The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, in partnership with the National Center to Advance Peace for Children, Youth, and Families (NCAP), is hosting its inaugural symposium, Cultivating Community and Sowing Change for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence in Minneapolis, on June 2-3, 2026. This two-day gathering will bring together leaders, advocates, practitioners, researchers, and survivors in the fields of Domestic Violence and Child Welfare to connect, share community-rooted knowledge, and highlight solutions that help children exposed to domestic violence remain connected to safe caregivers, supportive communities, and pathways to healing. They will have keynotes from culturally specific organizations, youth, state coalitions, and other key leaders in the field.

The symposium is designed to foster meaningful relationships across the many intersections working to support children and families. By bringing people together, they hope to deepen collective understanding and uplift community-grounded approaches that promote safety, belonging, and resilience.

Together, they will exchange practical strategies for prevention and early intervention and strengthen the collaborations needed to ensure children and families have the support they need to heal and thrive. Because this is a symposium, capacity is limited, and there is expected to be a high level of interest from leading organizations.

Location: Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport / Bloomington, MN