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
'First of its kind': Indigenous fashion week coming to Salt Lake City, By Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted - April 10, 2023
Documentary highlights epidemic of missing, murdered Indigenous people in Utah By Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com
PBS Utah Insights: Hosted By Raeann Christensen, SEASON 3 EPISODE 4
Utah activists, leader discuss missing and murdered Indigenous people on annual remembrance day by K. Sophie Will St. George Spectrum & Daily News
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