News
5/3/2010 - 2009 Annual report
2/1/2010 - January 2010 Board of Directors Election Results!
Mission Statement
The primary intent of American Indians Against Abuse, Inc. is to firmly address and promote elimination of violence and other abuses against American Indian women within families and communities throughout the eleven (11) Wisconsin tribes by supporting culturally sensitive programming specific to traditional customs, values, and teachings.
Who we are
A taskforce of interested people from all eleven Wisconsin Tribes met regularly since 1984 to work against abuse. The goal was to obtain domestic abuse services for all Wisconsin Tribes. The task force developed into American Indians Against Abuse (AIAA) which became incorporated in 1991. Community education and training were coordinated with domestic abuse, sexual assault, alcohol and other drug abuse, mental health and crime victims service providers.
Purpose
- to act in an advisory capacity during the implementation and operation of AIAA sponsored activities/programs.
- To address other abuses.
- To develop a database regarding the incidence of domestic abuse in Indian Country.
- To develop a resource library.
- To be a resource for development of standards for state recognized batterers re-education groups.
- To provide community education and networking on domestic violence issues to native and non-native communities on a daily basis.
- To stop violence on our reservations and in tribal communities.
- To seek state and federal funding for anti-abuse programs.
- To be a resource in development of Sexual Assault Protocol within tribal communities.
Supported by Grant
This project was supported by Grant #2006-WI-AX-0005 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The Opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women.
AIAA History
- 2003-Present: Continued Office Administration with Staff and Satellite Office.
- 2007-Present: Coordinated Community Response Teams being developed and Trained by AIAA CCR Consultant in the Ho-Chunk Nation, Bad River Tribe, Forest County Potawatomi and Menominee Nation.
- 2008: AIAA Received an award from WCADV for "30 Year Changemakers".
- 2008: Tribal Law Enforcement Curriculum developed.
- 2007-Present: Continued Policy development (Operating Policies).
- 2007-2008: Established an Indian Women Circle of Hope & Healing Task Force.
- 2007-Present: Continued Regional Trainings, Annual AIAA Membership meetings, DHS/DCFS AIAA Annual Healing Our Communities Conference.
- 2003: Employees were hired to manage administration office on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation in Hayward, Wisconsin.
- 1998 to Present: Sponsors AIAA Annual Conference (10th Year)
- 2003 to Present: Continue to develop and implement Coordinated Community Response in the eleven tribal areas.
- 1991 to Present: AIAA Board of Directors and staff continue to coordinate community education and training in regards to domestic abuse and sexual assault.
Management/Committees
The management of AIAA is invested in a Board of Directors consisting of seventeen (17) federally
recognized tribal members, eleven (11) tribal appointments, and six (6) at-large appointments. If
Board Members are unable to attend any meeting, they can send a proxy vote (send vote with another board
member or send another person in their place to vote).
AIAA has regular board meetings. Special meetings
can be called at the request of at least three (3) board members. Annual Membership meetings are held at
which time board officials are elected. All meetings are open to the public.
AIAA, Inc. contains the following committees:
- Training Events Committee
- Finance Committee
- Personnel Committee
- Policy Committee
- Membership Committee
- Ad Hoc Committees as Necessary
Prior Events
Strategies for Investigation of Sensitive Crimes in Indian Country Conference
AIAA Events / Training / Meetings Schedule
AIAA Annual / Board Meeting
January 22, 2009 8am - Noon (Annual Mtg.)
Noon - 3pm (Board Mtg), Baraboo, WI
Host Tribe - Ho-Chunk Nation
AIAA Board Meeting
December 3, 2009 Noon - 3pm, Keshena, WI
Healing Our Communities
17th Annual DHS/DCFS & AIAA
October 28 - 29, 2009
Oneida, WI
Featured Tribe - Oneida
Member Tribes
- Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
- Forest County Potawatomi Indian Community
- Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin
- Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
- Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
- Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
- Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin
- Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
- Sokaogon Chippewa (Mole Lake) Community of Wisconsin
- St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
- Stockbridge Munsee Community of Wisconsin
Service Counties
Membership
Any person interested in working against abuse is eligible for general membership in AIAA. Membership in the corporation is open to any person who supports the goals of the corporation and is interested in working against abuse. Membership is renewable on an annual basis (September 30th each year). Members must be at least 18 years of age.
Types of Membership
- Individual voting member at Annual Meeting.
- The Board of Directors consists of 11 members representing the eleven Wisconsin Tribes and 6 Federally Recognized Tribes At-Large members.
- Applications for the Federally Recognized Tribes At-Large positions are available upon request from the Board. At-Large members vacancies will be filled from interested applicants.
- Board of Directors must be federally recognized enrolled members of an Indian Tribe and must be appointed by their respective tribal council/legislature or appointed by AIAA for an At-Large position.
- Board of Directors and At-Large positions must practice a non-abusive, healthy lifestyle consistent with the AIAA principles of unity.
- Board of Directors and active general members may be involved on committees or in other AIAA activities.
Benefits of Membership
- Eligible for Scholarships for AIAA Sponsored Trainings.
- Technical Assistance.
- Voting Privileges at AIAA Annual Meeting (If dues paid by Sept. 30 each year).
- Membership Card.
- AIAA Newsletter.
Annual Membership Fees
- Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Survivors - $5.00
- Tribal Appointed Board Members - $25.00
- Organizational/Program
- With 5 or less staff - $40.00
- With more than 5 staff - $75.00
- General Membership - $10.00
- At-Large Members - $20.00
Upcoming Events
Northern Training Scholarship Application
Save the Date - DHS/DCF & AIAA Annual Conference
Board of Directors
Sherri Larsen
AIAA President
Ho-Chunk Nation
Mrs. Larsen brings with her to the AIAA Board of Directors a vast range of experience and expertise having worked
in the EAP, AODA field/programs and has served her community as a Domestic Abuse Advocate and as Security for the
Ho-Chunk... [more]
Barb Flynn
AIAA Vice-President
Red Cliff Chippewa
Ms. Flynn brings with her to the AIAA Board of Directors a diverse arena of experience and expertise
having worked in the Higher Educational field in counseling along with work experience in the AODA field.
Barb also has worked in the... [more]
Jessica Webster
AIAA Secretary
Sokoagan Chippewa
Mrs. Webster has completed her college education at the College of Menominee Nation. Jessica completed as a high honor student
with a double Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Business Administration and as an Accounting Specialist. Jessica
... [more]
Rosemarie James
AIAA Treasurer
Menominee Nation
Ms. James contributes her strong sense of personal reliability and professionalism. She displays a genuine commitment
to domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy for women, children and families in her tribal region.
Ms. James... [more]
Tribally Appointed Board Members
Marilynn Alloway
Forest County Potawatomi
Ms. Alloway has been actively involved in the Forest County Potawatomi community for a number of years and has
represented her tribal region in various positions and has proved to be an asset throughout the tribal, local,
county, state and national levels. Ms. Alloway has brought... [more]
Julia Smith
Lac du Flambeau Chippewa
Ms. Smith currently serves as the AIAA, Inc. Board Secretary and has been a Board member since 1996. Ms. Smith served on
a number of Lac du Flambeau tribal and local boards and committees and still finds time to stay actively involved in the
lives of her children, family and community... [more]
Jan Red Cloud
Stockbridge Munsee Mohican
Ms. Red Cloud serves as the Mohican Nation Stockbridge-Munsee Family Services Client Services Advocate providing advocacy
and support services for domestic abuse victims and emergency homeless shelter victims. Jan possesses skills in client services
counseling, record keeping, case... [more]
Vanessa Morrison-Barr
St. Croix Chippewa
Ms. Morrison-Barr has served on the AIAA, Inc. as Treasurer in 2005-2006. Vanessa is an experienced Child
Advocate who works with the schools in the area of education and child advocacy/safety. Vanessa brings her
expertise in finance and budgets to the AIAA, Inc. organization. Vanessa... [more]
Rosanne Barber-Minano
Lac Courte Oreilles Chippewa
Ms. Barber is one of the Co-Founders of American Indians Against Abuse, Inc. and was instrumental
with Margaret (Sue) Wolfe in organizing a task force in 1984 which consisted of interested people
from the eleven (11) regions who were... [more]
Julia McLester
Oneida Nation
Julia is an Oneida Tribal member and the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin appointed Board Representative
for the past 4 years. Julia has worked in the Tribal Social Service areas for over 20 years. She is a
Wisconsin State Certified... [more]
At Large Board Members
Alberta Hatmaker
Forest County Potawatomi
Ms. Hatmaker is an enrolled member in the Menominee Nation and currently serves her community as the Director
of the Domestic Violence Shelter in Forest County Potawatomi. In the past she has worked in the areas of Community
Care Coordinator and Compliance Coordinator... [more]
Debra Bracklin-Butler
Lac Courte Oreilles Chippewa
Ms. Bracklin-Butler is currently the Director of the Oakwood Haven Shelter located in the Lac Courte Oreilles region.
Debra brings the expertise of grant writing skills, developmental, organizational and public relations skills
to the AIAA, Inc. organization. Debra was instrumental in reconstruction... [more]
AIAA Organizational Charts
Office Organizational Chart
Organizational Chart
Staff
Teri Tainter
Executive Director
Lac Courte Oreilles Chippewa
Anna Heath
Training Coordinator
Menominee Nation
Sandra Rivera
Bookkeeper
Lac Courte Oreilles Chippewa
Dustin Morrow
Clerical Support
Lac Courte Oreilles Chippewa
Resources
List of available resources
Contact Us
AMERICAN INDIANS AGAINST ABUSE, INC.
P.O.Box 1617, Hayward, WI 54843
Office : 1-715-634-9980
Toll Free : 1-888-330-7402
Fax : 1-715-634-9982
Executive Director : aiaaadmin@cheqnet.net
Clerical Support : aiaawitribes@cheqnet.net
Training Coordinator : aiaatraining@cheqnet.net
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