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Tewa Women United
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Founded and led by Indigenous women, we are a multicultural + multiracial organization braiding environmental, reproductive, + gender justice. Based in the Tewa homelands, aka Española, Northern New Mexico.
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Friday, Dec 5
12 noon - 2 pm
Grief & Loss Monthly Healing Gathering

This monthly group is offered free of charge to all community members. It's facilitated by our #ReproductiveJustice Program team and community experts.

More info and sign up: laura@tewawomenunited.org

#NewMexico #Pueblo
Graphic with image of a person facing away, with arms outstretched. In the foreground, three clay bowls with water and another clay vessel with sage burning. Headline: Grief and Loss Healing Gathering
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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#NewMexico voters have the right to know how our next governor intends to protect our communities' health from the impacts of #climatechange. Join @healthyclimatenm.bsky.social Dec 4, 6:30-8 pm, for a Town Hall, in person and online. RSVP required at healthyclimatenm.org
Event flier. Headline: New Mexico's Changing Climate and Our Health: Candidates Respond Small images of 10 gubernatorial candidates, sign up info: RSVP required at www.healthclimatenm.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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‼️🚨Call to Action 🚨‼️
Join Local Water + Land Protectors at the BLM #SantaFe Office on Weds, Nov. 5, 10 am, to say ‘NO’ to proposed land lease auction of 3800+ acres!
BLM Office, 301 Dinosaur Tr., Santa Fe
#ProtectNavajoWater #ProtectDinetah
#dinélandsarenotforsale #diné #soldarityispower #NewMexico
Flier for event, headline: "No More Leasing on Stolen Land, Call to Action" Image of wall with a graphic of a Native person, and graffiti, including the words "Oil & Gass" with a line through them. Details for event, included in post text.
November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Virtual Class!
Nov 3 + 10
5:15-7:15 pm
Trans/Queer Childbirth Class
w/Ash Dasqui

This by-donation class is for gestating folks, birth support folks, people trying to conceive, and birthworkers.
REGISTER --> wkf.ms/3UEzoGZ

More info: tewawomenunited.org/events/trans...

#trans #queer #childbirth
Light colored flier, Headline: "Please join us at the Trans/Queer Childbirth Class" Illustration of multiracial group of four people, held in a large pair of brown hands.
October 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay!

This is a good day to support Indigenous organizations that work hard every day to protect land and waters, to remedy longstanding inequities, and to decolonize. Please consider donating to Native-led nonprofits today.

Donate to TWU --> bit.ly/TWU-give
Tewa dancer wearing traditional clothing and moccasins, holding a painted rattle. The scene is outside on a patio, with blue sky in the background.
October 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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We put together a list of #IndigenousPeoplesDay events happening this weekend and Monday, Oct 13, here in Northern #NewMexico -- a day to celebrate our histories + cultures, and our enduring presence as stewards of earth, air, + waters. How are you celebrating?

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Native design poster on black background, words: Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Santa Fe Plaza, New Mexico artist: George Toya
October 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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We are so excited for this Saturday, Oct 11, and our "Love Shouldn't Haunt You" Skate Jam! Valdez Park, Espanola #NewMexico
Please come if you can for all or part of the afternoon. This is an all-ages big community celebration and we'd love to see you there!

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Purple, green, and orange poster with details for Oct 11 event: 1:30 – 3 pm: Free Workshop for Youth (10 – 17) with Illastr8 3 – 6 pm: Main event, music by MydNyte — all ages and wheels welcome!
October 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Sept 26 is the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. @nucleartruthprj.bsky.social asked Elder Kathy Sanchez what this means to her:

"In my heart, truly it means all life on our Earth Mother will be happy, healthy, and loving."

#nuclearabolition #Pueblo #solidarity
Photo of Kathy Sanchez, an Elder of San Ildefonso Pueblo. She is standing in front of a black and white photo of her ancestor, Maria Martinez, a gifted potter. The graphic features the quote from Kathy: "In my heart, truly it means all life on our Earth Mother will be happy, healthy, and loving." Logo for the Nuclear Truth Project is at the bottom of the graphic.
September 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Sept 24
Tewa Women United + Somos un Pueblo Unido are offering a bilingual monthly support group!
A space to share your needs and find answers on how to create a safe, dignified environment, free from violence, racism, + oppression. All are welcome. #NewMexico
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"Unete a Nuestro Circulo Mensual con Somos Un Pueblo Unido" Illustration of a group of Native and Hispanice people, held in the palms of brown hands, with logos for Tewa Women United and Somos un Pueblo Unido.
September 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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We welcome Dr. Corrine Sanchez back to Tewa Women United after her well-deserved sabbatical. We are thrilled to announce that Corrine and Nathana Bird will now serve as co-directors! This structure and division of roles and responsibilities reflects TWU's grounding in Indigenous and feminist values.
Two Pueblo women -- Corrine and Nathana -- sit closely together, with a tree in the background. Corrine is wearing a black sleeveless dress with a butterfly design on the front. Nathana is wearing a black shirt with a red floral print. Both are smiling.
September 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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Last Friday, our #ReproductiveJustice Program hosted a #Doula Hub which began with a prayer circle. The 27 participants then got hands-on support to become #NewMexico Medicaid billable providers. We are so grateful to these doulas for the support they provide to families in our community!
September 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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New Perinatal #Yoga Class starts Weds, Sept 3
11 am - 12 noon
TWU campus, 1003 E. Fairview Ln, Espanola, #NewMexico

We are excited to offer FREE perinatal yoga classes every Wednesday. Sessions are open to people at any stage of the perinatal period, from pregnancy to postpartum. Just drop in!
Headline: Perinatal Yoga Free Classes Blue flier, with drawing of women and men in yoga poses.
August 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Thurs, Aug 28
4:45 - 6:30 pm
Parents and caregivers are invited to a very special Parenting Circle: Calming the Heart with Maya Rose. These monthly circles are free and offered to all community members.

More info: tewawomenunited.org/events/paren...

#NewMexico #ParentSupport
Graphic flier for event, headline: Parenting Circles Inset images: Drawing of multicultural group of people, some holding babies. close up photo of cacao being poured into a small cup
August 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Kuudaa woha/thank you to everyone who attended the public hearing about #tritium in #LosAlamos. There'ss much to say about it, statement coming soon. Until then here's a portion Elder Kathy Sanchez's comments. Our commitment to protect the most vulnerable remains steady + strong.
#NewMexico
August 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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August #Doula Hub!
Friday, Aug 29
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Espanola, #NewMexico
This free hands-on training walks you through every step needed to become an NM Medicaid billable provider. Bring your laptops – we’ll help you in real time!
More info: tewawomenunited.org/events/augus...
Pink and red flier; headline text: Yiya Vi Kagingingdi Doula Hub A space to learn, reflect, and connect. August 28, 2025 A call to doulas, lacatation professionals, and community health workers More details in the text, visit website for full info: https://tewawomenunited.org/events/august-doula-hub
August 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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REMINDER: Public hearing on proposed release of radioactive tritium at Los Alamos Nat'l Lab happens Weds, Aug 20, 5:30-7:30 pm. Attend in person: Sala Event Ctr, 2551 Central Ave, #LosAlamos, or via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8598951527...

We need all hands on deck for this one! #NewMexico
Background photo of blue sky, high desert landscape, and river. Text: "Protect our air, water, soil, plants, animals" "LANL Public Meeting on Radioactive Tritium Venting" [meeting details, included in post here] "Protect our children, elders, pregnant women"
August 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Parenting Circle
Calming the Heart Workshop with Maya Rose

Thurs, Aug 28
4:45 – 6:30 pm
TWU campus, 1003 E. Fairview Ln, Espanola #NewMexico

This is a free event offered to all community members, and welcoming both English and Spanish speakers. More info: tewawomenunited.org/events/paren...
Light brown and orange graphic flier for event, headline: "Parenting Circles." Illustration of small group of people of color, holding babies; photo of cup pouring cacao elixer into another cup.
August 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Our staff is tabling at the Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival hosted by the Poeh Cultural Center this weekend at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino in Pojoaque #NewMexico. Our #ReproductiveJustice staff took the afternoon shift and is having a great time connecting with community members! Come visit!
Three smiling women are standing behind a table full of fliers and giveaways. The purple tablecloth has the words, "Tewa Women United" (partially obscured).
August 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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"When you put it in prayer, things happen."

- Elder Kathy Wan Povi Sanchez
Tewa Women United co-founder and T'Sayain
Quote in red letters: "When you put it in prayer, things happen." Background: TWU's 'classic' logo, a drawing of 6 Pueblo women around a circle of corn.
August 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Happy Feast Day to our family and friends at Kha’p’o Owinge / Santa Clara Pueblo! May you receive many blessings and good health on this special day of dances, feasting, and relationaltivity.
#NewMexico #Pueblo
Logo for Santa Clara Pueblo -- the words "Santa Clara Pueblo" are turquoise and wrap around the top half of the circle logo. The logo uses traditional geometric patterns and feathers, with an avanyu (water serpent),wedding vase, and bear paw at the center.
August 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Saturday, Aug 9
Nagasaki Commemoration in #LosAlamos #NewMexico
10 am – 3:30 pm

Meet at 10 am for a vigil at Ashley Pond, followed by a march to SALA Theater for screening of Nagasaki Journey and Dark Circle. Return to Ashley Pond around 2:30 for open mic.
#disarmament #peace
Black and white flier for event, photo of bombed city in the upper left corner, quote in the upper right corner: "We must ensure that weapons of mass destruction are never used again." A drawing of a folded paper crane carrying a branch connects the photo and the quote. Details for Nagasaki Commemoration event on August 9 in Los Alamos on bottom half of flier.
August 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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In this powerful essay Beata Tsosie-Peña reflects on the experience of being a Native woman living adjacent to a nuclear weapons facility, and calls us into urgent action to protect our land, air, foods, and waters. #NewMexico #Pueblo tewawomenunited.org/2025/07/a-te...
Pregnant woman wearing a red and white traditional dress, standing alongside the banks of the Rio Grande.
August 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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August marks the 80th year since the #atomic bombings of #Hiroshima and #Nagasaki, and a legacy of devastation from the #nuclear weapons industry. We'll be posting on this topic throughout the month. Please join us in creating a Culture of Peace!

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Three people standing outside in the Northern New Mexico high desert, on Tewa homelands. Elder Petuuche Gilbert, Elder Kathy Sanchez, and ICAN executive director Melissa Parke, on a tour to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Trinity test site bombing.
August 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Saturday, August 9
10 am - 3:30 pm
#Nagasaki Commemoration Events in #LosAlamos #NewMexico
Join peacemakers and activists to commemorate the 80th year since the U.S. bombing of Nagasaki, Japan. Meet at 10 am at Ashley Pond for vigil, at 11 we march to the SALA Theater. More info on flier:
Black and white flier for event, photo of Nagasaki after atomic bombing, text: Nagasaki Commemoration Saturday, August 9, Los Alamos, NM 10 am: vigil and protest will begin in the Manhattan Project National Historic Park with speakers, prayers, and song 11 am: March to the SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Avenue 11:30: Viewing two films: Nagasaki Journey & Dark Circle (filmmakers present_ 2:30 pm: March back to park for refreshments
July 31, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Protect My Data, Protege Mi Gente!

Your data Is being collected and sold—without your consent. Sign your name to support New Mexico community & health information safety & privacy advocacy -->
bit.ly/nm-chispa

#dataprotection #dataprivacy #NewMexico
Graphic flier with rainbow-colored design around a circle with the words: My Identity is Not for Sale. NM CHISPA
July 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM