Text Box:  About Women of Nations

Text Box: Our Mission: Rooted in American Indian Tradition, Women of Nations welcomes and honors “All our relations” as together we inspire hope and healing to embrace a vision of peace and justice. Women of Nations provides support to Native American and other battered women, their children, and family members as appropriate through: Services including crisis intervention, advocacy, and safe, confidential shelter Advocating for them and educating the public on domestic abuse issues. 

Text Box:   Women of Nations, A Brief History: "It came to my heart in a dream..." —Native American woman, on where she got the distinct, abstract pattern for her clan's weaving Women of Nations (WON) was founded in 1982 by four women from the Native American Community. We began as a Community Advocacy Program (CAP)—providing training, community education, legal advocacy, a 24-hour crisis line, and culturally appropriate support for members of the Native American community suffering domestic violence. In 1989, WON successfully lobbied local and state officials: start up funds were allocated for a battered women's shelter. In 1991, WON opened its doors to all battered women and their children seeking safety from domestic violence.  Women of Nations Philosophy: "In respect for Mother Earth, We unconditionally commit ourselves to her, to our sisterhood, and to the Circle of Life. We as Women of Nations Do not deserve to be beaten. We as Women of Nations, Realizing that we cannot endure The pain of violence alone, Can grow by sharing. We as Women of Nations, Need to respect and appreciate the tribal differences amongst us And realize that we have all learned Ways to surviving. We as Women of Nations, Hold a vision of family without violence. As the Mother Earth Reveals her strength through the creation of life, We also derive strength from her to make positive changes Through our own decisions." Women of Nations Board of Directors: Carla Thompson-Kurtz, President John Plano, Vice President Pat Johnston, Treasurer Suzanne Kincade, Secretary John Nordby Ceugant Scully Karly Turner Kimberly Best Mike Berre Nancy Lund-Wirth Richard Condon Robb Kline Susan O’Neil Grace Smith Clyde Bellecourt

 

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