The Northeast Native Network of Kinship and Healing

10/20/2026

When we founded Kinship Heals we identified the necessary areas of work that we would focus on to be effective in creating safety and reducing violence. Each program could work as a stand-alone, but integrated together they form a framework for healing and safety.

It takes EVERY ONE:
Working across differences
Prioritizing safety
Being part of the solution

10/19/2026

When we founded Kinship Heals we identified the necessary areas of work that we would focus on to be effective in creating safety and reducing violence. Each program could work as a stand-alone, but integrated together they form a framework for healing and safety.

10/19/2026

https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/10/17/anonymous-donor-give-3-million-to-planned-indigenous-shelter/

An anonymous donor gifted $3 million to Kinship Heals, bringing the nonprofit a step closer to realizing its vision for Aquinnah Headwaters, a shelter and healing center for Native survivors of violence.

10/18/2026

Thank you so much to for honoring our food sovereignty work today. This work takes all of us!

10/18/2026

When we founded Kinship Heals we identified the necessary areas of work that we would focus on to be effective in creating safety and reducing violence. Each program could work as a stand-alone, but integrated together they form a framework for healing and safety.

STAR

10/17/2026

When we founded Kinship Heals we identified the necessary areas of work that we would focus on to be effective in creating safety and reducing violence. Each program could work as a stand-alone, but integrated together they form a framework for healing and safety.

PEACE
Gender based violence can only thrive in ecosystems that allow it. It requires bystanders to reinforce power and control systems. Victim blaming, taking advantage of victims financially, gossiping, lack of accountability for abusers (including allowing them in physical space with victims, holding positions of authority and honor) and so much much more reinforce abuse.

Prevention- reducing vulnerability, instilling value systems that are based upon equality, and giving community knowledge are vital.

Community can be part of the problem or part of the solution.

10/16/2026

We are looking to add to our in-person team! Still receiving applications

10/16/2026

Having a good time earlier in the evening does not = consent

Being passed out does not = consent

Being too intoxicated means a person cannot give consent.

Consent can be withdrawn at anytime and a person can say no to any type of s*x act.

Community education around consent is vital to addressing s*xual assault.

This case, like others maybe tried by a jury of our peers. It’s on all of us to make sure our peers understand consent.

Edward Joseph Brown, 27, entered the not guilty plea during a virtual hearing in the Edgartown District Court on Tuesday. Prosecutors claim that Mr. Brown r***d a woman he brought back to the barracks.

10/16/2026

When we founded Kinship Heals we identified the necessary areas of work that we would focus on to be effective in creating safety and reducing violence. Each program could work as a stand-alone, but integrated together they form a framework for healing and safety.

FEAST
Prior to colonization Wampanoag women maintained the food systems.

10/16/2026

Kinship Heals is honored to be recognized by MV CROP Hunger Walk this year! Our work, especially our FEAST program is rooted in relationships, community, caring for each other, reciprocity and gratitude. 🙏 🌽🫛🥔

Come on out this weekend in VH!

Kinship Heals is a Native-led organization ending violence against Native people through culturally grounded healing, advocacy, and community support in the Northeast.