Our stories do not begin with violence. They begin with her.

Across Pueblo and Tribal communities, matriarchs have always been teachers, protectors, caregivers, and leaders. Their wisdom has guided generations, shaping how we care for one another and build communities rooted in safety, dignity, and respect.

This Women’s History Month, the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) honors these teachings through our campaign Rooted in Her: Stories that Carry Us Forward. As part of this campaign, we are launching a community storytelling project called Letters to Our Future Generations.

Share Your Letter – CLOSED

We invite you to contribute your voice to this project.

Respond to the prompt: “Dear future relatives, here’s what our matriarchs taught us about safety…”

Submissions may include:

• Letters
• Poems
• Reflections
• Cultural teachings
• Messages to youth or future generations

Together, we write forward. Your voice helps carry these teachings into the future.