Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition Creating Safety and Justice Through the Teachings of Our Grandmothers

The Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is a statewide tribal coalition with individual and program membership from across the state. The membership is comprised of American Indian and Alaska Native women and allies who bring with them extensive cultural knowledge and long histories of working in sexual assault and/or domestic violence programs. It is their effort and dedication that propel us forward as we work to end sexual violence in our communities. MIWSAC strives to reclaim the traditional values that honor the sovereignty of our women, children, and Two Spirit relatives by incorporating culture and spirituality into every aspect of program operations. MIWSAC also provides national technical assistance and training to tribes and organizations across the country. If you are interested in being involved with the coalition or if you want more information on training we can provide, please visit our website at miwsac.org or give us a call!

MIWSAC was honored to collaborate with Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault for...
10/09/2025

MIWSAC was honored to collaborate with Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault for the relaunch of Sexual Violence Prevention Network (SVPN) Meetings 🩵

We gathered today to discuss data collection relating to s*xual violence within the state, different ways of knowing and talking about s*xual violence prevention, and what the future of s*xual violence prevention work in Minnesota can look like. We are grateful to have shared space, ideas, and connection with all who attended!

Save the Date! is December 2, 2025 🩵 is a community wide movement to spread awareness of giving to Native-led nonprof...
10/07/2025

Save the Date! is December 2, 2025 🩵

is a community wide movement to spread awareness of giving to Native-led nonprofits and Giving Tuesday is recognized as the largest global generosity movement year-round. By participating in , MIWSAC hopes the spread awareness of the importance of Native-led nonprofits on the largest giving day of the year.

Our CEO Nicole Matthews will be speaking at the Women's Leadership Celebration this Thursday, October 9th!The Leadership...
10/06/2025

Our CEO Nicole Matthews will be speaking at the Women's Leadership Celebration this Thursday, October 9th!

The Leadership Celebration explores the Women's Foundation of Minnesota's 35-year legacy of research centering women, girls, and gender-expansive people to inform bold strategies. We are grateful to Women's Foundation of Minnesota for holding this celebration, and for the important work you do!

Announcing the MMIP HRT Pilot Sites!Tanana Chiefs Conference's mission is to provide a unified voice in advancing sovere...
10/03/2025

Announcing the MMIP HRT Pilot Sites!

Tanana Chiefs Conference's mission is to provide a unified voice in advancing sovereign Tribal governments through the promotion of physical and mental wellness, education, socioeconomic development, and culture of Interior Alaska Native people.

Their vision of an MMIP Healing & Response Team is to ensure that families of missing and/or murdered Indigenous people have a dedicated advocate from the very first contact with law enforcement through every stage of the search, investigation, and, if applicable, trial.

Learn more about Dena' Nena Henash Tanana Chiefs Conference Tribal Protective Services (TCC) at the link in our bio 🔗 or by visiting https://www.miwsac.org/national-programs/mmip-hrt/

Announcing the MMIP HRT Pilot Sites!Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition (SWIWC)'s mission is to increase the capacity...
10/03/2025

Announcing the MMIP HRT Pilot Sites!

Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition (SWIWC)'s mission is to increase the capacity of Indigenous communities to address and respond to violence through education, training, technical assistance, policy advocacy, and culturally responsive supportive services.

Their vision of an MMIP Healing & Response Team is a future where Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) families are seen, heard, empowered, and supported in their pursuit of justice, healing, and answers for their missing and murdered loved ones.

Learn more about Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition (SWIWC) at the link in our bio 🔗 or by visiting https://www.miwsac.org/national-programs/mmip-hrt/

Announcing the MMIP HRT Pilot Sites!Waking Women Healing Institute Inc.'s mission is to protect against, heal from, and ...
10/03/2025

Announcing the MMIP HRT Pilot Sites!

Waking Women Healing Institute Inc.'s mission is to protect against, heal from, and illuminate the impacts of settler colonialism that result in violence against Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit relatives, Water, and Mother Earth.

Their vision of an MMIP Healing & Response Team is to build a community-rooted MMIP Healing & Response Teams model that begins locally and grows into a framework for regional and national response.

Learn more about Waking Women Healing Institute at the link in our bio 🔗 or by visiting https://www.miwsac.org/national-programs/mmip-hrt/

Photos from the Native-Focused 40-hour Sexual Assault Training in Rapid City, South Dakota!We are so grateful to have sh...
10/02/2025

Photos from the Native-Focused 40-hour Sexual Assault Training in Rapid City, South Dakota!

We are so grateful to have shared space with the South Dakota Coalition Ending Domestic & Sexual Violence and all who joined us for this training 🩵💜

Funding delays are devastating for s*xual and domestic violence survivors. Local programs are reliant on federal funding...
10/01/2025

Funding delays are devastating for s*xual and domestic violence survivors. Local programs are reliant on federal funding and have limited cash reserves. Even a brief period of delayed funding can impede service delivery, trigger layoffs, and cause program closures. Contact your congressional members at (202) 224-3121 using the call script in this post 📲

September 30, also known as The Day of Remembrance and Orange Shirt Day, honors our relatives who attended Indian boardi...
09/30/2025

September 30, also known as The Day of Remembrance and Orange Shirt Day, honors our relatives who attended Indian boarding schools and the children who never returned home. On this day, we remember, honor, and advocate for survivors of boarding and residential schools, their families, and their communities 🧡

The MIWSAC website is temporarily down—we apologize for any inconvenience, and will be up and running soon! If you have ...
09/25/2025

The MIWSAC website is temporarily down—we apologize for any inconvenience, and will be up and running soon! If you have any questions reach out to communications@miwsac.org.

Have you registered for OVW Tribal Consultation? There's still time! Register at the link in our bio 🔗 or by visiting ov...
09/24/2025

Have you registered for OVW Tribal Consultation? There's still time! Register at the link in our bio 🔗 or by visiting ovwconsultation.org/

Tribal Consultation is October 28-20th, 2025 in Prior Lake, MN. The purpose of each consultation is to solicit recommendations from tribal government leaders on administering tribal funds and programs; enhancing the safety of Indian women from domestic violence, dating violence, s*xual assault, homicide, stalking, and s*x trafficking; strengthening the federal response to such crimes; and improving access to local, regional, state, and federal crime information databases and criminal justice information systems.

Photos from the Alaska Native Focused 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training in Anchorage, Alaska last week! We are so...
09/23/2025

Photos from the Alaska Native Focused 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training in Anchorage, Alaska last week!

We are so grateful to have shared space and been in community with our relatives in Alaska, and alongside our sister organization Alaska Native Women's Resource Center

Miigwech/Pidamaya ye to all who attended 🩵💜

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