10 Years of Healing in Motion
The Story of CSVANW’s I Will Run for Them 5K Every October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), our communities come together in movement and medicine. What began as a small gathering in 2016 has grown into a powerful tradition: the I Will Run for Them 5K. For nearly a…
Breaking Cycle of Violence – 2025
11th Annual Breaking Cycle of Violence April 14 & 15, 2025 Isleta Casino & Resort The Breaking Cycles of Violence Conference is a renewed and reimagined evolution of one of CSVANW’s longest-standing gatherings, formerly known as the Tribal Leaders Summit. This annual conference continues to serve as a critical space…
CSVANW’s 13th Annual Native Youth Summit
The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women held their 13th Annual Native Youth Summit (NYS) on July 11-12, 2025, at the Bachechi Open Space in Albuquerque, NM. This two-day event offered 24 Native youth ages 13–17 powerful presentations and experiences, designed to empower and inspire them to become agents of…
From Roots to Wings
From Roots to Wings. Why the Southwest Butterflies Retreat Matters More Than Ever CSVANW Voice At the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW), we believe in the strength, spirit, and sovereignty of our young people. We also believe that healing must be rooted in truth, visibility, and culturally…
Protecting Native Youth in the Digital World
Safe Tech, Safe Futures – Protecting Native Youth in the Digital World At the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW), we believe that every relative, especially our Native youth, deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. That includes our homes, schools, communities, and increasingly, our digital lives. This…
Safe Tech, Safe Futures: July 2025 Campaign for Digital Safety
This July, the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) is proud to launch Safe Tech, Safe Futures, a digital safety campaign designed to empower Native survivors and advocates across New Mexico. As technology continues to shape our daily lives, this campaign offers culturally grounded tools, tips, and resources…