The Indigenous Justice Circle is a Native American, female-led organization that seeks to improve mental, physical and financial health and safety of Tribal and Indigenous girls, women and families. We do this by empowering, connecting, and supporting Indigenous-led organizations, and educating the public about Tribal and Indigenous communities.

Photo credit: 100 Horses Women’s Society

Updates

A new brief showcases how Native American Community Services of Erie & Niagara Counties (NACS) uses the IMAGEN Girl Society Framework and Curriculum, along with Haudenosaunee lifeways, to implement the Rising Above and Achieving our Potential (RAAP) program. A pilot study by NACS, Johns Hopkins University and IJC demonstrates the acceptability and effectiveness of IMAGEN Girl Societies in Buffalo, NY.

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Our Resources

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. We give back through funding, monthly inter-tribal convenings, ongoing technical assistance, and public awareness.

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What We Do

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What We Do ✳︎

Strengthen Mental, Physical and Financial Health

Through IMAGEN Girl Societies, communities create spaces where girls learn from elders and mentors. These matrilineal systems provide girls with safe places to learn and grow while mentors develop leadership skills.
Photo credit: 100 Horses Women’s Society.

Facilitate Inter-Tribal and Global Indigenous Exchange

Our partners are diverse and represent various Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities, extending across borders to include the U.S., Guatemala and Mexico. Ongoing exchanges create solidarity and economic opportunity. Photo credit: Na'leb'ak.

Support Indigenous Women Led Organizations

Partners adapt our tools, guides, and curriculum for their communities, joining the monthly IMAGEN Talking Circle to share their experiences. We provide funding, training and resources to support their work.
Photo credit: IMAGEN.

Our Priorities

IJC is addressing the interconnected mental, physical and financial health crises in Indian country. IMAGEN Girl Societies provide social support, physical fitness and self-defense training, and financial literacy sessions.
Our programming provides girls and women with onramps to leadership, educational and economic opportunities. It connects them with each other and to trusted mentors at the local, regional, and national levels.
IMAGEN Girl Societies located across Indian Country provide protective early warning systems aimed at preventing trafficking and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and Relatives

Photo credit: Bluebird Cultural Initiative

IJC AT WORK

Self Defense Class at Peaceful Means.
Graduation Day at Native American Community Services of Erie and Niagara Counties.
Isnati Ceremony at Bluebird Cultural Initiative.
IJC Visit at 100 Horses Women's Society.
Self Defense Class at Thunder Valley CDC.
2020 Covid Relief at Tinokwe Foundation
Cornhusk Doll Making Demonstration.
IJC Team at 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
Ribbon Skirt Making at Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.