SWIWC is excited to host our 9th Gathering for Healthy Relations Conference (#G4HR2026) at the Marriott Phoenix Chandler in Chandler, Arizona on October 27-29, 2026. The primary goal of the #G4HR2026 is to bring together service providers to network, share information and resources, and to create opportunity to increase skills and knowledge around safety, healing, and justice for survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence.
Our goal is to provide a safe environment for those attending. Past participants include survivors, advocates, law enforcement, tribal health organization staff, tribal elders, leaders, and youth. The majority of attendees have been from Arizona, however, the number of attendees from surrounding states has increased due to increased awareness of the conference and the culturally appropriate and quality workshops offered.
This year’s program features an incredible line up of subject matter experts who will be sharing a plethora of information that will certainly provide the opportunity for increased knowledge and awareness. We will honor advocates with the Eleanor E. Roehrig Victim Advocate Award. New this year, SWIWC will be celebrating 20 years of Heart Work!
Conference days:
October 27, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 28, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 29, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
20 Year Celebration: October 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
At the conference:
- Victim Advocates will be present at all times including a Safe Room
- Smudging and Reflection will be available
- Healing Tables
- Lunch will be provided on the 2nd day
- The hotel has a restaurant and Starbucks and there are several restaurants in the near vicinity
- All times are Mountain Standard Time (MST)
- Save your Spot: Pay online or via mail – when checking choose your preference
This year we have amazing Warriors, Aunties, Elders, and Leaders providing their expertise and experiences working within Indian Country.
Conference General Sessions:
- A Call to Warriors
- A Call to Aunties
- A Call to Elders
- Nothing About Us, Without Us!
- Let’s Stoodis
- Being a Good Ally
- Being a Good Relative
- Be The Voice!
- Collective Heart Work
- Rooted, Rising and Resistance!
If you require additional information, please contact Tania at tania.harvey@swiwc.org
Blessings, the SWIWC Team