Good morning Cycle Breakers!

We hope you’re all doing well. Below, you’ll find information on some upcoming CSVANW trainings and important community announcements.

Wishing you a great week ahead

"Auntie, you better be cycle breaking!"

Have you seen our latest social media meme yet? If not, this is your moment! Don’t wait another second to hop on and check it out, we’re taking the time to celebrate cycle breakers in a big way.

Breaking cycles isn’t just about change, it’s about sparking hope, embracing healing, and building a brighter, stronger future for all of us. At CSVANW, we believe in the incredible power of transformation, made one meaningful step at a time. Whether you’re an auntie, an uncle, a beloved community member, or simply someone who cares deeply, every action you take plays a crucial role in creating safer, healthier futures for our Native communities.

So, what are you waiting for? Follow us, like, and reshare, because every single click helps amplify the message and empowers the movement.

CSVANW Advocate of the Month

April 2025

Every month, we honor advocates whose compassion, strength, and commitment drive the movement to end violence against Native women, children, and communities. By leading with culture and tradition, they uplift communities and create lasting change through education, prevention, and support.

This April, we’re proud to recognize Kelia Yanito (Diné) of Nambé Pueblo Healthy Families Services as our Advocate of the Month. Her work is a beautiful reflection of what it means to lead with love and purpose. Please join us in celebrating her!

Meet Our Advocate of the Month

Nominate an Advocate for CSVANW's Advocate of the Month!

Every month, we take time to celebrate individuals whose heart and work shine in the movement to end violence against Native women, children, and communities. These advocates embody compassion, strength, and an unwavering commitment to their people. They lead with culture, uplift community, and walk in the values of kinship, healing, and tradition. Through their efforts in education, prevention, and support, they create lasting change and inspire others to follow their lead.

Community members, colleagues, and CSVANW staff are welcome to nominate someone who exemplifies these qualities. Nominations for our May Advocate of the Month are now open through the end of April!

The deadline to submit is by EOD Wednesday, April 30th.

Learn More & Nominate an Advocate of the Month

Thank you for helping us honor these remarkable advocates and their impactful contributions.

40-Hour Core Advocacy Training: Strengthening Advocacy in Tribal Communities

The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) warmly invites you to participate in our 40-Hour Core Advocacy Training. Whether you're an experienced advocate or just starting your journey, this state-certified training equips you with the knowledge, skills, and culturally responsive tools needed to provide trauma-informed advocacy and crisis intervention within Tribal communities.

Over three engaging days, you will:

Explore the historical and systemic roots of violence
Gain critical insights into legal advocacy
Develop strategies for self-care and sustainability in this work

Training Highlights:

📅 Day 1: Foundations of Advocacy & Crisis Response

📅 Day 2: Legal Systems, Policy, & Advocacy

📅 Day 3: Systems Change & Sustainability in Advocacy

This interactive virtual training offers the chance to connect with fellow advocates, engage in meaningful discussions, and leave with actionable skills to better serve Native survivors and families.

💻 Location: Virtual (link provided upon registration)

📦 Participant Materials: A training box will be mailed to all registered participants, please ensure you provide a valid shipping address upon registering.

We look forward to working together to strengthen advocacy, empower communities, and create lasting change for Native families.

Violence on the Land Is Violence on the Body, Part 1

Virtual - ZOOM

📅 Date: May 15, 2025

⏰ Time: 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM

💻 Virtual - Zoom

Explore how extractive industries impact Native lands and bodies, perpetuating cycles of violence like sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and sexual violence. Together, we’ll dive into the intersections of economic exploitation, systemic oppression, and the Missing and Murdered Native Peoples crisis.

What you’ll gain:

A greater understanding of how the violent extraction of natural resources from Native communities impacts violence against Native bodies
Tools to respond to violence through advocacy, social service work, and community organizing.
Strategies for community-based public health solutions to promote healing and resilience in Native communities.

Registration cancellation deadline: May 1, 2025

To access the membership rate, please log in to your Coalition Manager account. If you are unsure of your membership status, have not yet logged in, or are interested in becoming a member, please contact our Member & Outreach Coordinator, Lincoln Encino, at [email protected].

*Note: If you have not received a login email from Coalition Manager, this means your membership has expired. To renew your membership, please contact our Membership & Outreach Coordinator.

To learn more about CSVANW Fees visit our website.

This training is made possible through the support of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

Denim Day is on April 30, 2025, a powerful day of solidarity against sexual violence.

Wearing denim is a statement that survivors deserve to be believed and supported. As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Denim Day reminds us that what someone wears is never an excuse for sexual violence