Planned booth awareness fall 2026

In the movement to stop violence against Native women and focus on the issue of murdered and missing Native women, awareness is a key factor. Native Women’s Society of the Great Plains promotes providing information in fun ways with their booths at large events. This fall, NWSGP will have information booths and incentives this fall at the United Tribes Technical College International Powwow and tribal summit in September,  the 38th Annual Black Hills Powwow (He Sapa Wacipi Na Oskate) in October and the Lakota Nation Invitational tournament in December.  Membership will also be in the parade at the  Black Hills Pow Wow with awareness messages. Awareness and education is an important part of stopping domestic or sexual violence against women in tribal communities. The society provides awareness with booths at major events where there is high attendance. Promoting awareness helps break the silence and stigma around violence against women, raises issues of the impact of the violence and helps debunk misconceptions and encourage conversations. Information shared at our booths can help better equip individuals on the realities of domestic and sexual violence, seek help and support. In the past, an average of 300 to 400 people have visited our booth and collected information and promotional incentives.

NWSGP has a membership of 27 tribal organizations and non-profits, who work to end violence against women and provide safety for women and their children. NWSGP Membership (https://www.nativewomenssociety.org/members)