Michelle Brown

browm748@newschool.edu

I am an Indigenous designer, creative professional, and community activist, proudly enrolled as a member of the Navajo Nation (Naabeehó Bináhásdzo) from the Water Flows Together clan. With over 10 years of experience in the fashion industry, I have contributed to a wide range of roles including creation, critique, consulting, styling, forecasting, and creative direction for multiple brands.

Alongside my passion for style and design, I have been deeply involved in advocating for Indigenous sovereignty in Utah over the past seven years, working to ensure that Indigenous rights and cultural heritage are both respected and upheld.

Michelle Brown

Designer & Indigenous Activist

In the community

Amplifying indigenous voices 

When I'm not designing or consulting, I am deeply connecting with leaders working on issues in Utah and beyond. I strive to be informed and engaged as possible when it comes to creating space where all feel welcome and equally valued.

Press

Interviews

Panels/Webinars

Indigenous Fashion Show-

April 10, 2023

Documentary-

May 5, 2023

Community Education-

May 5, 2023

Community Education-

June 9th 2022

Community Education-

October 15, 2022

Community Education-

May 5th 2021

Op-Ed

Sep. 22, 2020

Community Activism

January 19, 2020

Interviewed by Cristofer Beltran for Missing, Murdered, Unheard

March 19th 2023

Interviewed by Terina Ria for Salt Lake City Cast

November 23rd 2023

Interviewed by Laura Jones for Radio Active

MAY 3rd 2021

Interviewed by MacKenzie Ryan & Cristina Flores for 2KUTV

February 4th 2021

Event at Patagonia

September 9th 2023

Panel Discussion

April 29th 2022

PBS Utah Insights: Hosted By Raeann Christensen, SEASON 3 EPISODE 4

Missing, Murdered, Unheard Documentary By Salt Lake Community College’s Stephanie Chatelain & Cristopher Beltran

Women Of Bears Ears Panelist: What is Rematriation? Patagonia Event, September 9, 2023