Media & Movement
Protect Them
“Protect Them” was written and produced for MIWSAC with support from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Please contact us for information on how you can use the song and video as an awareness and education tool in your community.

Podcast
It is well-documented that women in tribal communities experience a significantly higher rate of domestic violence and human trafficking throughout the United States. To confront that reality, tribal communities have established organizations dedicated to understanding and implementing the law to better protect women and prevent these criminal acts.
MIWSAC in the Media


Videos & Webinars
MIWSAC and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
Posted by Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition on Tuesday, April 7, 2020
MIWSAC Welcomes in Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Our New Digital Workplace Updates. This short Facebook Live will have MIWSAC announcing SAAM Webinar Wednesdays and the various topics, dates, and e-Events for April 2020.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Tools During COVID
Posted by Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition on Wednesday, April 15, 2020
MIWSAC Welcomes in Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Our New Digital Workplace Updates. This short Facebook Live will have MIWSAC announcing SAAM Webinar Wednesdays and the various topics, dates, and e-Events for April 2020.
The Role of Masculinity in Addressing Gender-Based Violence
Posted by Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition on Wednesday, April 15, 2020
This panel will discuss the role of masculinity in addressing gender-based violence and the responsibilities men carry in their communities to support Survivors, and how to work towards ending sexual violence.
Native Youth Leadership
Posted by Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition on Wednesday, April 22, 2020
This online discussion will spotlight the role of youth activism and advocacy in addressing gender-based violence in our communities, relationship, and Mother Earth. Let’s listen to youth discuss what their work means to then; their successes, challenges, inspirations, and what adults can do to support their mission to create a better world for all. We will link connections of youth activism and advocacy to ending violence in what ways these issues intersect with Sexual Assault Awareness Month and other gender-based violence.
Let’s Talk About Healthy Sexuality
Posted by Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition on Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Sexuality is one aspect that makes up a person’s well-being, but we don’t often have the safe space to talk about it. Anna Goldtooth and Tamika-Jo Andy will share their experience of promoting healthy sexuality in the Native community. The discussion will include concrete tools and resources to help facilitate conversation around sexuality, including consent and healthy relationships.
The First Sexual Assault Survivors
Survivors Memorial Dedication CeremonyJoin us in celebrating the nation's first permanent Memorial to Survivors of Sexual Violence. More info at: www.survivorsmemorial.org. If you need support, please call The National Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider.
Posted by Break the Silence Day on Saturday, October 10, 2020
The First Sexual Assault Survivors Memorial in the United States Dedication.
Join us in celebrating the nation’s first permanent Memorial to Survivors of Sexual Violence. More info at: www.survivorsmemorial.org. If you need support, please call The National Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider.
MIWSAC: What We Do
A Timeline of Racism in America: 1400’s – 1848
Making Space to Rise! Native Men & Boys Challenging Sexual Violence
Give to the Max
Changing the Focus: Human Trafficking
Lenny Hayes: This is My Activism
Missy Whiteman: This is My Activism
Missy Whiteman: This is My Activism
Toni Stillday: This is My Activism
Eileen Hudon: This is My Activism
Ignite Your Fire to End Violence Against Women
Every Man Should Know
Here I Am: PSA
Consent: What Is It?
MIWSAC 2015 Annual Conference
Public Policy and Press Releases

Public Policy
- National Sexual Assault Awareness Month Resolution
- Child Sex Trafficking Safe Harbor Laws (Find your state)
- Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act (EARN IT)
- Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA)
- National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls” Resolution
- Safe Harbor Law MN
- Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA)
- Tribal Template-Sexual Assault Resolution
- Violence Against Women Act Information and Toolkit