Monday July 28
Workshop Session I Continued
10:00am - Noon
Self-Care Through Creating Kristina Fox Myaamia Education Coordinator, Myaamia Center at Miami University We cannot care for others unless we care for ourselves. How we recharge can take many forms. In this workshop, participants will discuss how creating (e.g. writing, illustrating, sewing, etc.) is an act of self-care. Supplies will be available for participants to create a small object as a reminder to take care of themselves. Yucca
Workshop Session II
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fire Keepers: Native Women Leading Disaster Response, Recovery & Policy in Urban Communities
Agave
Hope Craig-Corlew Amy Stretten Vinecea Edwards
UAII Board Chair
UAII Direct, Marketing & Communications
UAII Senior Director, Operations & Strategy When disasters strike urban areas, Native communities are disproportionately impacted—and often overlooked in emergency plans. This session centers Native women’s leadership during and after the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, showcasing a trauma-informed, culturally rooted disaster relief model led by United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII). Presenters will share how women-led efforts secured housing for over 150 Native families, created a permanent community care center, and drove policy change with support from legislators and intertribal allies. By highlighting these leaders’ stories, this session fulfills WEWIN’s mission to strengthen tribal cultures, honor inherent sovereignty, and empower future generations.
Understanding Motherhood is Sacred While Healing in Recovery
Cholla
Amy Lyn Faatoafe COO, NATSU Healthcare This workshop will teach that Motherhood is Sacred and that women have such a powerful role in their families. We want our Native women to understand that there is nothing more important than the heart of a loving and caring mother. We will discuss how the Motherhood Is Sacred curricula has helped women in recovery have the desire to change and return to their families as responsible mothers. The Healing Power of Laughter for Native Women Willow Cecelia Fire Thunder WEWIN Board Member Laughter is nature’s remedy for the mind, heart, body and spirit. Rooted in Values, Ready to Lead: Native Women Rebuilding with Purpose Yucca Ashleigh Thompson Program Coordinator - Tribal Governance Support, Native Governance Center Anne O’Keefe-Jackson Director of Organizational Effectiveness and Operations in Administration, Native Governance Center Amber Annis, PhD Executive Director, Native Governance Center Andrea Reese Executive Director, Native Governance Center This interactive workshop is designed to empower Native women leaders through teaching the Rebuilding Native Nation principles, learning from Indigenous women leaders, and fostering confidence and community support. Through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and real-world insights, participants will explore the five principles of Native Nation Rebuilding, develop actionable strategies, and build meaningful connections with other women leaders. We invite leaders to understand how the five principles of Native Nation Rebuilding, combined with their personal, cultural, and community values-based leadership, can support transformative learning and sustainable change for their communities. Whether you’re an emerging leader or an experienced professional, this session will provide the tools and inspiration to amplify your voice, overcome barriers, and lead with authenticity and impact.
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