Who We Are
The Indigenous Justice Circle is a Native-female-led organization that seeks to empower, connect, and support Indigenous leaders and organizations. Our mission is to advance gender justice, increase health equity, combat the MMIWG2S epidemic, and renew cultural lifeways and systems for Native Americans and Indigenous peoples. We are commited to contributing to an overall systemic change for Indigenous communities. Our work is informed by conversations with our trusted Native Women Advisory Council and our partners working in Indigenous-led organizations to support their communities.
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Our Priorities
Our work in these areas is centered around cultural renewal and revitalization.
Gender Transformative Justice
We believe in the potential of Native girls, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Through our programming and initiatives, we aim to connect young leaders with each other, with empowerment opportunities, and with older mentors.
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Indigenous
Health Equity
We are addressing the mental health crisis in Indian country. Through our girl societies, we increase the frequency and reliability of social connections and cultural renewal activities with peers and mentors.
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Combatting the MMIWG2S Epidemic
IJC works with Native-led partners to establish group intergenerational mentoring opportunities to increase girls’ safety. Through the strengthening of protective socio-cultural systems, we aim to reduce and prevent the MMIWG2S crisis.
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