C.J. Doxtater, from End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, will present the keynote address at a Domestic Violence Awareness Day program Wednesday at Menominee Casino Resort, N277 State Highway 47/55, Keshena.
The program, which is free and open to the public, begins at 9 a.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Doxtater is an outreach coordinator for End Domestic Abuse, an Oneida member and an outspoken advocate working to curb the violence that overtook much of his life when he was an addict and alcoholic.
Several breakout sessions will be held throughout the program. Topics include Human Trafficking in Indian Country, Men's Batterers Group, Prosecution of Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Shelters, Roles and Resources.
Other participants include the Young Eagle Bear drum group and the Veterans of Menominee Nation honor guard.
Free transportation to the program will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Menominee Transit will pick up attendees at designated sites in Shawano and Menominee counties. A special transit will pick up Stockbridge-Munsee Community tribal members at the Family Center.
The program is sponsored by Native American Indians Against Abuse and Oskeh Weapeqtah Domestic Violence Shelter, Safe Haven and the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation.
For information, call Oskeh Weapeqtah at 715-799-3931, Safe Haven at 715-526-3421 or the Stockbridge-Munsee Domestic Violence Program at 715-493-4863.