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~ Monday, April 2 ~
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In 1969, Wilma Mankiller occupied Alcatraz and it was there that she became inspired to live a life of activism and public service. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month we are asking the question, “What can we as Native women do to organize ourselves and stand in solidarity with one another?” This past year has been a huge resurgence for women around the globe. From Tahrir Square in Egypt, to the SlutWalks that began in Ontario, and the current fight in the U.S. for reproductive justice. We want to hear from you and your ideas about how we can continue to fight for our rights. Twitter: @SaveWiyabi www.Facebook.com/Save.Wiyabi.Project

In 1969, Wilma Mankiller occupied Alcatraz and it was there that she became inspired to live a life of activism and public service. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month we are asking the question, “What can we as Native women do to organize ourselves and stand in solidarity with one another?” This past year has been a huge resurgence for women around the globe. From Tahrir Square in Egypt, to the SlutWalks that began in Ontario, and the current fight in the U.S. for reproductive justice. We want to hear from you and your ideas about how we can continue to fight for our rights.


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Tags: Indigenous Native Women Occupy Rape Culture Reproductive Justice Sexual Assault Slut Shame Slutwalk VAWA VictimBlame Violence Against Women Wilma Mankiller Women Women's Rights Sexual Assault Awareness Month SAAM
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~ Wednesday, March 28 ~
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The United Nations Declaration on Rights of Indigenous People.  Although not official international law, it carries moral and political force. It is a statement and agreement recognizing and empowering Indigenous people. It is also a commitment from the state, to address concerns specific to Indigenous people. Out of 158 countries, the United States was dead last to sign and refused to until 2010; President Obama adopted the Declaration at the White House Tribal Nations Conference.  Today, the U.S. is not living up to even the bare minimum requirements of the U.N. Declaration.  Twitter: @SaveWiyabi Facebook: Facebook.com/Save.Wiyabi.Project

The United Nations Declaration on Rights of Indigenous People. 

Although not official international law, it carries moral and political force. It is a statement and agreement recognizing and empowering Indigenous people. It is also a commitment from the state, to address concerns specific to Indigenous people. Out of 158 countries, the United States was dead last to sign and refused to until 2010; President Obama adopted the Declaration at the White House Tribal Nations Conference. 

Today, the U.S. is not living up to even the bare minimum requirements of the U.N. Declaration. 

Twitter: @SaveWiyabi

Facebook: Facebook.com/Save.Wiyabi.Project

Tags: Aboriginal Feminism First Nations Human Rights Indigenous Native American Obama United Nations United States Violence War On Women Women Reauthorize VAWA Sexual Assault Violence Against Women
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~ Friday, February 3 ~
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For the Indigenous Women

Native women are murdered at 10 times the national rate; 1 out 3 Native women will be raped in her lifetime, and 3 out of 5 physically assaulted.  Even worse, 88% of the perpetrators are non-Indian and cannot be prosecuted by tribal governments.  Stand and take action now to restore safety and justice for Native women. 


Honor women, save VAWA.

Tags: Domestic Violence Indigenous Native American Rape Reauthorize VAWA Sexual Assault VAWA Women Violence Against Women Act Reservations
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~ Wednesday, February 1 ~
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The reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act would mean more support for Native women. As it goes in front of Committee this week, it is expected to be stopped. Call your Senator.

The reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act would mean more support for Native women. As it goes in front of Committee this week, it is expected to be stopped. Call your Senator.

Tags: SlutWalk montana vawa Violence Against Women War On Women Sexual Assault Call Your Senator Domestic Violence
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