Native women experience the highest rate of violence of any group in the United States and suffer violent crime at a rate three-and-a-half times greater than the national average. As women of color, First Nations women experience not only sexual violence, but also institutionalized racism. Native women also stand a high risk of losing their children in instances of physical and sexual abuse but will stay with abusive husbands in order to keep their children. The cycle of violence, anguish and despair is continuing into the next generations of Native Americans.
- To reach out to Native/Indigenous women regardless of socio-economic background.
- To provide viable resources to address health and emotional concerns.
- To educate Native women about employment and other work opportunities through a
volunteer training program.
- To encourage Native/Indigenous Women’s Fellowship and to bring together a Network of Native and non-Native women to learn about Christ-centered, culturally appropriate styles of ministry
- To bless Native women by accessing the power of prayer in the recovery and rebuilding process as they journey in to a new life.
Northwest Native Women’s Conference: They Shall go Forth with Joy 2005
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