The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) invites you to join an informational session on the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Government-to-Government Tribal Consultation. This session will give Tribal leaders, designated representatives, and advocates the space to reflect on and develop recommendations to guide federal agencies on administering Tribal funds and programs, strengthening the safety of Native women, improving the federal response to violence, and expanding Tribal access to criminal justice systems. During this session, participants will learn about the purpose and significance of the OVW Tribal Consultation, including key policy areas like Tribal jurisdiction, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR), training and resources, research, and options for providing testimony (oral, written, or pre-recorded).
Preparing Tribal leadership for consultation is critical to ensuring testimony is survivor-focused and informed by the experiences of advocates and programs directly serving survivors in Tribal communities. This session will also highlight resources available through the NIWRC Consultation Hub to support Tribal leaders and advocates in preparing recommendations and engaging in the consultation process.
Jantzen Hale, Diné, currently serves as a Program Specialist with the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center. Previously, she worked with the National Congress of American Indians, supporting the development of communication strategies and sharing stories of impact and need about Tribal communities... Read More →
Connect with peers, local community leaders, and NIWRC staff to exchange ideas, share resources, discuss the day’s sessions, and forge collaborative partnerships in an engaging setting over light refreshments. Enjoy vegetable crudité with hummus, artisan cheeses, spinach and artichoke dip, meatballs, Carolina pork sliders, chicken satay, vegetable spring rolls, tomato mozzarella skewers, lemonade, and iced tea. The Upper Courtyard will remain open throughout the mixer.
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT Grand Ballroom
