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!

“Homelessness is a huge risk factor and critical to the work that MIWSAC does in addressing s*xual violence and s*x traf...
12/10/2025

“Homelessness is a huge risk factor and critical to the work that MIWSAC does in addressing s*xual violence and s*x trafficking of Native women.” - MIWSAC CEO Nicole Matthews for the Sahan Journal

The Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC) recently opened Oshki-Gakeyaa, a 24-unit Permanent Supportive Housing community in Minneapolis. Native Americans are overrepresented within the homeless population in Minneapolis, and Native women are especially vulnerable to being targeted if unhoused. The opening of Oshki-Gakeyaa marks an important step in addressing and preventing the systemic violence Native women face, and provides culturally grounded services, housing, and recovery for our relatives.

Read the full Sahan Journal article here:
https://sahanjournal.com/housing/homelessness-minnesota-native-american-women-disparities/

Community, we heard you, and want to thank those who engaged in conversation with us on this important topic. As an orga...
12/09/2025

Community, we heard you, and want to thank those who engaged in conversation with us on this important topic.

As an organization committed to ending and preventing s*xual violence, and also interrupting conditions that make violence possible; we apologize for any harm caused. In keeping with the theme of Indigenous Sexual Violence Prevention, we look forward to sharing the knowledge and wisdom of our Indigenous relatives. We hope to see you at this important gathering in January, and look forward to engaging in many more conversations in service to Indigenous survivors of s*xual violence.

DETAILS:
January 14-15, 2026 | 8:30a-5:00p
Mystic Lake Casino | 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd. Prior Lake, MN 55372

This summit is FREE TO ATTEND! Travel scholarships are available within the state of Minnesota. ASL interpretation provided and vendors welcome ❤️

Register at the link in our bio 🔗 or by visiting miwsac.co/PreventionSummit26

MIWSAC is seeking an Indigenous graphic artist to create 10-15 culturally meaningful digital graphics to be used in a Se...
12/05/2025

MIWSAC is seeking an Indigenous graphic artist to create 10-15 culturally meaningful digital graphics to be used in a Sexual Violence Prevention Series.

**Edit 12/8/25: Submissions can consist of 2-3 examples of your previous work. Submissions are due December 12, 2025 with notification of artist selection by December 17, 2025.

What does culturally-informed s*xual violence prevention look like to you and your community? These images should showcase the possibilities for prevention work in our traditions and cultural practices (i.e. harvesting traditional foods, healthy and enthusiastic consent, teaching clear boundaries, etc.).

We are interested in any and all digital art proposals relating to what you understand culturally meaningful s*xual violence prevention to look like.

$5,000 to create 10-15 digital graphics in a vector format (.ai, .eps, etc.). If using raster images, they must be at least 300 DPI final size. Artwork must be completed by January 23, 2026. Please email your questions and proposal to cdavidson@miwsac.org.

12/04/2025

Violence Free Minnesota stands with our Somali community in Minnesota. We reject policies and false narratives rooted in racism, Islamophobia, and xenophobia.

As the statewide coalition to end relationship abuse, we will continue to advocate for the rights and wellbeing of every community in Minnesota. Somali immigrants and Somali Americans in our state deserve safety and respect.

There are three upcoming trainings hosted by the Monarca Rapid Response Line to learn how to be a legal observer - this is one way to support our Somali community in Minnesota:

12/7 at 4:00PM in Richfield
12/10 at 6:00PM in Rice Lake, Wi
12/15 at 6:00PM at Queermunity in Uptown Minneapolis

https://monarcamn.org/training

MIWSAC was honored to participate in Minneapolis American Indian Center's Festive Franklin event, which brought Native o...
12/03/2025

MIWSAC was honored to participate in Minneapolis American Indian Center's Festive Franklin event, which brought Native organizations across the cities together to raise awareness about our work and gather in celebration of the season ❤

MIWSAC's table featured our Healing in Color adult & youth coloring books, a resource to support the mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional wellness of our relatives working to end s*xual violence and support survivors of s*xual violence. Download Healing in Color here 🔗 miwsac.org/national-programs/resourcecenter/

this Giving Tuesday!Donate here: https://www.givenative.org/organization/MiwsacSince 2001, the Minnesota Indian Women'...
12/02/2025

this Giving Tuesday!
Donate here: https://www.givenative.org/organization/Miwsac

Since 2001, the Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition has worked to end s*xual violence and enhance Tribal, state, and federal responses to s*xual violence and s*x trafficking.

MIWSAC uses culturally based training, technical assistance, strategies, resources, tools, and a wide range of events and activities to engage and support survivors of s*xual violence, advocates, service providers, community, and allies that are working to end s*xual violence and s*x trafficking across Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations, urban Native bases, and Tribal communities across the country.

MIWSAC's offices are closed November 26-27th as our staff celebrate and reflect with their families and loved ones. We w...
11/26/2025

MIWSAC's offices are closed November 26-27th as our staff celebrate and reflect with their families and loved ones. We will be back in office on Monday, December 1.

We wish you a restful and loving holiday!

MIWSAC was honored to attend the 82nd annual NCAI Convention in Seattle, WA last week!Our CEO Nicole Matthews assisted J...
11/25/2025

MIWSAC was honored to attend the 82nd annual NCAI Convention in Seattle, WA last week!

Our CEO Nicole Matthews assisted Jana Williams with Resolution # SEA-25-131: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/Urgent Response alongside Juana Majel Dixon. Both the Litigation & Governance Committee and the Public Safety & Justice Subcommittee voted to adopt the resolution. This also marked the first time our Membership & Program Services Coordinator, Lisa Iyotte, cast Midwest Caucus leadership vote.

We are grateful to all who came to NCAI, and who work every day to end violence against our relatives.

StrongHearts Native Helpline has been awarded a five-year grant to fund a National Indigenous Domestic Violence Helpline...
11/24/2025

StrongHearts Native Helpline has been awarded a five-year grant to fund a National Indigenous Domestic Violence Helpline—KSTP-TV reports that data shows the StrongHearts Helpline connects survivors to help, including peer support, shelter, legal assistance, and emergency transportation.

MIWSAC's CEO Nicole Matthews spoke to KSTP about the importance of this funding, saying "We all have a story of someone we know that has been impacted by s*xual violence. It's critical that we have those resources that are able to provide resources special to our community."

ACCESS THE HELPLINE: 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
StrongHearts Website: https://strongheartshelpline.org/

Read the full KSTP article: https://miwsac.co/StrongHeartsArticle

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Saint Paul, MN
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