Hello relatives! Happy Spring season! As we transition into a new season with hope and prayers of continued health and safety for our communities we extend our gratitude to you all for all you do. As you choose the seeds of change and strategize what and how you will be planting this season we are with you in solidarity to provide sunlight and water. Please let us know how we can support your efforts in your critical work of growing healthy communities.
This month is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women’s (CSVANW) theme for this month is, “We Believe You.” Currently, the data shows that among American Indians and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) women and men, AI/AN women experience 56.1% of sexual violence and AI/AN men experience 27.5% of sexual violence (DOJ – NIJ, 2016). So for this year’s SAAM campaign we would like to make the commitment to believe survivors.
Our objectives for the month of April are as follows:
- To bring awareness to the issue of sexual assault
- To provide resources to advocates, survivors, and those supporting survivors
- To meet people where they’re at in their journey to understanding dynamics around sexual assault and prevention.
The call to action is to believe survivors. We invite you to work alongside us in preventing sexual assault by sharing and joining our trainings (Sexual Violence Against Native Women and In the Spirit of Healing and Justice: We Believe You), sharing our SAAM memes on social media, donate and support SA/SV organizations, and many more ways!
#SAAM #SAAM21 #BelieveSurvivors
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SAAM Day of Action
TODAY - Tuesday, April 6, 2021!
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The first Tuesday of every April is the SAAM Day of Action. The Day of Action is an opportunity to start off the month with highly visible and coordinated actions.
Join CSVANW Today - Wear Teal on SAAM Day of Action!
Chances are someone in your life is a survivor of sexual harassment, assault, or abuse, even if they have never shared their story with you. Show your support for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse by wearing teal — the color of sexual violence prevention — TODAY and post a selfie on social media using #SAAM2021 and tagging CSVANW.
By wearing teal, you're signaling that you support survivors, and are a safe person to talk to if they need to reach out.
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Sexual Violence in Tribal Communities
March 25, 2021
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This training will provide basic information sexual violence in tribal communities. The target audience includes direct service providers, case managers, and advocates. The training will focus on the following areas:
- Basic understanding of sexual violence as a tool of oppression
- An overview of victim rights and laws, including federal and state laws
- Introduction to understanding cultural humility when working with Native survivors
- Explore strategies for improving response and coordination among tribal, state, and federal service agencies
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Covid-19 Effects on Leaders of Color
March 16, 2021
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CSVANW Executive director Angel Charley presented at this webinar on March 16th. She discussed how Covid-19 impacted the Coalition as well as surrounding communities that CSVANW works with.
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Lunch and Learn: Native American Experiences with Gun Violence
March 5, 2021
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CSVANW Training and Education Director Jolene Holgate joined a conversation with Brady United, a nonprofit that advocates against gun violence prevention, to talk about gun violence in New Mexico tribal communities. BU interns had an opportunity to learn about the roots of gun violence stemming from colonization, how gun violence intersects with domestic/sexual violence and MMIWR, and the important role of advocates assisting survivors. |
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Advancing Advocacy Training in Tribal Community
March 9th, 11th & 17th, 2021
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CSVANW held its first Advancing Advocacy Training in Tribal Communities of 2021 this March. We were excited to provide another amazing 40-hour core advocacy session for advocates working with/in tribal communities. Advocates had the opportunity to engage with the trainers, training material, and led the discussion during two advocate workshops. The next advocate training for new advocates or advocates needing re-certification in the Four Corners area will be held in May. M3ore information to come! |
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Tewa Matrilineal Resistance to Environmental Violence
March 18, 2021
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Our Sex Trafficking Project Coordinator Cheyenne Antonio hosted a conversation on land and body violence with our Tewa Matriarchs Marian Naranjo, Beata Tsosie Pena and CSVANW’s very own Marquel Musgrave. |
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Women’s Auxiliary Group
March 24, 2021
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CSVANW Executive Director Angel Charley presented with this group to the Ravencroft school. The Women’s Auxiliary Group focuses on providing a safe community for individuals who identify as women, while also addressing and raising awareness for intersectional feminist topics/issues at the school.
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Congratulations to Marchs' Advocate of the month,
Diane Shije!
Thank you for all your work in your community!
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Diane Shije is a member from the Pueblo of Zia and a proud mother of three boys. I have been employed with Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos as a Prevention Specialist since 2016 and stationed in my own community.
I am very thankful to the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women and their assistance to become a certified Victim’s Advocate with their 40 hour training provided. I serve as the Pueblo of Zia Victim’s Advocate, I am able to assist domestic violence victims in court and other situations they may need support.
I am currently taking classes to advance my career in the behavioral health field in order to continue to assist my community. Along with my advocate training with CSVANW I have attended other trainings and I have worked with the coalition for over 3years now. Working closely with the Pueblo of Zia Tribal leaders and the Zia Health Task Force with their continued support in community events to further educate and spread awareness on domestic violence in hopes to end or reduce the numbers of violence in our community. I also work with youth to become more involved with the community and cover topics related to teen dating violence but due to the pandemic sessions have halted for the time being in hopes to start again in 2022.
Since the pandemic with the assistance of CSVANW I have provided PPE to clients and families. I enjoy the work I do and helping community members with the tools I have learned or resources that are available to assist them now or in the future.
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THANK YOU
TO OUR CHANGE MAKERS
March 2021 DONORS
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General contributions and donations from individual supporters and organizational partners are essential for CSVANW's sustainability and effectiveness. Your donation helps make it possible for us to cultivate and strengthen our ability to advocate for Native women and children and breaking of cycles of violence. |
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Tribal Leaders Summit
April 27th & 28th, 2021
Virtual Event
The 7th Annual Tribal Leaders Summit – Virtual – Tribal Leaders Summit is a free briefing for tribal, state and federal officials and those who work with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. An annual briefing that focuses on providing policy and legislative updates, share best practices directly from our communities and provide a current state of affairs in the movement to end violence. The summit highlights the unique tribal, state and federal perspectives and challenges that our New Mexico tribal communities face in regards to addressing and responding to violence against our Native women and children.
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Sexual Violence Against Native Women Training
April 13, 2021 | 1PM to 2:30PM (MST)
Virtual Event
Join us for the first training of CSVANW’s 2021 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Believe Survivors campaign. In this training, there will be discussion on sexual violence against Native women. It will addressing sexual violence as a means of oppression against Native women.
Agenda coming soon!
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In the Spirit of Healing and Justice: We Believe You
April 21, 2021 | 1PM to 2:30PM (MST)
Virtual Event
Join CSVANW and the Tribal Law and Policy Insititute for a training as part of sexual assault awareness month.
The objective of this training is to provide:
- To bring awareness to the issue of sexual assault.
- To provide resources to advocates, survivors, and those supporting survivors.
- To meet people where they’re at in their journey to understanding dynamics around sexual assault and prevention
Agenda coming soon
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We invite you to join us for our 2021 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) We Believe You Conversation Series. We will hold three We Believe You Conversation series throughout the month of April. Each series will have conversation on different topics and issues related to SAAM and the movement to stopping violence against our Native relatives and communities.
We Believe You Conversation Series dates & topics:
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Monday
April 12, 2021
A panel discussion for advocates on Resources for Working with Survivors.
Virtual conversation via ZOOM
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Monday
April 19, 2021
A discussion with ABQ SANE.
Virtual conversation via ZOOM
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Monday
April 26, 2021
CSVANW staff will present on Rape Culture.
Virtual conversation via ZOOM
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Join the conversation! Together, we do more!
More information coming soon!
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Virtual SAAM Walk Your Pet& 5K
April 30, 2021
Virtual Event
Walk Your Pet:
Join us for a day of sexual assault awareness through physical activity! Choose either a 5K or Walk Your Pet to raise awareness about sexual assault in New Mexico. Next, choose a safe place to run, walk, or wheel. Join with friends and make a (socially distant) day of it!
The first fifty registrants of the Walk Your Pet will receive CSVANW swag.
5K:
Join us for a day of sexual assault awareness through physical activity! Through a 5K, CSVANW is raising awareness about sexual assault in New Mexico. This virtual event means that you will choose a safe place to run or walk your 5K. Join with friends and make a (socially distant) day of it!
The first fifty registrants of the 5K will receive CSVANW swag.
Please register as soon as you can!
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Disclaimer: This event is challenge by choice. We would like to welcome everyone of different abilities to this event and would like to wish that everyone participates to the best of their ability and safety. |
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CSVANW Membership Meeting
April 23rd, 2021
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VSS will be sharing #SAAM posts and resources all through the month of April and we would love your support, likes and shares! Our Social Media Pages and Website are:
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Indian Health Service Shifts Vaccine Distribution
Albuquerque Area IHS is now taking appointments for the COVID vaccine.
Call 505-252-0482 or 505-238-4618 to make an appointment.
ABQ IHS Contact info
IHS info
ABQ area pharmacy and clinic vaccines
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StrongHearts now offers Text and
Chat Advocacy 24/7
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If it’s not safe to call, our online chat or text advocacy might be a better option. Users receive one-on-one, real-time, confidential information from a trained advocate. |
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Road Runner Food bank has Two Drive Thru Locations (Tuesday & Thursday) |
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NM COVID-19 Support Services |
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When individuals call the hotline, they can expect access to individual crisis counseling, group crisis counseling, brief educational and supportive contact, referral and resource linkage(s), and community networking and support. |
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Community Engagement & Development Specialist |
If interested and for more information, please contact Vicki Finnegan at vickif@vssnm.org
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Keep checking back for more opportunities here. |
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