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Tewa Women United
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Founded and led by Indigenous women, we are a multicultural + multiracial organization braiding environmental, reproductive, + gender justice. Based in the Tewa homelands, aka Española, Northern New Mexico.
www.tewawomenunited.org
Tuesday, Dec 9, 5:30 pm
#LANL Public Meeting
Salas Event Center, Los Alamos, + on Zoom (link in comments)

Los Alamos National Laboratory will host a public meeting following the tritium venting completion. We're calling on our Land-Based communities to stand together to demand answers.
#NewMexico
December 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Today! #GiveNative aims to raise awareness and support for #Nativeled nonprofit organizations. Did you know Native people represent nearly 3% of the U.S. population yet Native-led nonprofits receive less than 0.3% of foundation dollars? Your support makes a difference.

DONATE --> bit.ly/TWU-give
December 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Next week our #EnvironmentalJustice Program is offering some great winter workshops. Here's the first, on Dec 8, 2 - 4 pm: Winter Remedios, learn the healing secrets of rosemary and echinacea! More info and registration: tewawomenunited.org/events/remed...

#NewMexico #Espanola #healingherbs
December 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Tuesday, December 2, is #GiveNative Day!

Supporting Native nonprofits ensures the highest, best use of resources and empowers the very people whose lives are transformed by our support. Donate to TWU: bit.ly/twu-give / Discover more orgs: www.givenative.org/search

#NativeNonprofit #GivingTuesday
December 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Weds, Nov 26
11 am-12 noon
Free Perinatal Yoga Class with Wendolyne!
1003 E Fairview Ln, Espanola #NewMexico

Open to people from pregnancy to postpartum. Parents with babies aged 0–5 are welcome.

👕 Wear comfy clothing
🧘🏽 Bring a yoga mat (or borrow one from us)
🍵 Tea will be provided
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Friday, Dec 5
12 noon - 2 pm
Grief & Loss Monthly Healing Gathering

This monthly group is offered free of charge to all community members. It's facilitated by our #ReproductiveJustice Program team and community experts.

More info and sign up: [email protected]

#NewMexico #Pueblo
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
#NewMexico voters have the right to know how our next governor intends to protect our communities' health from the impacts of #climatechange. Join @healthyclimatenm.bsky.social Dec 4, 6:30-8 pm, for a Town Hall, in person and online. RSVP required at healthyclimatenm.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
‼️🚨Call to Action 🚨‼️
Join Local Water + Land Protectors at the BLM #SantaFe Office on Weds, Nov. 5, 10 am, to say ‘NO’ to proposed land lease auction of 3800+ acres!
BLM Office, 301 Dinosaur Tr., Santa Fe
#ProtectNavajoWater #ProtectDinetah
#dinélandsarenotforsale #diné #soldarityispower #NewMexico
November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Virtual Class!
Nov 3 + 10
5:15-7:15 pm
Trans/Queer Childbirth Class
w/Ash Dasqui

This by-donation class is for gestating folks, birth support folks, people trying to conceive, and birthworkers.
REGISTER --> wkf.ms/3UEzoGZ

More info: tewawomenunited.org/events/trans...

#trans #queer #childbirth
October 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay!

This is a good day to support Indigenous organizations that work hard every day to protect land and waters, to remedy longstanding inequities, and to decolonize. Please consider donating to Native-led nonprofits today.

Donate to TWU --> bit.ly/TWU-give
October 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We put together a list of #IndigenousPeoplesDay events happening this weekend and Monday, Oct 13, here in Northern #NewMexico -- a day to celebrate our histories + cultures, and our enduring presence as stewards of earth, air, + waters. How are you celebrating?

tewawomenunited.org/2025/10/indi...
October 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We are so excited for this Saturday, Oct 11, and our "Love Shouldn't Haunt You" Skate Jam! Valdez Park, Espanola #NewMexico
Please come if you can for all or part of the afternoon. This is an all-ages big community celebration and we'd love to see you there!

tewawomenunited.org/events/love-...
October 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Sept 26 is the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. @nucleartruthprj.bsky.social asked Elder Kathy Sanchez what this means to her:

"In my heart, truly it means all life on our Earth Mother will be happy, healthy, and loving."

#nuclearabolition #Pueblo #solidarity
September 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Sept 24
Tewa Women United + Somos un Pueblo Unido are offering a bilingual monthly support group!
A space to share your needs and find answers on how to create a safe, dignified environment, free from violence, racism, + oppression. All are welcome. #NewMexico
tewawomenunited.org/events/circu...
September 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
We welcome Dr. Corrine Sanchez back to Tewa Women United after her well-deserved sabbatical. We are thrilled to announce that Corrine and Nathana Bird will now serve as co-directors! This structure and division of roles and responsibilities reflects TWU's grounding in Indigenous and feminist values.
September 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Last Friday, our #ReproductiveJustice Program hosted a #Doula Hub which began with a prayer circle. The 27 participants then got hands-on support to become #NewMexico Medicaid billable providers. We are so grateful to these doulas for the support they provide to families in our community!
September 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
New Perinatal #Yoga Class starts Weds, Sept 3
11 am - 12 noon
TWU campus, 1003 E. Fairview Ln, Espanola, #NewMexico

We are excited to offer FREE perinatal yoga classes every Wednesday. Sessions are open to people at any stage of the perinatal period, from pregnancy to postpartum. Just drop in!
August 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Thurs, Aug 28
4:45 - 6:30 pm
Parents and caregivers are invited to a very special Parenting Circle: Calming the Heart with Maya Rose. These monthly circles are free and offered to all community members.

More info: tewawomenunited.org/events/paren...

#NewMexico #ParentSupport
August 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Kuudaa woha/thank you to everyone who attended the public hearing about #tritium in #LosAlamos. There'ss much to say about it, statement coming soon. Until then here's a portion Elder Kathy Sanchez's comments. Our commitment to protect the most vulnerable remains steady + strong.
#NewMexico
August 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
August #Doula Hub!
Friday, Aug 29
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Espanola, #NewMexico
This free hands-on training walks you through every step needed to become an NM Medicaid billable provider. Bring your laptops – we’ll help you in real time!
More info: tewawomenunited.org/events/augus...
August 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
REMINDER: Public hearing on proposed release of radioactive tritium at Los Alamos Nat'l Lab happens Weds, Aug 20, 5:30-7:30 pm. Attend in person: Sala Event Ctr, 2551 Central Ave, #LosAlamos, or via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8598951527...

We need all hands on deck for this one! #NewMexico
August 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Parenting Circle
Calming the Heart Workshop with Maya Rose

Thurs, Aug 28
4:45 – 6:30 pm
TWU campus, 1003 E. Fairview Ln, Espanola #NewMexico

This is a free event offered to all community members, and welcoming both English and Spanish speakers. More info: tewawomenunited.org/events/paren...
August 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our staff is tabling at the Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival hosted by the Poeh Cultural Center this weekend at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino in Pojoaque #NewMexico. Our #ReproductiveJustice staff took the afternoon shift and is having a great time connecting with community members! Come visit!
August 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
"When you put it in prayer, things happen."

- Elder Kathy Wan Povi Sanchez
Tewa Women United co-founder and T'Sayain
August 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Happy Feast Day to our family and friends at Kha’p’o Owinge / Santa Clara Pueblo! May you receive many blessings and good health on this special day of dances, feasting, and relationaltivity.
#NewMexico #Pueblo
August 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM