Fawn Sharp: “Good domestic policy will recognize and embrace our long and traditional histories, our cultures, our values that are…”

We have to return to our traditional life ways that the indigenous peoples of this continent have exercised for millennia.

I am pleased to present testimony to the Committee on the success of the 2013 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the critical need to reauthorize VAWA with strong tribal provisions now.

I believe this Country, the United States, began to embark on a path to heal the soul of Indian Country.

Please join us in sending this message that domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking and trafficking will not be tolerated on our tribal lands.