Organized in 1995 by three founding Native women, Peggy Bird (Kewa), Darlene Correa (Laguna Pueblo) and Genne James (Navajo), the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) was created to provide support to other Native advocates working in domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking in New Mexico’s tribal communities. Their single goal: to eliminate violence against Native women and children.

Over two decades later, CSVANW continues to be a resource for training, advocate support, technical assistance and policy advocacy. CSVANW has also aided in supportive collaborations with tribal leadership to further develop and promote tribal, federal, state and local legislation, and policies that cultivate best-practices for responding to violent crimes against Native women and children.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and CSVANW is hosting our annual I Will Run for Them 5K Run to honor the resilience, strength, and spirit of our Native

relatives impacted by domestic violence. This gathering creates space to uplift survivors, celebrate cycle‑breakers, and remember our loved ones taken by violence. We invite you to dedicate your run, jog, or walk to those in your life affected by the imbalance violence creates.

This annual event brings together survivors, families, advocates, and community members to: Honor lives impacted by domestic violence Raise awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) and all forms of violence. Support critical prevention, advocacy, and survivor‑centered programs.

I will run for them 5k 2026

11th Annual

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