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Good afternoon Cycle Breakers,
We hope ya'll are staying grounded and well. Below, you’ll find updates on upcoming CSVANW trainings and community announcements that we’re excited to share with you.
Your presence and leadership continue to nurture change across our communities, thank you for all that you do.
In solidarity, The CSVANW Team
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Rethinking Manhood - A Healthy Masculinities Workshop
December 1, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Location: Farmington, NM
Native men ages 12+ are invited to join us from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a workshop. Participants will explore traditional teachings, storytelling, and crafts - while engaging in positive masculinity workshops. This session lays the groundwork for deeper connection and growth throughout the day.
💜 Location: 1001 West Broadway, Suite E. Farmington, NM 87401
💜 Lunch will be provided.
💜 Participants will receive a $50 stipend for attending the workshop.
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30th Anniversary Fundraiser Event
December 5, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
In 1995, 3 powerful Native women, Peggy Bird (Kewa), Darlene Correa (Laguna Pueblo), and Genne James (Navajo), came together with a shared vision to support Native survivors and advocates who have been impacted by violence in Native communities.
For 30 years, CSVANW has worked to break cycles of violence, amplify survivor voices, and strengthen community responses to domestic and sexual violence. What began with three founders has grown into a thriving, Native-led nonprofit with 16 staff members and dedicated interns who carry forward their legacy every day.
Join us on the evening of December 05, 2025, as we honor the history and celebrate CSVANW's 30th Anniversary Fundraiser Dinner.
Because this is an intimate event with very limited in-person capacity, we encourage early registration. A livestream option will be available for those who wish to join us virtually. Live streaming details will be shared soon!
- December 5, 2025
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | Albuquerque, NM
- 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
CSVANW continues to deepen relationships with all our Native communities, Tribal leaders, and DV/SA/GBV advocates across New Mexico and the Southwest Region. Together, we share resources, build knowledge, and provide education to service providers/first responders in-person and online.
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Breaking Cycles of Violence Conference
April 7 & 8, 2025
Isleta Resort Hotel & Casino
The Breaking Cycles of Violence Conference (formerly the Tribal Leaders Summit) is a cornerstone gathering hosted by the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW). This event brings together advocates, survivors, Tribal leaders, and community partners to address the ongoing epidemic of violence in Tribal communities and the systems of justice, response, and prevention essential to ending it.
In 2026, under the theme “Protecting Our Future, Healing Our Past,” participants will explore how our communities can transform systems, honor survivors, and strengthen pathways toward ending violence through culturally resilient, community-led, and survivor-centered approaches.
The two-day conference will feature:
- Keynote presentations from Indigenous leaders and movement builders
- Panel discussions on advocacy, behavioral health, child welfare, and coordinated community response
- Interactive workshops rooted in healing and cultural resilience
- Evening cultural events celebrating Indigenous creativity and strength
A special preview screening of “She Cried That Day” will offer a powerful and intimate look at the realities of violence and healing in Native communities, creating space for shared reflection, awareness, and action.
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Registration Information
Early Registration (Ends January 5, 2026)
Regular Registration
- General Admission: $200.00
- CSVANW Members (Any Level): $125.00
Members must LOG-IN to receive the MEMBER RATE.
If you are a CSVANW Member needing support, please contact Lincoln Encino, Membership and Outreach Coordinator, at [email protected].
Membership Scholarships: Information coming soon…
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Nominate an Advocate
Every month, we take time to celebrate individuals whose heart and work shine in the movement to end violence against Native women, children, and communities. These advocates embody compassion, strength, and an unwavering commitment to their people. They lead with culture, uplift community, and walk in the values of kinship, healing, and tradition. Through their efforts in education, prevention, and support, they create lasting change and inspire others to follow their lead.
Community members, colleagues, and CSVANW staff are welcome to nominate someone who exemplifies these qualities.
| Thank you for helping us honor these remarkable advocates and their impactful contributions. | | |
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us once again in something powerful: giving as an act of love, healing, and resistance.
For 30 years, the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) has walked beside survivors, families, and Tribal communities in New Mexico to break cycles of violence and build safer, more connected communities. Your support has been part of that story. Because of you, our work continues to grow - reaching more relatives, uplifting more voices, and strengthening the healing movement our ancestors dreamed of.
Throughout November and December, we’ll be sharing reflections from our community about what giving means to them, how generosity keeps our movements alive and our people strong. To honor that spirit, we’re offering limited-edition Cycle Breaker gifts as small tokens of gratitude for those who give during the campaign:
- Cycle Breaker Coloring Book
- Cycle Breaker Since 1492 T-shirt
- Cycle Breaker Since 1492 Tote Bag
- Cycle Breaker Since 1492 Sticker
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These items are more than gifts, they’re reminders that each of us has the power to create change. Every donation, no matter the size, helps ensure that survivors have access to the support, advocacy, and cultural connection they deserve.
Your generosity reminds us that community care is how we heal. It’s how we protect the next generation, and it’s how we continue walking this path together, as relatives.
We’re so grateful for the love and trust you’ve shared with CSVANW. We hope you’ll stand with us again this Giving Tuesday, so together we can keep building a future rooted in safety, healing, and sovereignty.
In solidarity,
The CSVANW Team
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CSVANW is a 501(c)(3) organization that is funded in part by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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