TESTIMONY

The Office on Violence Against Women extends a special thank you to all of the Tribal Leaders who wish to present testimony at the 20th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation, which will be held at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota between October 28-30, 2025.

Non-elected or non-appointed Tribal Leaders seeking to submit testimony must provide either an authorizing resolution or a letter from their Nation’s Tribal Leader (Chief/President/Chairman) granting permission to testify on behalf of the Tribe. Testifying Tribal Leaders must represent a Federally Recognized Tribe. There will be three opportunities available for Tribal Leaders to offer testimony.

• Pre-recorded Testimony (with assistance provided by Chickasaw Speaker Management)
• Oral Testimony (In person)
• Written Testimony

Testimony submission details are provided to all Tribal Leaders and delegates who select that they would like to provide testimony within the registration process.

Note: Written testimony is due by Monday, December 1, 2025. If you have any questions or need assistance, please send an email to: tribalconsultationsupport@chickasaw.com.


TESTIMONY TOOLKIT


Recording Notice: Portions of this consultation will be recorded for the purpose of technical quality assurances. In the event of any technical failure, the recordings will serve as a backup source for the written summary to be presented to the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women.