September 2018

There are so many ways to get involved and become an active voice against domestic violence, especially when it comes to participating in events. This September is filled with free community events aimed at prevention and awareness of domestic and sexual violence. This is a list of September's activities, and a few of October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month events. We are still getting updates from the tribal violence prevention programs, so keep checking out our website to see the latest > oknaav.org/events.

News for Natives:

The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes Domestic Violence Program Warriors Project September 12 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Clinton This is a men's only informational that will be a safe and open discussion on how men can become warriors of change. Dinner will be served. Ponca Tribe Domestic Violence Program ReDefine- Healing Trauma in Native American Communities September 17 | 10 AM-3 PM Ponca City Join the Ponca Tribe Domestic Violence Program and the Ponca Tribe Pathways Program as they provide this free workshop to address historical trauma that was prepared by Thrive Unltd. For more information contact Crystal Springer at 580-352-2606 or Monique Hudson at 580-491-2538.

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Family Violence Prevention Program Survivor Retreat September 22 The MCNFVPP is hosting their first ever, one-day, Survivor Retreat. They are inviting adult survivors of domestic and sexual violence to join them for a beautiful and relaxing day filled with self-care and fun activities! Contact their office at 918-732-7979 for more information and/or to register. Muscogee (Creek) Nation Family Violence Prevention Program Ribbon Skirt for Survivors September 29 10 AM-2 PM The MCNFVPP will be making ribbon skirts during their workshop. This event is specifically for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Space is limited and you must register. Please contact the Muscogee (Creek) FVPP office for more information: 918-732-7979.

Native Alliance Against Violence October 3 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Seminole, OK This is one of the NAAV's biggest community events! The event is being hosted by the Seminole Nation Domestic Violence Program this year, and we are looking forward to having everyone attend and empower each other. Come for cultural entertainment, special guest speakers, and display tables with information about Oklahoma's tribal domestic & sexual violence programs. Check out the Facebook event by clicking here. Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes Domestic Violence Program October 4 DVAM Kick-off October 12, 19, & 26 -Outreach Event Make sure to mark your calendar for the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes Domestic Violence Program Kick-off on October 4th. Lunch will be provided. October 12, 19, and 26 will be a community outreach event with light refreshments.

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Family Violence Prevention Program & the NAAV October 5 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Riverwind Casino The Muscogee (Creek) Nation and the Native Alliance Against Violence have collaborated to bring this highly informational workshop created by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges to Oklahoma. This workshop will provide an essential foundation for new and experienced state, tribal and territorial judges and judicial officers to enhance their skills in handling civil and criminal domestic violence cases. Judicial participants will leave the workshop with greater knowledge and skills for handling cases involving domestic violence. Register here: oknaav.org/events/judicialskills Comanche Nation Family Assistance Center Children and Youth Exposed to Domestic Violence October 5 9 AM- 3 PM Lawton Join the Comanche Nation Family Assistance Center for this free workship with presenter, Wyanet Tasker, the Children & Youth Technical Assistance Coordinator at Red Wind Consulting Inc. For additional information contact the Comanche Nation Family Assistance Center at 580-492-3590. Registration Deadline is September 28, 2018: Click here to print and fax registration form.

Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope October 8 8 AM-5 PM The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Family Violence Program House of Hope invites you to register for a free training in Shawnee. Topics include DV dynamics, self defense/dominate aggressor, trauma informed interviewing, strangulation, and lethality assessments. Email darian.towner@potawatomi.org or call 405-878-4673 to register. Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope Defense and Donuts October 11 6 PM-8 PM Shawnee This is a free self-defense class led by Gary Frazier. You can also enjoy a donut wall and giveaways, all in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This event is completely free and there is no need to register, though questions may be directed to Darian Towner at (405) 878-4673 or darian.towner@potawatomi.org.

Chickasaw Nation Violence Prevention Services Candlelight Vigil October 19 6:30 PM Ada The vigil will honor survivors and those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. For more information, call (580) 332-0341 or (580) 272-5580. Click here to be taken to the Chickasaw nation website. Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma Family Service Department Seneca-Cayuga Tribe Violence Prevention Program Eastern Shawnee Tribe Family Violence Prevention Program Wyandotte Nation Family Violence Prevention Program 3rd Annual DVAM Scarecrow Fun Run October 27 8 AM Don't be "scared" to stand up to domestic violence! This is a wonderful collaboration of the north east tribes. The link to register will be available soon, but for now, the Facebook event can be found by clicking here.

Important Dates:

The Native Alliance Against Violence is having an Indian Taco Sale! The tacos will be $7 with a drink and homemade dessert. All proceeds will go to the NAAV.  623 N. Porter Ave, Suite 400, Norman, OK 73071 -Free delivery of orders of 5 or more -Delivery will only be to immediate Norman area -Pre-paid orders of 5 or more get delivery before noon -Accepting cards and cash -Call us to pre-pay over the phone 405-801-2277 Don't forget to share with your Norman friends on Facebook!

Tribal Programs Now Hiring! We have recently added a new page to our website that shows when the Oklahoma tribal domestic violence and sexual assault programs are hiring new people. We have already added a few positions on there, so take a look! oknaav.org/tribalprograms-hiring/

Ongoing Events

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Social Services: 11AM-1 PM Every Wednesday| Survivors of Homicide Wellbriety Support Group- This wellness group is centered on the Talking Circle and traditional Native practices with the purpose of assisting those who have lost loved ones to homicide. The teachings are evidence based practices from the White Bison curriculum. If you are dealing with grief, unspoken heartache or pain, and would like to have a safe place to heal, please consider attending this gathering. Questions? Contact Warrior Woman Society 580-699-6556 or warriorwomansociety@yahoo.com or Penny Hammonds at 405-247-8630.

Osage Nation Family Violence Prevention: The Healing Circle is held every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the OVW offices in Pawhuska and are facilitated by the OVW Traditional Healing Coordinator, Arleata Snell. Family members of a sexual assault survivor can receive support too. Call Snell at 918-287-5422 for more information or to schedule an appointment.  Click here for more information.

Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma Sexual Assault Services: 1 & 3 Wednesday of the month at 6PM| This Talking Circle is open to those who are survivors of Sexual Assault. Come meet, learn, and share with others. Join the Facebook group by clicking here.

Thank you so much for reading this edition of the NAAV Newsletter!

This project was supported by Grant No. 2017-IW- AX-0009 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.