Events

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) Fireside Session: Bridging Service Gaps Utilizing Federal Funds to Best Meet the Needs of Tribal Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Virtual Event

August 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Register The most sustainable tribal responses to domestic violence, sexual violence, sex trafficking, and related disparities are those rooted in Indigenous cultures and values. The challenge for those receiving federal funds is balancing the development of their responses with administering varying requirements of federal funds. This […]

White House Briefing on the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

Virtual Event

The White House Office of Public Engagement invites you to a briefing on the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), landmark bipartisan legislation that President Biden has championed for decades. You will be joined by Jennifer Klein, Director of the Gender Policy Council, Arati Prabhakar, Director of the Office of Science and […]

Enhancing Tribal Collaboration to Build Sustainable Public Safety Partnerships

Catawba Indian Nation 996 Avenue of the Nations, Rock Hill

The Catawba Indian Nation is provided a course that offers a proactive training experience aimed at fostering collaboration among tribal, state, federal, and local governments. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to identify Tribal justice challenges and strengthen partnerships that support Tribal justice initiatives. Training is free and breakfast and lunch are provided. When: September […]

National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training | ICWA Webinar Series

Virtual Event

ICWA Webinar Series: The Indian Child Welfare Act and Advocates for Native Youth September 17 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm Eastern Register by September 12. The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) provides minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and placement in foster and adoptive homes. Representatives of Native youth, […]

Victimology in Missing Child Investigations in Indian Country

Virtual Event

September 18 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Central Register Victimology, a comprehensive collection of personal information regarding the missing child and their immediate family, is a crucial part of missing child investigations in Indian Country. It is a collection of information addressing personality, lifestyle, and patterns that reveal specific risks, vulnerabilities, and stressors for […]

National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training | Culture as Prevention: Using Elders to Enrich Child and Youth Programs

Virtual Event

September 19, 2024, 2:00 - 3:30 pm Eastern Register by September 17 One universal principle across Tribal nations is the reverence with which Tribal Elders are held along with the knowledge they possess of Tribal cultural practices.  Connection of Tribal Elders with children and youth in various Tribal programs including child welfare, juvenile justice and […]

DOI and DOJ Roundtable Discussion on : Increasing Media Coverage of the MMIP and HT Crise

Virtual Event

Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 26 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register As part of the Federal response to the Not Invisible Act Commission’s recommendations on how to combat the missing and murdered Indigenous persons and Human Trafficking crises, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice are committed to holding a roundtable to […]

On The Good Path – Healing to Wellness Conference

Buchanan Alumni House 160 College Avenue, Orono

October 1-2, 2024 in Orono, Maine Don’t miss this exceptional chance to witness a mock Wellness team meeting and court proceedings in action, interact with court personnel, and listen to the stories of individuals who have effectively journeyed toward their recovery! Topics include: Effective Tribal / State Collaboration Utilizing a Peer Recovery Advocate Mock Team […]

Tribal Consultation on Violence Against Women Webinar

Virtual Event

October 2 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register Please join the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) to learn about national concerns and emerging issues in preparation for the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation this November. This webinar will feature the co-chairs of the NCAI’s Violence Against Women Task Force as […]