registered for the original dates do not need to register again; however, please contact us if you would like a refund. Register and attend in person or virtually.
WAS Youth Track with NativeLove
Register for the Women Are Sacred 2023 YOUTH TRACK! The conference will be held June 26–28 in Albuquerque, NM, at the Isleta Resort and Casino. These workshops are meant to create a valuable space for young activists and community members. The ages of participants range from 13-17. Youth participants will be focusing on consenting youth/teen dating relationships, how to create boundaries, identify healthy relationships, and how to create healthy lifestyles for themselves and their communities. Register today.
Greetings Relatives,
As we shift into springtime, may we seed and water the lessons learned from recent years. On April 28, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Dr. Tedros stated in a media briefing,
“An estimated 1 in 10 infections results in post COVID-19 condition, suggesting that hundreds of millions of people will need longer-term care. And XBB.1.16 variant illustrates the virus is still changing and is still capable of causing new waves of disease and death.”
During the media briefing, the WHO also announced the launch of its “Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats Initiative,” or PRET. This initiative takes an integrated approach to pandemic planning and focuses on respiratory pathogens. PRET is designed to promote collaboration between countries and sectors as pandemics affect economies, education, trade, travel, food supply systems, and more.
This month, a second bivalent booster has been approved for those over 65 or immunocompromised.
A reported 1,052 Americans died the week of April 12. On April 10, President Biden signed into law H.J. Res 7, which terminates the National COVID-19 Emergency. On May 11, the CDC is expected to stop reporting its color-coded COVID-19 Community levels to track the spread of infection and switch to monitoring hospitalizations, which are a lagging indicator of spread. To access county-level wastewater data (scroll down to “Filter by State to View Counties”) may provide more detailed information about your local COVID-19 situation.
The Biden administration also pitched to Congress in the fiscal 2024 budget request, $130 million for the Health and Human Services Department for Long COVID programs and $130 million for Indian Health Services to treat and diagnose Long COVID in 2025.
The FDA hosted a webinar featuring public feedback on patient-focused drug development for Long COVID. Here is a link to the webcast recording featuring the voices of those living with Long COVID.
“Practicing Community Care by Cleaning the Indoor Air” virtual training and Corsi-Rosenthal DIY Air Purifier Demonstration, created by NIWRC’s COVID Technical Assistance Specialist, Marquel Musgrave, is now on our website to watch.
COVID TA Specialist in the News:
KUNM Interview with Marquel Musgrave on the scaling back of COVID-19 data and its impact on Tribes in New Mexico.
Best Ways To Protect Yourself
Wearing a high quality, well fit mask like a N95, KN95, or KF94 (best fit for small faces) or a clear N95 for accessibility
Support your immune system by eating traditional foods and herbs rich in vitamins and nutrients and talk to your health care about supplementing with Zinc, vitamin C, Vitamins D3, K2, and Magnesium
Water is our first medicine, stay hydrated, ground yourself using traditional medicines, and pray for our collective health and the protection of our little ones and future generations
Best Ways To Protect and Educate Your Community
NEW! You can now access our COVID-19 Layered Mitigations: Workplace Community Care, which includes expandable menus for “Layered Mitigation for In-Person Meetings & Travel Guidance” “In-Office Community Care Best Practices,” and “Internal Staff Correspondence”
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