April 24th, 2007

PRESS RELEASE                                 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNTIL MAY 9, 2007

Contact: J.J. Stein, 206.829.2220

“One in three Native American or Alaska Native women will be raped at some point in their lives,” states Amnesty International, who released a report in April entitled Maze of Injustice: The failure to protect Indigenous women from sexual violence in the USA.

On Wednesday, May 9th 2007, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF) and the Seattle Indian Health Board will host a press conference on the report from 6-7:30pm at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Discovery Park.

Speakers will include

• Susan Balbas, Chief Development Officer, UIATF
• Crystal Tetrick, Associate Director of Healthcare Operations, Seattle Indian Health Board;
• Denise Tagas, Youth and Family Services Director, UIATF
• Christine Entrekin, Attorney, WA Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs.

The report has been featured in newspapers around the country, including The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Indian Country Today.

Refreshments will be served.

The Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center is located within 20 acres of Discovery Park on Magnolia Hill.  The address to Discovery Park  is: 3801 West Government Way. Once inside the park, there are signs pointing towards Daybreak Star.  Downloadable maps and directions

Contact J.J. Stein, United Indians Communication Director, with questions at 206-829-2220 or jjstein@unitedindians.org.