Ma k'u wam, Greetings Relatives, 

The enchanting and joyous time of the year is upon us as we have welcomed the winter season. It's the time that many of us gather with our loved ones to prepare for the winter ceremonies and celebrations; we often find ourselves exchanging memories, telling stories, and creating new memories. CSVANW extends wishes for a serene and safe winter solstice and holiday season.

Winter signifies a period of repose and contemplation. The year 2023 was marked by numerous transformations in our communities, and we embrace the tranquility of winter to honor the various movements that shaped this year, allowing us to fully be present as we gear up to welcome 2024.

As a Survivor-led organization, we took on strong stances essential to uphold the care and safety of families affected by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis, committed long-term advocates, and survivors facing sexual and domestic violence Our constant aim throughout the year was to provide support, technical assistance, policy advocacy and training that aids survivors and impacted families and communities. This endeavor was rooted in our unwavering adherence to our core values of kinship, culture, innovation, healing, and inclusiveness. We've strengthened relationships with our partners in the movement, members of our organization, tribal leaders, legislative leaders, survivors, and advocates affirming our commitment and solidarity for the liberation of all individuals affected by violence.

We express gratitude to every advocate and every cycle breaker whose offered their love and care to survivors and demanded accountability. Together, we do more to work towards our mission and vision of ending the cycles of violence in our tribal communities.

Take gentle care and cherish this time of rest; we eagerly anticipate reconnecting with you at the end of this hibernation when we return January 8, 2023. 

May creator keep you all safe. 

Kherkem/ Hawuh, Quyana, Ahéhee’ Dawaeh 



CSVANW recognizes that this time of year can amplify stress and create unsafe situations. If you or someone you know require assistance, please consider reaching out to the following resources: 

November 6 - CSVANW provided Technical Assistance to the United States Attorneys Office for the District of New Mexico. CSVANW presented on Trauma-Informed Care & Best Practices for Advocacy in New Mexico Tribal Communities to review and inform how to best provide trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services and assistance to Indigenous persons who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault in honor of National Native American Heritage Month. The invitation was extended to USAO staff including to federal prosecutors, Victim/Witness Unit, Human Resources, and IT. There were also staff in their Las Cruces office that joined in via a virtual platform.

November - CSVANW was honored to accept a request from Global Ties to host a group of seven Women Leaders from Ecuador as one of their many stops visiting the US. We provided a short presentation on Sexual Violence in Tribal Communities and held conversations about how CSVANW is leading the movement to healthy communities and families. We admired the women for their collaboration efforts to learn about how our organization is fighting to end violence in our tribal communities and what strategies/leadership skills they can bring back to their communities to break the cycles of violence and to support and uplift survivors. Other conversations lead to learning about how to affect social change as woman leaders and develop an understanding of the contributions of women to the social advancement of communities, especially from an Indigenous and afro-Ecuadorian lens. We welcomed our resilient and inspiring relatives and their translators to the U.S. and to our small office. In honor of Indigenous heritage month we shared pueblo cookies which reminded them of their own bread at home. We felt honored and grateful to be apart of their trip to the U.S and hope to host Global Ties next year again!

November - CSVANW hosted our 40-Hour Core Advocacy Training in New Mexico Tribal Communities for New Advocates November 14-16, 2023 at the Arc of New Mexico in Albuquerque. This training provides new domestic violence & sexual violence assault advocates with state certification in New Mexico and the Four Corners region. CSVANW is one of two organizations that provides state certification to new advocates in New Mexico. All participants were apart of engaging and thoughtful conversations around domestic and sexual violence in New Mexico tribal communities, impacts of colonization on Indigenous communities, safety planning for survivors, LGBTQ2S+ topics, trauma-informed best practices and more. CSVANW is blessed to share space and community with our advocates as we share knowledge and resources with each other.

November - CSVANW was extended an invitation to discuss the assistance provided to members, tribal leaders, survivors, and advocates during the “Time for Affirmative Consent” event on December 18, 25, and 26. The fundraiser aimed to support CSVANW’s programming, alongside Resolve, Esperanza Shelter, and Girls Inc. A heartfelt appreciation goes out to the performers and Sandscape Productions Inc for including us as beneficiaries. A special acknowledgment to our members who were able to participate and engage at our table during the event, Kewa OVW Program!

November -CSVANW attended the Elevating Prevention Efforts with Effective Facilitation training with Kamama Consulting where participants were taught the differences between facilitation, presenter, training/instructor and meeting manager. Objectives included gaining and strengthening techniques and skills that create a comfortable environment, encourage participation, manage over participation, handle disruptive behavior and increase their confidence to facilitate.

General contributions and donations from individual supporters and organizational partners are essential for CSVANW's sustainability and effectiveness.

Your donation helps make it possible for us to cultivate and strengthen our ability to advocate for Native women and children and breaking of cycles of violence.

The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women is excited to start off our Annual Little Ones’ Holiday Book Drive this festive season of giving. This book drive is an opportunity to call on all of our communities to help children who have experienced or witnessed violence be given the gift of storytelling and imagination.

Each year, the Little Ones’ Holiday Book Drive benefits children who will spend the holidays in a shelter due to domestic violence. Since its inception, CSVANW has raised more than 700 new Native American themed books for shelters throughout New Mexico.

Providing books for children and their families helps create a sense of normalcy in a time of uncertainty and fear . Alongside our community donors, we hope to allow them spaces to find comfort that can be found from the books donated.

CSVANW will have opportunities for donations throughout November and December 2023 to accept new books.

Can’t make it in-person? You can also donate!

Land and Body Violence Coordinator (Full-Time)

The Land and Body Violence Coordinator is responsible for the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women’s (CSVANW) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) initiatives by creating a resource within our organization to support training opportunities, culturally relevant resource referrals, and media development support to those most impacted by MMIWR. Provide support and resources to advocates and impacted families experiencing MMIWR within our service region while illustrating a strong connection between extractive industries and the missing and murdered crisis, also known as land and body violence.

Works closely with impacted communities and partners to identify issues, priorities, develop strategies, and community-based responses to MMIWR. This is a salaried, exempt position.