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Check In, Tech Up (1 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 1 will focus on Data Use Technology, including data storage, data sharing, and data security applications.

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.

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.

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.

Tribal Consultation on Violence Against Women Webinar

Virtual

Please join the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) as we summarize national concerns and emerging issues for Tribal leaders and representatives to consider in preparation for the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation.

Navigating Disability Justice: Addressing Long Covid & Health Inequities

Virtual

This webinar will reflect on the intersections of disability justice, offer community navigational knowledge, and help us think of the ways in which we can build a more equitable future within the contexts of health decline and pandemics. Disability is something we will all navigate, either through natural health decline or possibly from being repeatedly infected by Covid-19; one infection can change our lives forever. Join us for a candid discussion amongst fellow disabled comrades, long covid survivors, disability justice advocates and covid safety organizers/specialists.

OVW Tribal Consultation on Violence Against Women Webinar

Virtual

Please join the Alaska Native Women's Resource Center (AKNWRC), NIWRC, and NCAI as we discuss the upcoming 19th Annual OVW Tribal Consultation and summarize key national concerns and emerging issues for Tribal leaders and representatives to consider in advance of Tribal consultation.