Reflecting on the impact of this past year on our communities, peoples, land, and families, we recognize the importance of deepening our dedication to continuously expand our decolonized midwifery model, built on regenerative community based practices, rooted in culture and…
As we reflect on this past year, we remember how Changing Woman Initiative was dreamed into
fruition by its Founder Nicolle Gonzales (Arthun) while working as a Nurse Midwife in her community.
Like many other areas, Native American Maternal & Reproductive Health is poorly represented in all health policy spaces. It is for this reason that CWI has created a health policy program to focus on five priority areas: Project:Native American Maternal…
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Dear Courageous Community, I have made the brave decision to end my tenure with Changing Woman Initiative (CWI) at the end of 2023. My transition comes at a time in my life where I am expanding and growing as a…
Photo courtesy of @UNHumanRightsChief social media account In April 2023, Shayai Lucero (Acoma/Laguna), President of the Board of Directors for the Changing Woman Initiative, received an invitation from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to attend…
“Continued underfunding from the US Government to the Indian Health Services, has forced the closure of clinics and labor and delivery units serving Native American communities in rural and urban areas, which has exacerbated known health disparities. Despite healthcare medical…
