Indigenous Women’s Law Society Purpose
- Support and empower Indigenous women in the legal field.
- Provide a platform for advocacy, mentorship, and professional development.
- Promote awareness of legal issues impacting Indigenous communities.
- Foster solidarity among members and build connections with allies.
- Uphold and advance principles of justice, equity, traditional teachings, and indigenous cultural preservation.
- Recognizing the generational trauma and unique challenges Indigenous women face today, we commit to prevent future harm and promote healing.
Indigenous Women’s Law Society Mission Statement
The mission of the Indigenous Women’s Law Society (IWLS) at Mitchell Hamline School of Law (MHSL) is to create a welcoming, supportive space for Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse law students. IWLS seeks to uplift each member, celebrate Indigenous legal traditions, advocate for justice, and build a strong, connected community through mentorship, cultural awareness, and advocacy.
2025-26 Officers
Chairperson
TBD
Steward of Resources
Amber Gopher, Blackfeet Tribe
Knowledge Keeper
TBD
Alliance Weaver
TBD
Story Carrier
TBD
Gatherings Coordinator
TBD
Faculty Advisor
Professor Angelique EagleWoman, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation
2024-25 Highlights
- March 10, 2025: Indigenous Women’s Law Society Roundtable
- March 13 and April 7, 2025: Craft Nights for Conversation and Creativity
- April 21, 2025: “Empowering Voices, Inspiring Futures” Keynote Presentation by Jessie Stomski Seim, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, MHSL ’08, co-sponsored with the Legal Society of Women Students (LAWS)