2025 Women Are Sacred Conference kicks off

The 2025 Women Are Sacred Conference began July 29 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, bringing together tribal leaders, advocates and victim service providers from across the U.S. for three days focused on ending gender-based violence in Indian Country. The event opened with a water ceremony, land acknowledgment and morning prayer and song.

Hosted by the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, this year’s theme is “Committed to Our Relatives: Tradition in Our Hearts, Future in Our Hands.” The conference features cultural performances, keynote speakers, breakout sessions and more.