Mending the Sacred Hoop

Founded in 1994, Mending the Sacred Hoop is a non-governmental organisation based in Duluth, United States working on human rights, gender equality, justice & legal aid.

Mending the Sacred Hoop is an American Indian and Alaska Native operated non-profit based in Duluth, Minnesota. It works to end domestic, dating and sexual violence, trafficking and stalking against Native women, children and relatives. It was established in 1994 by Native American women from Duluth and was the first Native-led nonprofit to address domestic and sexual violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women. The organisation provides culturally specific assistance, training, technical assistance and resources to tribes, advocates, coordinators and other professionals working in domestic violence and sexual assault for Native communities. It also runs a podcast, blog, training manuals and a Sacred Hoop Coalition for members, and operates the Gaagige-Mikwendaagoziwag Reward Fund for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit relatives. Its work is grounded in grassroots organising, social change and restoring the safety, sovereignty and sacredness of Native women.