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Fireside Session: Bridging Service Gaps Utilizing Federal Funds to Best Meet the Needs of Tribal Victims-Survivors of Gender-based Violence

Virtual

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 Fireside session will share how Tribes and Tribal organizations can develop their sustainable responses, including responding to challenges to best meet the needs of survivors and Tribal communities by pooling together different federal funds and maximizing impact. We hope to inspire listeners.

Check In, Tech Up (2 of 3): Navigating IT Systems to Support the Work of Tribal Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters

Virtual

Managing operations for your tribal domestic violence program and/or shelter can be difficult, especially when the unexpected can occur. Having systems, practices and protections in place will help organizationally with growth, management, and to mitigate loss of time, data and services. Session 3 includes a combination of introducing robust hardware, versatile software, and best practices for data backup and recovery.

Earth Listening Circle

350 Lakeview Dr, Nederland, CO 80466 Lakeview Drive, Nederland, Colorado, United States

All welcome (age 11 and on).  We will be connecting with and guided by the Earth, Divine Spirit and suggestions from Pachamama Alliance and their work with the Achuar Tribe in Ecuador. Pachamama is a Quechua word meaning Mother Earth, and a female deity revered by the Andean and Amazonian people of Peru and other parts of South America.  

Right Relationship Boulder Fall Gathering

Foothills Community Park 800 Cherry Ave, Boulder, CO, United States

Come to the Right Relationship Boulder Fall Gathering -- Foothills Community Park  --featuring Nico Strange Owl, whose Cheyenne name is Esevoneme'ehne'e (Buffalo Appearing Woman), a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana. Nico speaks at 5:45 pm.

What to Know: Powwow in Native America

Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.

The University of Colorado Boulder's Oyate Native American and Indigenous Student Organization will be spearheading a powwow in the Fall of 2024. This powwow will be a continuation of Oyate's longstanding history at CU Boulder that has insisted on the empowerment of Native community presence and voice on campus and in the front range. In preparation for the Fall powwow, which will be open to the public, this program offers education about what a powwow is, its history and different forms, how powwow can be both a sacred and political space, and how to be a respectful visitor in the powwow space.

The Leading Edge of Resilience: Past, Present, and Future

Virtual

We are honored to host a conversation about resilience with Austin Nunez, chairman of the San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation, and other members of his community. They will share experiences from the perspectives of different generations and lay the foundation for the journey of the next seven generations to come.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Pollinators

Growing Gardens 1630 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder, CO, United States

Harvest of All First Nations (HAFN), an Indigenous-led grassroots organization committed to land rematriation and amplifying BIPOC voices, is proud to collaborate with Butterfly Pavilion for a unique and immersive cultural experience. Join us for an inspiring workshop featuring our community’s esteemed Fancy Shawl Dancer, Joselyn Running Wolf, accompanied by Chasing Hawk and the renowned drum group, Standing Bear. The Fancy Shawl Dance is deeply respected in Indigenous communities, as its graceful movements mirror the spirit of the butterfly, symbolizing transformation and renewal. 

From Land Loss, Boarding Schools, and the Indian Child Welfare Act to Housing Insecurities: Addressing Violence and Displacement in Indian Country and the Importance of Low-Barrier Housing Policies for Survivors

Virtual

STTARS, Indigenous Safe Housing Center is hosting a webinar that will discuss the history of boarding schools and child welfare at the intersection of land loss, gender-based violence, housing disparities, and housing insecurities and the ensuing lasting genocidal impacts on American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States.