OCTOBER 2018

It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Oklahoma's tribal domestic violence and sexual assault programs have already been busy raising awareness and sharing resources. Now is the time to stand up and work together. It is up to all of us to change a culture of violence, to one of respect. Start by attending one of the events listed here> oknaav.org/events .

News for Natives:

Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope Defense and Donuts Today: October 11 6pm-8pm Shawnee Join the CPN House of Hope as they fight back against domestic violence with this self-defense class. And as mentioned in the name... Free donuts!!! Click here to RSVP/view the Facebook event. Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Domestic Violence Program DV Outreach Event October 12, 19, & 26 You still have three opportunities to attend this DV Outreach Event. Enlightening discussion as well as light refreshments will be provided.

Six Nations DV Awareness Walk & Lil' Monster Dash October 16 6pm-8pm Tonkawa The Otoe Missouria Tribe, Kaw Nation, Osage Nation, Ponca Tribe of OK, and the Pawnee Nation invite you to make a difference in the lives of those who have suffered domestic violence by supporting them in the 7th Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence. There will be free t-shirts, candy, bags, glow-sticks, and flashlights while supplies last. Cherokee Nation One Fire Domestic Violence Services Flowers for Consent October 17 10am-11am Tahlequah This event is being held in honor of the Cherokee and Native American victims of abuse for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. More details to be released on oknaav.org/events.

Chickasaw Nation Violence Prevention Services Community Candlelight Vigil October 19 6:30 pm Ada The vigil will honor survivors and those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. In case of bad weather, the vigil will be held inside of the courthouse. For more information, call (580) 332-0341 or (580) 272-5580, or click here. Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Violence-Free Living Program DV Awareness Walk October 19 More details, including time and location will be updated on our website oknaav.org as soon as possible.

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Family Violence Prevention Program DV 101 Panel October 24 11am-1pm Okmulgee This panel will go over basic information about domestic violence. More information, including a flyer will be placed on our website. Ti-Hirasa Domestic & Sexual Assault Healing Center DV Awareness Day "Gift for Giving" October 25 11am-1pm Pawnee “Give” 2 travel-size beauty, health or personal care items and (1) can good. Items will be used for program participants.   “Gift” a 2018 DV T-shirt, designed by Nathan McCray    Visit with our new staff Amy Kinzie, Coordinator Ashley Hadix, Advocate Dina Johnson, Prevention Specialist. For more information, please contact (918) 762-3621 ext. 218.

Kaw Nation Family Trauma Healing Center Talking Circle: Jewelry Making October 25 6pm-8pm 115 s. Maple, Newkirk MUST REGISTER by calling 580-362-1098. This event is for survivors of abuse to make jewelry and heal. 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 8am Don't be "scared" to stand up to domestic violence! This is a wonderful collaboration of the north east tribes. Click here to register!

NAAV Blog:

DVAM 2018 Click the image above to see a list of actions you can take today that will help you #Unify2Change a culture of violence to one of respect. There are also some Native DVAM themed graphics for you to share on your social media! Read more oknaav.org

Tribal Programs Now Hiring! We have recently added a new page to our website that shows when the NAAV or one of 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/nowhiring/

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.

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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.