Who we are
PLUME is an Indigenous women-led nonprofit organization advancing the human rights and self-determination of Indigenous women and Indigenous Peoples. Through cosmovision, law, and political advocacy, we harness the collective power of our communities to restore balance, protect sacred knowledge, and uphold both individual and collective rights.
Rooted in rematriation and spiritual strength, we are building a local-to-global movement that ensures Indigenous women lead every effort that impacts their Nations and futures.
Our Story
Mission
We strengthen the rights and leadership of Indigenous women and Indigenous Peoples—protecting what is sacred, restoring balance, and shaping just futures.
Vision
A world where Indigenous Peoples’ rights are common sense.
Where Indigenous women are centered in decisions that impact our lives, lands, and Nations—whether on our homelands or in cities.
Why We Rise
For generations, Indigenous women have been excluded from decision-making and denied access to justice, governance, and resources.
We rise to end this exclusion.
We rise to protect our knowledge, our Peoples, and our futures.
When Indigenous women lead, Nations heal.
Our Work: L.A.C.E. Framework
At PLUME, our work weaves together four strands of change—like threads of a strong fabric, each essential on its own and transformative together.
L – Law & Advocacy
Advancing Indigenous rights through policy, governance, and legal frameworks that protect what is sacred and uphold sovereignty.
A – Alliance & Movement-Building
Strengthening collective power by connecting Indigenous women, Nations, and allies across local, national, and global spaces.
C – Capacity & Leadership
Supporting intergenerational leaders through training, mentorship, and resources to ensure Indigenous women are at the center of decision-making.
E – Education & Knowledge
Elevating Indigenous ways of knowing, restoring cultural memory, and ensuring research reflects our truths and priorities.
Our Circle
PLUME is guided by Indigenous women leaders with decades of experience
in advocacy, scholarship, and community building.
Together, we form a circle of leadership that unites Nations, strengthens voices, and builds power.
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Rosalee Gonzalez, Ph.D.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Beverly Jacobs, J.D., Ph.D.
Board of Directors
CHAIR
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Violet Duncan
Board of Directors
VICE-CHAIR
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Enedina Banks
Board of Directors
SECRETARY
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Dawnafe Whitesinger
Board of Director
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Charlene O'rourke
Board of Directors
Treasurer
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