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The North American Indian Women’s Association (NAIWA) is a national nonprofit incorporated in 1970.

he North American Indian Women’s Association (NIAWA) – South Dakota Chapter elected new officers last month. The officers are Eileen Briggs, President; Brenda Claymore, Vice President; Stephanie Bridwell, Secretary; Carol Traversie, Treasurer; Marcella LeBeau, Historian and Vicki Birkeland, Executive Director. NAIWA is a national organization comprised of Native women throughout the United States.

The non-profit membership, education and service organization promotes the betterment of home, family, health, communication and fellowship among all people.
“NIAWA has a long history of service and education in our community and beyond, it is my honor to help take the SD Chapter forward. There are many difficult issues facing us, as it has always been, it is our connectedness and Lakota values that have allowed us to persevere. This Chapter of NAIWA has an important role in building community, engaging the next generation and educating others,” commented Eileen Briggs. “We take yearly memberships at every meeting and encourage women to come and be part of the conversations and work together to make good ideas into reality. The next meeting will be held March 29, 2015 at the Missouri Breaks Office building in Eagle Butte.”
North American Indian Women’s Association (NAIWA), organization created in 1970 by Marie Cox and others to foster fellowship between American Indian women. NAIWA was the first organization established expressly to address the unique role of its members as both women and American Indians. NAIWA’s members are women from federally recognized American Indian tribes. Though much of the organization’s agenda focuses on promoting the status of and opportunities for American Indian women in the country at large, its underlying aims are to improve communication between American Indians on the individual and tribal levels and to increase knowledge of American Indian culture. The South Dakota Chapter will host the 46th Annual Conference June 12-14, 2016 in Spearfish, SD. Conference planning co-chairs include: Diane Booth, Jace DeCory and Carmen O’Leary. For more information on Chapter meetings or the Annual Conference call 605-848-4152.

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11/23/2025

📣 Wopila Tanka Ečičiyapi to everyone who made the SD NAIWA 2025 Women of the Year Honoring a success! ❤️

10/28/2025

Thank you Marcella Gilbert - West River Eagle (Official) for highlighting the NAIWA SD Chapter 2025 Women of the Year Honoring!

North American Indian Women’s Association honors local Lakota women

These local Lakota women were honored by the SD chapter of the North American Indian Women’s Association for their courage, compassion, and commitment to Native people. Pictured with the newly crowned Miss Hesapa Win 2025, Precious Cook (third from left in regalia and crown), the honorees included...

10/19/2025

The South Dakota Chapter of the North American Indian Women’s Association (NAIWA) held a special honoring on Saturday - October 18th, 2025 at the Cultural Center in Eagle Butte, SD recognizing five women whose leadership, service, and dedication have profoundly impacted their communities and Indian Country as a whole.

The 2025 NAIWA SD Chapter Women of the Year honorees — Dr. Madonna Thunder Hawk, Benita Clark, Dr. Karla Abbott, Ethleen Iron Cloud–Two Dogs, and Warlene Yellow Cloud — were each recognized for a lifetime of contributions to education, activism, health, cultural restoration, and community well-being.

Founded in 1970, NAIWA is one of the first national organizations dedicated to empowering Native women, promoting education, and preserving cultural values. The South Dakota Chapter continues that mission by honoring those whose lives embody courage, compassion, and commitment to Native people.

The event reflected the heart of NAIWA’s purpose, to honor the wisdom of Native women whose contributions strengthen their Nations and inspire the generations to come.

The NAIWA SD Chapter would like to offer our gratitude to the women and the community for making this honoring a success!

Wopíla Tanka Ečičiyepi!

09/01/2025

Congratulations to the winners of our raffle! We are extremely grateful for your support! 💛 We will be reaching out to you or please message us here. 😊

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✨CRST HOODIE
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✨KITCHEN TOWEL SET
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✨FELT HAT
Lizette Roybal

✨BEADED HOOP EARRINGS
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Wopila Tanka Ečičiye!

08/30/2025

📣2 DAYS REMAINING TO BUY TICKETS‼️

💫&10 per ticket via venmo, cashapp or paypal (see the flyer).

🎗️Funds go towards upcoming events + the honoring of women from our South Dakota chapter areas.

💫Drawing to be held TOMORROW, AUGUST 31, 2025!

💫 Wopila Tanka Ičičiye for your support! ❤️

08/18/2025

✨2 MORE WEEKS TO BUY TICKETS❗️

🎗️Our South Dakota NAIWA Chapter is currently hosting a fundraiser to support upcoming events!

🎗️Funds raised will go towards upcoming events + the honoring of women from our South Dakota chapter areas.

💫Purchase a $10 ticket via venmo, cashapp or paypal (see the flyer).

💫Drawing to be held August 31, 2025!

💫Please message us here with any questions.

Wopila Tanka Ičičiye (gratitude) for your support! ❤️

08/05/2025

🎗️Our South Dakota NAIWA Chapter is currently hosting a fundraiser to support upcoming events!

🎗️Funds raised will go towards upcoming events + the honoring of women from our South Dakota chapter areas.

💫Purchase a $10 ticket via venmo, cashapp or paypal (see the flyer).

💫Drawing to be held August 31, 2025!

💫Please message us here with any questions.

Wopila Tanka Ičičiye (gratitude) for your support! ❤️

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