Service as Ceremony: A Journey toward Healing

This is the story of 24 direct-service providers who work in gender-based violence programs in urban and rural tribal communities across the United States.

Healing from violence for Indigenous people is an ever-evolving journey that includes times of joy, tears, celebration, grief, ceremony, and love. This path toward healing often incorporates support of the urban and rural tribal peoples, communities, and programs. This is the story of 24 direct-service providers who work in gender-based violence programs in urban and rural tribal communities across the United States.