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Combating Violence Against Native American Women
Introduction
Native American women have long been the backbone of their communities alongside taking care of their children and preserving their cultural heritage. Nevertheless, they face serious issues including deplorable living situations, disparities in health, and limited access to opportunities in the workplace and in school (Carter Olson et al). Thus in order to support Native American women and their loved ones, a comprehensive approach addressing these issues is needed. This essay will examine a number of important strategies and initiatives that might benefit Native American women, families, and communities as a whole.
1. Recognize Historical and Current Injustices:
To really assist Native American women and their families, it is imperative that the injustices they have experienced in the past and today be addressed
(Catholic sisters). For centuries, these groups have been devastated by discrimination, cultural suppression, forced deportations, and colonization. An important first step in the process of healing and rehabilitation
is acknowledging this history.
2. Enhance Legal Protections:
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One of the most important ways to support Native American women is to improve the legal environment for their rights. Among these are the following:
• Expand and Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): VAWA provides vital resources and safeguards for women of Native American descent, but it needs to be modified and expanded to include all Native women, regardless of their relationship to their non-
Native attackers (CRS).
• Tribe Jurisdiction: Let non-Native offenders who perpetrate crimes against Native American women on tribe lands to be tried by tribal courts. This will help close the geographical disparities that often allow offenders to go free.
• Protecting Indigenous Women and Girls: Draft and implement legislation and guidelines that protect Native American women and girls from mistreatment and exploitation.
3. Improve Healthcare Access:
In Native American communities, the availability of healthcare is often constrained, which may have severe effects on women's health. Among the actions made to encourage access to healthcare are:
• Ensure that Medicaid is available to all Native Americans, since it may provide much-
needed medical coverage (MACPAC).
• Investment in Telehealth Infrastructure: To get beyond geographic restrictions and provide medical care to remote Native American communities, devote funds to telehealth technologies
(University of Southern California).
• Encourage Traditional Healing methods: Incorporate traditional techniques for healing and cultural competence into healthcare offerings to address the particular needs of Native American women
(University of Southern California).
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4. investment in education:
Education is a critical step toward economic emancipation. To assist Native American women and their families, the following steps have been taken:
• Increase Tribal School Funding: Invest in strengthening tribal schools, guaranteeing proper resources and cultural sensitivity
(House).
• Promote college access. Encourage Native American women to seek higher education by providing scholarships, mentoring programs, and other services.
• Preserve Native Languages and Cultures: Promote Native culture and language preservation through educational institutions to help retain cultural distinctiveness
(McCarty & Nicholas).
5. Economic Empowerment:
Economic empowerment is critical for Native American families' well-being. Among the strategies that may help with this are:
• Entrepreneurship Programs: Create entrepreneurship programs and offer Native American women access to money to help them establish enterprises (Native nations Institute).
• job Training and Posting: Provide job training courses aligned with local work openings
and job placement aid.
• Invest in Long-Term Economic Growth: Support ongoing economic growth projects in Native American communities to promote long-term job prospects.
6. Cultural Conservation:
It is critical to preserve Native American traditions to retain community identity and resiliency. Among the cultural protection actions are:
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• Cultural Program financing: Providing for cultural activities, revitalization of language initiatives, and cultural institutions
(Fairbanks).
• Encourage Cultural Exchange: Support cultural exchange initiatives that link Native American communities with cultures from around the globe
(Fairbanks).
7. Raise Awareness:
Raising awareness about the difficulties that Native American women face is critical for gaining support and influencing change. This may be accomplished by:
• Media Campaigns: Launch media initiatives emphasizing Native American women's experiences and problems (Diamond).
• Education Programs: Create educational initiatives in communities and schools to promote Native American history and culture (Diamond).
In conclusion, assisting Native American women and their relatives is a multidimensional
task that requires a comprehensive strategy. It involves addressing past injustices, reinforcing legal safeguards, enhancing access to education and healthcare, encouraging economic empowerment, and safeguarding cultural legacy. Consequently, it requires raising awareness, cultivating allies, and engaging with Native American communities to come up with ethnically appropriate approaches that respect their right to self-determination. By adopting these steps, we may contribute to a future in which Native American women can prosper and assert their rights.
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Works Cited
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, 9 Mar. 2022, p. 019685992210832, https://doi.org/10.1177/01968599221083239.
Catholic sisters. “The Legacy of Injustices against Native Americans.” NETWORK Advocates
, networkadvocates.org/recommittoracialjustice/legacy/.
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Diamond, Anna. “Inside a New Effort to Change What Schools Teach about Native American History.” Smithsonian
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schools-teach-about-native-american-history-180973166/.
Fairbanks. “Alaska Standards for Culturally Responsive Schools | Alaska Native Knowledge Network.” Www.uaf.edu
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House, The White. “FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Support Indian Country and Native Communities ahead of the Administration’s Second Tribal Nations Summit.” The White House
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MACPAC. Advising Congress on Medicaid and CHIP Policy
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McCarty, Teresa L., and Sheilah E. Nicholas. “Reclaiming Indigenous Languages: A Reconsideration of the Roles and Responsibilities of Schools.” Review of Research in Education
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Native nations Institute. “Introducing the Entrepreneurs: NNI’s Native American Youth Entrepreneurship Program 2022.” Www.youtube.com
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v=c7wJ3W6CVC8. Accessed 25 Sept. 2023.
University of Southern California. “How to Improve Access to Health Care: Issues & Solutions | USC EMHA.” USC EMHA Online
, 10 Aug. 2022, healthadministrationdegree.usc.edu/blog/how-to-improve-access-to-health-care/.
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