Racial Justice

Native political representation, freedom of expression, respectful representation, and cultural renewal and preservation are key elements of Native racial justice. (Photo credit: Vladimir Badikov, Voice of America.)

Our work at IJC uplifts Native voices, revitalizes Native culture, and adds to trauma healing, through the work of IMAGEN Girl Societies in local communities across Indian Country, and through projects being undertaken by members of our Indigenous Young Leaders Cohort. (Photo credits: MLBO).

Specific activities we are involved in include lobbying for MMIP research, programs and policy; advocating for Native student rights to wear tribal regalia and meaningful cultural objects at graduations and other public events; retirement of Native Americans as sports mascots for school and professional sports teams; working to increase Native political representation at municipal and county levels; organizing voter registration events at tribal colleges and universities; lifting up the historical role of Native American women’s influence on the US women’s suffrage movement; developing innovative methods for preserving and passing on tribal histories to younger generations; and Art Calls and Celebrations that we hold for Indigenous girls, women, and Two-Spirit people. (Photo credit: Tinokwe Foundation).