American Indian Women of Proud Nations

You are invited! When: November 9, 2024 Where: Coharie Tribal Center, Coharie Tribe Hosted by: Grappling Ladies of the Southeast States (GLOSS) with AIWPN Contact for Vendors & Donors: Sam at email: [email protected] This special event kicks off Native American Heritage Month literally and figuratively! It is aimed at raising awareness of the unique challenges Indigenous women face in today's society. Our goal is to highlight the numerous benefits Brazilian Jiujitsu can offer, including enhanced physical and mental health, confidence building, and self-defense skills. GLOSS is an organization dedicated to empowering and promoting female grapplers across the Southeastern United States. We recognize that Brazilian Jiujitsu is a powerful tool for improving both physical and mental well-being, as well as providing essential self-defense training. However, many Jiu Jitsu spaces remain male-dominated, which can be intimidating for women, particularly those new to the sport. GLOSS seeks to bridge this gap by creating supportive environments where women can connect, share knowledge, and train together. Event Details: Part One: ? BJJ Demonstration/Introductory Class: A session focused on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to highlight its health benefits and self-defense techniques. ? AIWPN Talk: A 15-20 minute presentation by an AIWPN representative on the challenges faced by Indigenous women, including key statistics and community support strategies. Part Two: ? Open Mat and Q&A: An interactive session allowing attendees to ask questions, observe, and participate in the practice. We are currently seeking donors and vendors to participate. If you are interested, please contact the event coordinator, Sam through email: [email protected]. Your involvement would greatly contribute to our mission of fostering a more inclusive and empowering community for women in Brazilian Jiujitsu, and the Indigenous women of North Carolina. #AIWPN #GLOSS #selfdefenseforwomen #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Please Register and Share! North Carolina Commission's Inaugural American Indian Business Symposium Date: September 17, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Charles V. Chrestman Workforce Development Center at Robeson Community College The North Carolina Department of Administration – Commission of Indian Affairs is excited to announce our upcoming Business Symposium on September 17th, 2024. This event will take place at the Charles V. Chrestman Workforce Development Center at Robeson Community College from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, and we are eager to bring together leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across the state to foster economic growth and collaboration within our communities. If you or someone at your business would like to attend as a participant, entrepreneur, business owner, future business owner, or interested in gaining information, please register at: Registration Link below: https://lnkd.in/eHGPGQgG If you are interested, we also encourage you to set up as a vendor to display your company, conduct open interviews, or business to business networking. Please sign up to be a vendor at: https://lnkd.in/eDewHy_i

This summer, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with a tribute to the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI).

NAFOA will host a webinar with the Department of Energy on Tuesday, June 4, from 1-2 p.m. EDT. Members of the Tribal Energy Finance Program team will share more about how solar-plus-storage and microgrid projects can address the needs of Tribes’ high-load facilities, how LPO would work with Tribes on such projects, and answer questions about the topics. Register for the webinar:

Tune into season two of the Hope and Healing podcast where we talk about health options for more care and better care in Indian Country. Produced by the National Indian Health Board and Native News Online.

Yesterday was Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, when the Indigenous community and allies shine a spotlight on the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous persons across the United States. The National Center will always work with our allies to end the scourge of violence against our community. #NCAIED #TheNationalCenter #MMIW #MMIP

Join Levi Rickert & Charlene Sleeper for a critical discussion on the MMIP Crisis you don't want to miss! Let's take a stand together against this issue ??? ?? #MMIP #MMIW #Missingandmurdered #Nomorestolensisters Watch here: https://bit.ly/4drswVg

President Joe Biden has signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring May 5, 2024, as Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, urging all Americans and every level of government to support Tribal Nations in raising awareness, addressing this crisis of violence, and building a future based on safety, security, and self-determination. As the National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Relatives comes to an end, our work marches on. NCAI stands shoulder to shoulder with partners across #IndianCountry in our dedication to enhancing the safety and well-being of all Tribal Nations. ?? Enough is enough— ???? ???????? ???????????? ??????????????. ?? https://bit.ly/4dpewLE #MMIWR #MMIW #MMIWRActionNow #NoMoreStolenSisters

Today is National Missing and Murdered Indigenous People's Awareness Day. This is a day to honor and remember the countless Indigenous people who have gone missing or been murdered. Join us in raising awareness for change. #MMIP2024 #NoMoreStolenSisters