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Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition

Creating Safety and Justice Through the Teachings of Our Grandmothers

The Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is a statewide tribal coalition with individual and program membership from across the state. The membership is comprised of American Indian and Alaska Native women and allies 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 strives to reclaim the traditional values that honor the sovereignty of our women, children, and Two Spirit relatives by incorporating culture and spirituality into every aspect of program operations. MIWSAC also provides national technical assistance and training to tribes and organizations across the country. If you are interested in being involved with the coalition or if you want more information on training we can provide, please visit our website at miwsac.org or give us a call!

04/07/2026

This week for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), we’re recognizing the history behind the movement to end sexual violence, the intersections between sexual violence & colonialism, and what resistance has looked like from past to present.

Check out our SAAM Toolkit at the link in our bio or by visiting miwsac.org/saam 🔗

04/06/2026

Our CEO Nicole Matthews was recently interviewed by Fox 9 on the newly launched "Operation Not Forgotten," a federal effort by the FBI and DOJ to dedicate more federal resources to MMIR in Tribal communities. Minneapolis is one of 11 field offices that will receive support.

This initiative can only be successful if there is a real effort of building trust within communities on the part of the DOJ and FBI—our Tribal Nations and communities have a complex history with the federal government, and the recency of Operation Metro Surge and its targeting of our relatives has made community members hesitant.

"I think that one thing that [the FBI] could do is make a connection with Minnesota's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office. I think that would be a great first step to start building those relationships and establishing trust."
—Nicole Matthews | MIWSAC CEO

04/03/2026

Check out our Sample Tribal Proclamation for SAAM 🩵

This Tribal Proclamation template is an adaptable resource intended to assist Tribal leaders and advocates in declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). If you need assistance with your proclamation, reach out to MIWSAC by filling out our Training and Technical Assistance form.

Access the sample Tribal Proclamation at the link in our bio or by visiting miwsac.org/saam 🔗

04/02/2026

Our CEO Nicole Matthews was recently featured on The World We Want podcast, where she discussed the crisis of sexual violence against our relatives and how solutions must address the root causes of this violence.

"Through initiatives like healing response teams and survivor support, Matthews offers a vision of safety built not just through systems, but through culture, accountability, and care."

Listen to the full episode at https://miwsac.co/theworldwewant or by visiting the link in our bio 🔗

04/01/2026

April is 🩵

Throughout the month, we'll be sharing a sample Tribal Proclamation for SAAM, a brief history of the movement to end sexual violence, Native advocates and organizations who helped shape the movement, and more. Stay tuned and access MIWSAC's SAAM Toolkit at the link in our bio or by visiting miwsac.org/saam

03/31/2026

MIWSAC acknowledges March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️

To our trans, two-spirit, gender-expansive, genderqueer, and questioning relatives: you are important, you are seen, and you are loved 🩵🩷🤍

03/26/2026

MIWSAC's Sexual Assault Awareness Month Toolkit is now available! Our toolkit features downloadable graphics, a sample Tribal Proclamation, resources, and upcoming events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April 🩵

Visit the link in our bio or miwsac.org/saam to access the toolkit 🔗

03/24/2026

Registration is still open for our 19th Annual Restoring the Sacred Trails of our Grandmothers Conference!

REGISTER HERE: https://miwsac.co/AnnualConference26 or by visiting the link in our bio 🔗

The theme of this year's conference is Growing our Garden to End Sexual Violence. The conference will take place April 21-23, 2026 at Fond du Lac's Black Bear Casino in Carlton, MN.

ASL Interpretation will be on site.

**Please note: Very limited Travel Scholarship assistance is available for Minnesota residents only**

Scholarships will not be available for Vendors at this time.

03/20/2026

MIWSAC Solidarity Statement with Survivors of César Chávez's Abuse:

The Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition acknowledges, supports, and stand with the survivors that have come forward with accounts of sexual violence and abuse by César Chávez. We honor your courage, and stand beside you in collective healing.

We must believe, listen to, and support victim-survivors. We must hold those who cause harm accountable.

03/18/2026

Recap from Action Day at the Minnesota State Capitol last week 🩵💜✊🏽

The theme of this year's Action Day was "In Solidarity We Rise: Reimagining Justice Together." MIWSAC was honored to stand alongside families, survivors, advocates, and our sister anti-violence coalitions within the state to advocate for crime victim services funding.

03/12/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit your workshop proposal for our Annual Conference today 🩵❤

The theme for this year's conference is Growing Our Garden to End Sexual Violence. We are accepting proposals until March 20, 2026. Interested in submitting a proposal? Visit the link in our bio 🔗 or https://miwsac.co/CallForPresenters26

03/11/2026

Join the National Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA) for "Circle of Healing: Incorporating the Principles of the Medicine Wheel Into Medical Forensic Exams" on March 17th @ 2pm CT.

This webinar will focus on the medical forensic exam as a method of restoring balance and promoting healing through patient-centered, trauma-informed medical care.

Learn more and register at the link in our bio 🔗 or by visiting supportingourcircle.org/events

Address

570 N Asbury Street
Saint Paul, MN
55104

Website

http://www.miwsac.org/, https://linktr.ee/miwsac

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