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Did you know? The FBI put out a report on #MMIP data earlier this year. Read more here: nativenewsonline.net/health/new-f...
New FBI Report Details Patterns of Violence Against Native Women, Children
An FBI report on violent and sexual crimes against Native American women provides new data about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis.
nativenewsonline.net
September 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A path toward healing after violence is financial independence. Survivors need specialized strategies after leaving an abusive relationship or situation. Learn more here: dvapriverside.org/financial-in...
Financial Independence for Survivors: Strategies for achieving financial stability after leaving an abusive relationship.
Leaving an abusive relationship is a brave and often life-saving decision. But it can also be fraught with challenges, especially when it comes to achieving financial independence. For many…
dvapriverside.org
September 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The Native Ways Federation is launching a #GiveNative campaign for #GivingTuesday. Will you join us? nativeways.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/n...
#GiveNative Kickoff Call for Native Nonprofits 2025 - Session 1
nativeways.app.neoncrm.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"Emotional literacy is as much a vital part of medicine as tangible clinical skills." Read more about this aspect of trauma-informed care. kevinmd.com/2025/09/why-...
Why doctors need emotional literacy training
Medical schools teach clinical skills but fail to provide emotional literacy training. This gap harms patient care and leads to physician burnout. Making empathy a core competency is essential for…
kevinmd.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Did you know that the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center has a library of resources to support Tribal Nations, tribal programs, and advocates working on issues of violence against Native women and other materials and publications from outside sources?
Resource Library | NIWRC
Our Resource Library includes resources developed and produced by NIWRC, as well as various resources from other outside sources.
www.niwrc.org
September 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
What's the difference between sex work and sex trafficking? Definitions are important. We like this resource: safelinkalberta.ca/sex-work-and....
Sex Work and Sex Trafficking: Definitions, Differences, and the Need for Human Rights   - SafeLink
Sex work and sex trafficking are concepts that are often conflated despite being separate subjects. Due to this conflation, they can carry significant social,
safelinkalberta.ca
September 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
MMIW isn't just a US or a Canada problem. Our lives are connected across borders, tribes, provinces, and states. This report helps all of us become more informed. www.thomsonreuters.com/content/dam/...
www.thomsonreuters.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
🚨 MISSING CHILD ALERT 🚨 Please help find Nya White Thunder

www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/09/08/8...
8-year-old girl reported missing in Rosebud Reservation, public help requested
The Rosebud Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 8-year-old Nya White Thunder.
www.dakotanewsnow.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
In national news, Epstein survivors spoke out this week. Read more here: www.thedailybeast.com/jeffrey-epst...
Epstein Victims Reveal They’re Compiling Own Client List
Six survivors of Epstein’s crimes came together to speak to NBC News.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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“Several of us Epstein survivors have been discussing creating our own list of names. We know the names. Many of us were abused by them.”
September 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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We cannot hide in the future - but if we wish to create a space where our collective humanity is unconditional, we must take every opportunity to "imagine otherwise" and build a future in our minds that we can work towards in the now. To do otherwise is to be constantly swept up in fear.
September 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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I warned Indigenous people last year about this: "AI" slop is destroying Indigenous knowledge transmission over the Internet because people won't know what's reliable info, our distinct cultures being further sloppified, this slop is regurgitated as "fact", kinda like OG anthropology / archaeology
New from 404 Media: AI generated history videos are flooding YouTube, and drowning out real history. "It’s worrying to me just for humanity. It’s not good for the state of knowledge in the world. It makes me worry for the future."

www.404media.co/ai-generated...
AI Generated 'Boring History' Videos Are Flooding YouTube and Drowning Out Real History
"These AI videos are just repeating things that are on the internet, so you end up with a very simplified version of the past."
www.404media.co
September 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
More troubling local news. A Rapid City man will spend the next 15 years in federal prison after possessing over 13,000 images of child pornography. www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/09/02/r...
Rapid City man sentenced for child porn charges
A Rapid City man will spend the next 15 years in federal prison after possessing over 13,000 images of child pornography.
www.dakotanewsnow.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Learn more about this 11-year-old’s death in Carolina Forest gated community being tied to a trafficking case.
www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/c...
www.myrtlebeachonline.com
August 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Our communities have had some significant loss recently, so we thought we'd put out this reminder to anyone needing to hear it. Don't give up. You're worth it. We need you.
August 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Hard to believe just over two weeks ago, we were enjoying sharing space with everyone at the Women are Sacred Conference.
August 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This question of the week is for all of us: how do your staff and clients collaborate? What has been most successful when you design opportunities to work together?
August 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#Humantrafficking news: A grand jury indicted 11 members and associates of the Hoover Criminal Gang for sex trafficking children and adults along South Los Angeles' Figueroa Corridor www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...
South LA street gang members charged in Figueroa Corridor sex trafficking case, DOJ says
A grand jury indicted 11 members and associates of the Hoover Criminal Gang for sex trafficking children and adults along the Figueroa Corridor, according to the DOJ.
www.cbsnews.com
August 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Five people charged with #humantrafficking after law enforcement operations in Omaha were implemented www.ktiv.com/2025/08/12/f...
FBI: 5 people charged with trafficking after law enforcement operations across Omaha area
Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted operations at four locations in the Omaha area on Tuesday morning.
www.ktiv.com
August 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
How do survivors of #humantrafficking #sexualviolence #domesticviolence support each other? Let's share our tips for healing this week!
August 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has a collection of free toolkits and resources on #humantrafficking that you can use for trainings, education, and other advocacy. Find the link in the next post or on their page.
August 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has a collection of free toolkits and resources on #humantrafficking that you can use for trainings, education, and other advocacy. Find the link in the next post or on their page.
August 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Crafters, quilters, knitters, textile artists! We need your help raising funds for a survivor resident of Pathfinder Center who is making a quilt. Would you please boost and support this small fundraiser? Donations can be made directly on our website.
August 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
We're making progress. Quilt squares are cut and arranged. We just need batting and binding. Thank you so much to the person who sent in a donation. We're now at 10/40 toward our goal. You can donate on our website or through Venmo @pathfindercenter. www.pathfindercenter.org/donations
August 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM