Our Sister’s Keeper Coalition Mission Statement
The Mission of Our Sister’s Keeper Coalition is to be dedicated to the actions that promote the safety and sovereignty of all families, and to honor the fundamental value of those who experience Family Violence by providing inclusive victim services, educational programs and community outreach, all of which help survivor’s achieve long term financial goals and self-sufficiency.
Our Sister’s Keeper Coalition, a Tribal Coalition, was founded in May of 2006 on the Southern Ute Tribe Indian Reservation. Our Sister’s Keeper Coalition is dedicated to working with all victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Our Vision

To be free of Violence and to return to our Native American cultures and heritage which allows women and children to return to their sacredness through wellness and reconciliation.

Our Goals

1. To decrease Violence Against Native American women by providing an effective prevention and intervention Native American Tribal Coalition.

2. To be effective and excellent Tribal non profit, non governmental victim advocacy Coalition in the state of Colorado.

3. To enhance the response when assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking by providing effective collaboration.

4. To have three safe shelters opened on the Southern Ute Reservation Reservation located in Ignacio, Colorado, on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation located in Towaoc, Colorado, on the Northern Ute Indian Reservation in Fort Dutschne, Utah.

5. To outreach and educate to on Native American responders by creating curriculum which will enhance their services.

Free and Confidential Programs

 

24 Hour Hotline: (970) 247-7888

  • Crisis intervention provided by telephone 24 hours a day.
  • Information and referral
  • Language line for interpretation
Community Outreach

  • Training and information sessions provided for local groups including schools, faith communities, businesses and civic organizations.
  • Specialized training for medical, judicial and law enforcement professionals, tribal and non tribal.
  • Coordination and participation in community events such as school classes, activities, community events, awareness events, and church activities.
  • Developed SAGE (Sexual Assault Generational Educators) and Sexual Assault Prevention Team designed to prevent sexual assault against Native American women ages 12 through 99.
  • For More Information or if You are Interested in Having OSKC provide a Free Training contact the Administrative Office at 970-259-2519 or by email.
Volunteer Services

  • Comprehensive training for volunteer programs
  • Volunteer Support Meetings and dinners.
  • Volunteer appreciation program.

How can I volunteer at Our Sister’s Keeper Coalition?

Volunteer Programs (Training Required and Provided by Our Sister’s Keeper Coalition)

24-hour Hotline: Hotline volunteers provide callers with information, referrals, and crisis intervention when necessary. Calls are answered from home and volunteers generally work one 12 hour shift per week. Must be 21 years of age.

Legal Advocacy Project: Legal advocate volunteers provide support, information and referrals in the courthouse for clients seeking protective orders. No prior legal experience required. Volunteers generally work one 8 hour shift per month. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Sexual Assault Prevention Team Members: A Sexual Assault Prevention Team called SAGE (Sexual Assault Generational Educators). A team committed to design and implement Sexual Assault Prevention curriculum, education and awareness.

Throughout the year, the Our Sister’s Keeper Coalition has many one-time volunteer opportunities that do not require training. Please contact our office at 970-259-2519 to learn more.
ESL (English as Second Language) Community Outreach

  • An inclusive program dedicated to offering a support network to survivors who are Immigrant women and children.
  • Assistance for Immigrant women and children which focuses around VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) and victims rights.

    • Holistic Healing

  • Victim Emergency assistance program offers monetary assistance to perform ceremonies to Medicine Men, Priests, Ministers, Spiritual Leaders, etc.
  • This allows the victim to focus on her wellness through a higher power.

    • Natural Health and Healing Program - Promoting a Healthy Mind, Body and SpiritAssists individuals to obtain a healthy, holistic lifestyle for individual growth and stability.Self Help ProgramAssists individuals in becoming self and financially sufficient by providing long term support. This program will collaborate with existing community resources.
    Domestic Violence Advocacy     Advocates assist survivors to the courts, community agencies, services, and law enforcement.Youth Hotline Calls and Advocacy

  • The Youth Hotline is available 24 hours each day and it is still in the development stage. The Youth Hotline is available to youth ages 14 and 24. The hotline will be staffed by trained advocated within the same age category. Hotline 970-385-6789.
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    Two-Spirited Advocacy:
    The term Two Spirit is a modern pan-indian (universal) phrase that can be applied to Native Americans who are Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, or Transgendered or Queer. Two Spirit is generally felt to be the more culturally sensitive and accurate term over the presently accepted anthropological term “berdache,” which simply means “kept boy,” “catamite,” etc. Use of the term Two Spirit carries with it the general inference of respect to the traditional role that a GBLT individual would have played among their people(s) prior to colonization. While it is most correct to use a people’s individual term for their GBLT members, the term Two Spirit is useful when refering to Native American GBLT groups comprised of members from different or multiple native people’s. Please contct Our Sister’s Keeper Coalition for more information at (970) 259-2519.
    Our cultures and communities celebrate decades of organizing, and look ahead to the coming decades of cultural regeneration.

    You have the right to choose a program to fit Your needs.
    Your healing and satisfaction are important. Empower yourself to choose.

    Our Sister’s Keeper Coalition
    A GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE

    Our Sisters Keeper Coalition Inc.