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Good morning Cycle Breakers,
We hope ya'll are staying grounded and well. Below, you’ll find updates on upcoming CSVANW trainings and community announcements that we’re excited to share with you.
Your presence and leadership continue to nurture change across our communities, thank you for all that you do.
Wishing you a week filled with strength, connection, and renewal.
In solidarity, The CSVANW Team
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This July, the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) is proud to launch Safe Tech, Safe Futures, a month-long digital safety campaign to empower Native survivors and advocates across New Mexico.
Technology should be a tool for healing, connection, and cultural care, not harm. But too often, it’s used to harass, surveil, and silence our relatives and survivors, mirroring the violence they already face offline.
Throughout the month, we’re sharing information and resources on tech-facilitated abuse, digital consent, and online safety. We’re also inviting you to be part of the conversation.
Here are a few questions we’re asking across social media and here, we’d love to hear from you:
- Have you or a loved one felt unsafe online? What would make digital spaces safer for Native communities?
- What does digital consent mean to you? How do you practice it in texts, social media, or location sharing?
- Tech should connect, not harm. How can we use it to uplift and protect survivors and our relatives?
- What digital boundaries help you or your loved ones feel safe online?
Your voice matters. Join the conversation and reply to these prompts and share with your community. Together, we’re reclaiming our digital spaces.
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Southwest Butterflies Retreat
August 1st & 2nd, 2025
Albuquerque, NM
SWBR creates a space that uplifts LGBTQ2S+ voices and experiences while addressing the impacts of domestic violence and sexual assault. Through workshops, conversations, and shared meals, participants will gain tools to support their well-being, grow in their power, and deepen their connection to community.
📆 August 1–2, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day
📍 Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque | 125 2nd St NW
🍽️ Breakfast and lunch provided both days
Our hope is that every youth leaves feeling seen, supported, and reenergized—carrying with them a strengthened sense of identity and collective care.
Let’s uplift Native LGBTQ2S+ youth together, because healing happens in community, and the future is brighter when we show up for each other.
Space is limited. Secure Your Spot Today.
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Membership Meeting - 3rd Quarter
August 5, 2025 | In-Person
Join CSVANW for the 3rd Quarter Membership meeting. CSVANW welcomes members and anyone interested in learning about CSVANW Membership. CSVANW staff will provide quarterly updates and talk about future events. August is National Breastfeeding Awareness month and a guest speaker from the New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force will provide an overview of their program and the services they provide. Lunch will be provided by Grandma Jo's Bakery from Laguna Pueblo.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact CSVANW's Membership and Outreach Coordinator Lincoln Encino at [email protected].
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Community Advocacy Meeting
August 14th, 2025 | 10:30M - 12PM | Virtual
The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) invites you to our upcoming Community Advocacy Meeting (CAM), a dedicated space to build relationships, share resources, and strengthen our collective efforts to support Tribal communities.
These monthly meetings are designed to:
- Uplift Tribal Advocates by sharing tools, training, and updates on relevant policies and events
- Deepen partnerships between Tribal programs and CSVANW
- Identify and address barriers to advocacy in a supportive, nonjudgmental space (confidentiality of survivors is always respected)
This month’s focus: Media Literacy & Tech Safety for Survivors of Domestic Violence.
Together, we’ll explore how digital safety and informed media use can help advocates better support survivors navigating technology-facilitated abuse.
| | Protecting Native Youth in the Digital World | Safe Tech, Safe Futures - Protecting Native Youth in the Digital World At the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW), we believe that every relative, especially our Native youth, deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. That includes our homes, schools, communities, and increasingly, our digital lives. | | | |
Nominate an Advocate for CSVANW's September 2025 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.
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CSVANW is a 501(c)(3) organization that is funded in part by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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