Thursday, November 14, 12:00 p.m.
American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian survivors of domestic violence face significant obstacles to safety and are disproportionately harmed in child welfare systems across the U.S. These barriers and outcomes are the result of colonization, historical oppression, genocide, intergenerational trauma, attempts to undermine sovereignty, systemic exclusion from legal protections, and the lack of culturally relevant programming (and funding for programming) that is designed to address the connection between these harms and family violence.
In the face of these challenges, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian survivors and communities demonstrate deep resilience, effective political advocacy, and commitment to indigenous healing practices rooted in their cultures and traditions.
Join us to challenge biases, develop a deeper understanding of the experiences of Native women and children, and learn what role you can play to ensure that families and communities can maintain their community-based support systems and leadership. This webinar will be conducted in spoken English with English-Spanish interpretation, English-ASL interpretation, and automated closed captioning.