Join us in a nurturing environment where Native girls and LGBTQ+ youth come together to learn, create, and grow. Our space fosters confidence, leadership, and resilience through cultural connections and mentorship.
A Space to Belong, Grow, and Thrive
Girl Society is an intergenerational gathering space rooted in culture, mentorship, friendship, and collective care. Through free events, shared meals, creative activities, cultural learning, and guided conversations, girls build confidence, self-worth, resilience, and leadership. Our local circles help strengthen Native girls in their collective power to thrive and support cultural survival.
Who Girl Society is for
Girls, LGBTQ+ youth, and Two-Spirit youth ages 8–14 are welcome. We also invite parents and guardians to join selected sessions, creating a community of support and growth.
Native Girls Ages 8–14
Providing a culturally grounded space for young Native girls to connect and grow.
LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit Youth
Welcoming all youth seeking a safe and inclusive environment.
Parents and Guardians
Inviting family members to participate in selected sessions for shared learning.
Youth Seeking Connection
For those looking to build confidence, creativity, and cultural understanding.
This Upcoming Season in Girl Society
Welcome & Get to Know You
We begin by getting to know each other, learning what Girl Society is all about, and creating shared agreements so everyone feels safe, welcomed, and supported.
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FREE
Tribal Origin Stories
Girls explore Tribal origin stories, reflect on the importance of respecting different beliefs, and notice both the unique beauty and shared threads across Indigenous teachings.
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FREE
Self-Worth & Confidence
This session centers self-worth, confidence, and personal strengths. Girls are invited to reflect on what makes them strong, sacred, and uniquely themselves.
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FREE
The Ribbon Skirt
Girls learn about the meaning and power of ribbon skirts, the pride they carry, and the ways cultural expression can support identity, confidence, and future leadership.
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FREE
Cultural Gardening & Traditional Foods
This session explores traditional gardening, food knowledge, and the connection between land, culture, health, and community wellbeing. Girls will also connect these teachings to their own lives and empowerment.
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FREE
Healthy Relationships & Regalia with Pride
Girls talk about healthy relationships, gender stereotypes, and the importance of wearing regalia with pride. This session supports self-respect, cultural visibility, and confidence in who they are.
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FREE
Safety & the MMIP Crisis
This session introduces the MMIP/MMIR crisis in an age-appropriate way while helping girls identify safe people, safe places, and ways to respond when something feels unsafe.
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FREE
Closing Field Trip & Cultural Showcase
We close the season with a field trip, cultural learning, and a chance to celebrate what the girls have experienced, created, and carried with them through the session.
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FREE
Leadership
Meet The Mentors
Nicoletta Brown
Nicoletta Brown is a proud member of the Northern Arapaho tribe from the Wind River Reservation in Central Wyoming. A trailblazer and first-generation college graduate, Nicoletta has dedicated her academic and professional journey to empowering Native American and Tribal communities.
Nicoletta earned an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice from Central Wyoming College. Nicoletta earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Criminology from Utah Tech University. Her pursuit of justice and advocacy inspired her to further her expertise with a Master of Legal Studies in Indigenous Peoples Law from the University of Oklahoma
Nicoletta is deeply dedicated to supporting Native American and Tribal communities. She leverages her extensive education to make meaningful contributions to the community’s advancement and embodies a commitment to driving positive change. She also captured the stunning photoshoot featured throughout our website, bringing visual storytelling to our mission of cultural resilience and youth empowerment.
nbrown@mmirutah.org
Savanna Silversmith
Savanna is Dine (Navajo) from Blanding Utah. Her mother is from Thoreau NM and her father is from Sanders AZ. Her clans are Sage Brush Hill people (Ts’ah Yisk’idnii), and Big Water people (Totsohnii). Her pronouns are she/her.
Savanna received her Bachelor’s Degree of Science in psychology with a minor in American Indian Studies from Brigham Young University. She plans to attend graduate school in the future to pursue her goal to help decolonize psychology and bring mental health and spiritual well-being back into an indigenously centered perspective.
With parents who work within the education system in border towns next to the Navajo nation, she has seen the impact her parents have had in working with Native youth and that has inspired her to do the same. Her biggest passion is to serve her Native American communities, which continues to lead her to use her education and cultural background to serve those around her.
ssilversmith@mmirutah.org
Reach Out to Us
girlsociety@mmirutah.org
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