TWU’s Circle of Grandmothers Program
Program Leader: Kathy Sanchez 505-747-3259 kathy@tewawomenunited.org
Circle of Grandmothers is the nurturing breath that infuses and inspires the work of Tewa Women United. The Grandmothers is a circle of intertribal, multicultural women who are either grandmothers themselves or supportive elders.
Program Goals
- Provide spiritual grounding and cultural guidance to Tewa Women United staff and board
- Promotes reciprocity of intergenerational learning and sharing to strengthen individuals, families and communities
- Nurtures and supports women and elders who are vital influences on the behaviors and beliefs within families and communities
Activities
- Creating healing gifts for trauma survivors
- Organizing and/or helping at community education sessions
- Hosting intergenerational support groups
- Making referrals to Tewa Women United or other helpful community organizations
- Attending training to increase knowledge about sexual violence and other traumas
- Sharing knowledge of traditional language, arts and practices
The Circle of Grandmothers meets a least once a month.
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