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Navajo man leads walk against domestic violence
Wednesday, October 12, 2005

John Tsosie, a member of the Navajo Nation, is leading an 18-day, 345-mile walk to raise awareness of domestic violence.

Tsosie is a recovered abuser. He began the "Walking the Healing Path" last year after having his life fall apart due to his violent behavior.

“It’s true what they say, you don’t know what you have until you lose it,” he tells The Farmington Daily Times.

The walk began October 3 in Chinle, Arizona, and will end October 21 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Louise Savala, a recent victim of domestic violence, is walking the entire distance with Tsosie. Ernest Tsosie, John’s father and a former abuser, is providing support.

Several Navajo Nation leaders have joined parts of the walk. Navajo Nation First Lady Vikki Shirley walked for several miles on Tuesday.

Get the Story:
Eighteen days, 345 miles, one cause (The Farmington Daily Times 10/12)

Domestic Violence Bill:
S.1197: Violence Against Women Act of 2005

Relevant Links:
National Congress of American Indians - http://www.ncai.org
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - http://www.ncadv.org

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