Dawnland Martial Arts

05/10/2024

Gearing up for the last segment of the Kinapiskw’k D.A.N.C.E. Self Defense program. Time to put new skills to the test.

05/06/2024

Mouthpieces and carry cases ready for the next group of indigenous women training in self defense! I am so proud of these strong, brave women and their grit, determination, and perseverance.

04/04/2024

Great self defense class at Penobscot Nation! The last day was intense and exciting as the ladies used what they learned against a larger opponent. Great job to all and we are so proud of you for taking a stand for yourself and learning important life-saving skills! You are true warrior women. Thank you Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness for making this happen. ❤️

03/19/2024

More supplies arrived today for the next class. Gearing up is always a time of anticipation and excitement.

03/18/2024

Restocking essentials for the upcoming training session. I'm thrilled to be back in action, doing what I love post-pandemic! Looking forward to greeting our next group of ladies. Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness

09/11/2023

Yes!

Christina Ricci is urging her fans to "believe victims." The Yellowjackets star shared a candid statement to her Instagram Story on Saturday about her experience with men who were "abusers privately."

The post comes shortly after actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologized for writing controversial letters of support toward their That '70s Show costar and convicted ra**st Danny Masterson.

Read Ricci's post in full here: peoplem.ag/463jlWC | 📷: Getty

09/15/2022

Maybe these should make a comeback.

In The Mid-1950's, Italian Shoemakers Were Selling "Defense Shoes", Complete With Spurs On Toes And Heels To Kick Away Offensive S*x Pests, Especially In Rome

03/29/2022

So this is happening tomorrow (Tuesday March 29, 2022)

Jennifer Pictou, founder and head instructor of Dawnland Martial Arts, will provide an overview of her unique self-defense program, Kinapiskw’k, and discuss how the problem of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) gave rise to its creation within international Wabanaki communities. All welc...

05/05/2021

May 5th is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day. We will not forget those we’ve lost and will continue to prepare other Indigenous women and girls to defend themselves with our one-of-a-kind program.

05/04/2021

Learn how to protect yourself and never stop looking for our stolen sisters. Prayers up for this family.

BELCOURT, N.D. — Human remains were identified on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 as Melissa “Missy” Ann Poitra, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa—more than 1,600 miles away from her home in Durham, N.C. She had been missing since 2005 and was living with her boyfriend in the Durham a...