Become a coalition member

Becoming a MIWSAC Member

The Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition’s membership is comprised of Advocates, survivors and others who are working to end violence in our Native Communities, and includes Native & non-Native; all genders and individuals and organizational members who bring with them extensive cultural knowledge and long histories of working in sexual assault and/or domestic violence programs. It is their effort and dedication that propel us forward as we work to end sexual violence in our communities.

MIWSAC’s work is grounded in the philosophy that each of us have a role, purpose, and place in eradicating sexual violence. As we galvanize across gender, race, age, orientation, expertise, and experience, we are all safer.

MIWSAC Mission Statement:

Through unity we will strengthen our voices and build resources to create awareness and eliminate sexual violence against Indian women and children. We will vigorously apply our efforts toward influencing social change and reclaim our traditional values that honor the sovereignty of Indian women and children.

BECOME A COALITION MEMBER TODAY!

Ways to get involved

There are many ways to Join the Movement ending sexual and intimate partner violence.

Join us at MIWSAC and volunteer
Attend our local community and national events and trainings
Volunteer at your nearest sexual assault or domestic violence program
Find ways to support ending sexual and intimate partner violence in both urban and rural Indigenous communities
Be courageous! Take healthy risks and start the conversation in your circles about violence happening in your community
Learn techniques to hold those doing harm accountable to make meaningful change
Write letters of support to Survivors, Advocates, Healers, SA/DV/Community organizations, legislators, law enforcement, and traditional and administrative tribal leaders
Be a Changemaker and help build important relationships across organizations, individuals, and anti-violence movements
Find the best fit for you: help with missing person searches, be a volunteer advocate, share MIWSAC updates on social media, participate in anti-violence legislation, contribute in new protocol development around emerging issues, help with fundraising, increasing our visibility and access to services, contribute in academic research project, and many, many, more- there is room for everyone!

Become an individual member

Our membership is comprised of Advocates, survivors and others who are working to end violence in our Native Communities, and includes Native & non-Native, all genders and individuals and organizational members.
Because sexual violence is often a very personal matter, MIWSAC welcomes individual membership.
One does not have to be associated with a program, or even identify as a victim or survivor of sexual violence to be committed to the movement of ending sexual violence in Indian Country.

Become a member program

MIWSAC welcomes all organizations that are in alignment with anti-violence work.

Benefits to becoming a member

Become an Individual Member or Member program
Contribute and receive relevant information through our email listserv
Opportunities to contribute our collective voice across Minnesota and Indian Country to end sexual violence
Scholarships (as funds are available) to attend MIWSAC projects, coalition meetings, trainings, and local or national events
No Membership Fees
Inter-Tribal and local networking opportunities
Share your expertise with other Advocates, Survivors and Helpers/Allies

Statewide organizing

Annual Statewide Conference
Visioning Meeting
Annual Meeting
Quarterly Coalition Meetings
Virtual Gatherings (zoom)
Culturally Specific Public Service Announcements
Solidarity Shawl Project in collaboration with Sacred Hoop Coalition
MMIR March every February and national events on National MMIWG/R Day on May 5th each year
Share culturally relevant resources with other members
Collaborate as a community on emerging topics in our communities
End intergenerational trauma with Strong Hearted engagement based upon healing and tribal sovereignty, pride, and our traditional values!

Training and technical assistance

On-Site, national, and regional training and technical assistance opportunities for Activists, Advocates and Community Members
Webinar training opportunities
Peer-to-Peer trainings and conversations at Quarterly MIWSAC Membership Meetings
Returning To The Teachings of Our Grandmothers and Native Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
There is wide range of resources and expertise available across Indian Country. Please inquire at any time.