WOMEN ARE SACRED CONFERENCE

July 29-31, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Baird Convention Center

Committed to Our Relatives: Tradition in Our Hearts, Future in Our Hands

The Women are Sacred (WAS) Conference is one of the nation’s earliest and largest gatherings of Tribal domestic violence programs, advocates, survivors, tribal community members, tribal leadership, law enforcement, and tribal court personnel dedicated to ending violence against Native women and communities. WAS provides tremendous training opportunities for both established and emerging Indigenous leaders and experts in the movement to end violence.  The conference consists of training sessions, presentations, workshops, and keynote addresses on various topics focused on increasing the capacity of tribal Nations, domestic violence programs, and community-based programs to provide effective services, including intervention and prevention strategies. We expect more than 600 attendees at this year’s event.

We cordially invite you to submit your workshop proposal to join the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) from July 29–31, 2025, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the Women Are Sacred (WAS) Conference—one of the nation’s most transformative gatherings for Tribal leaders, advocates, survivors, and allies working to end violence against Native women and communities.

This year’s theme, “Committed to Our Relatives: Tradition in Our Hearts, Future in Our Hands,” reflects the heart of NIWRC’s mission: honoring the sacred role of Native women as changemakers and protectors in leading efforts to build safer, stronger Tribal communities.

Important Deadlines

Call for Proposals Open: March 26, 2025

Call for Proposals Closes: April 21, 2025

Proposal Selection Notifications: April 30, 2025

SPECIAL NOTE: Individuals submitting proposals with multiple speakers should contact everyone included in the proposal to verify their participation and provide their bio information.  Speakers must grant permission for hard copy and online distribution of written materials. Permission to distribute copyrighted information is the responsibility of the Presenter. Acceptance of your proposal does not include travel and lodging. NIWRC will waive the registration fee for all accepted workshop applications.