The 11th Annual Native Youth Summit will be a 2 day event and is a powerful leadership development experience that connects, challenges, and cultivates 25 Native youth ranging in age from 13 to 17 years old from across the state of New Mexico.

Focused on investing in and empowering our leaders of tomorrow, the annual Native Youth Summit provides a unique opportunity for the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women to inspire and support the next generation of New Mexico’s tribal leaders in the fight to eliminate violence against our Native women and children.



The Native Youth Summit provides unique and engaging opportunities to address the issues our youth face today, such as domestic violence in the home, cyber-bullying, teen dating violence, safety in a technological world and bystander violence. Our young leaders will be inspired and equipped to return to their communities, support and empower their peers, and make healthy value-based choices using smart strategies.

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: May 31, 2023

SHARE WITH LGBTQ2S+ YOUTH!

This is a two-day education on the dynamics of genderqueer Indigenous Youth and gender/land violence for Native LGBTQ2S+ Youths who are ages 16-24 years old. It is our goal that the retreat participants will be supported, encouraged, and reenergized. Our hope is to create a friendly and safe space to be yourself and to have fun.

• Native LGBTQ2S+ History
• Policy Advocacy 
• Services Available to our Relatives
• Trans 101
• Art
• Makeup Tutorial
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It is our goal that retreat participants will be supported, encouraged, and reenergized. Our hope is to create a friendly and safe space to be yourself and to have fun.

Native LGBTQ2S+ youth who participate will receive a $200.00 stipend

This training is the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women’s 40 Hour-Core Advocacy Training that provides new domestic violence/sexual assault advocates and first responders with state certification in New Mexico and Four Corners region. CSVANW’s 40 Hour Advancing Core Advocacy Training is 1 of 2 state certified trainings for new domestic violence advocates. We aim to help first responders and domestic violence advocates work together effectively in a times of crisis.



40-Hour Certification

To receive your 40-Hour Certification, you must also complete 16.25 hours of the OVC-TTAC Online Training. When you complete that training, upload your hours to an AirTable link that will be provided at a later date. Here is the link to OVC trainings: OVC-TTAC Online Training

Scholarship: Advancing Core Advocacy Training in New Mexico Tribal Communities for New Advocates

NOTE: If you are applying for the traveling scholarship, you MUST be registered for the 40-Hour Core Advocacy training.

Scholarship preference will be given to CSVANW Members.

NOTE: Scholarships will only cover mileage and per diem. You will need to make arrangements for lodging if you are traveling to Albuquerque. If you are applying for the scholarship, you also need to register for the training.

Scholarship application deadline is Wednesday May 10, 2023 by 5pm (MDT).

Participants will engage in a one day 2.5hr focus group to discuss how American Indian or Alaska Native men can be better supported and involved in ending violence against women, children, LGBQ+, 2Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming relatives.

Breakfast and beverages will be provided, along with a $50 gift card for participation.

Engaging All Relatives Program: Focus Group 2

Thursday, May 25, 2023

9:30 AM to 12:00 PM MDT

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM 87104

Eligiblity: 

• American Indian or Alaska Native men
• Are 18 years old or older
• Live in New Mexico and/or  
• Are members in their communities and/or 
• Are educators, teachers, trainers and/or 
• Are service providers in domestic violence and/or sexual assault 
• Provide legal/social services for survivors of domestic violence/sexual assaultand/or 
• Are involved with social justice and/or anti-violence movement work