Finding Missing Women

Feminism NOW

The theme of this season is “Women uplifting women.” Indigenous women in North America experience some of the highest rates of violence in this nation. This week, NOW National President Christian F. Nunes sits down with Kansas State House Representative Christina Haswood, who is also a member of the Navajo Nation, to talk about how to support those searching for Murdered and Missing Indigenous persons.

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Rep. Christina Haswood

HB 2008 | Bills and Resolutions | Kansas State Legislature 

National Caucus of Native American State Legislators (NCNASL)

NOW on Native American and the Violence Against Women Act

Guest: Christina Haswood, a proud Dine’ (Navajo) from Lawrence, Kansas, embarked on her academic journey at Haskell Indian Nations University, earning an A.S. in Community Health. Transitioning to Arizona State University, she secured a B.S. in Public Health, followed by a Masters in Public Health from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2020. Committed to elevating Native American representation, Christina, a Kansas State House Representative, is actively engaged in government and politics. Recognized for her advocacy, she serves on key committees, leads as the House Democrats' Policy Chair, and champions equity policies. A multi-award recipient, she continues to inspire through leadership and community service.

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Representative Christina Haswood:

  • Instagram: https://instagram.com/haswoodforks
  • Twitter: http://twitter.com/haswoodforks 
  • Facebook: http://facebook.com/haswoodforks 
  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haswoodforks 

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