Angelina Hinojosa

Angelina Hinojosa (she/her) is an enrolled member of the Pinoleville Pomo Nation and dedicated youth leader, currently residing on traditional Miwok land in Sacramento, CA. At 19 years old, Angelina has already made a significant impact through her involvement in tribal communities and advocacy for Native rights. Growing up immersed in community engagement, she was recognized as a youth leader from a young age, speaking at protests and advocating for her people. Angelina is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in Ethnic Studies at California State University, Sacramento, while serving in various leadership roles.

She has worked as an intern with Native Sisters Circle and the California Native Vote Project, as well as a CNAY ambassador for the California Native Youth Collective. Outside of her work, she is a California Traditional Dancer, Aztec Dancer and avid traveler, committed to both her cultural roots and community service.

About Angelina’s Project

During her time as a 2025 Remembering Our Sisters Fellow, Angelina filmed a documentary — “A Mother’s Healing Journey” — a reflection on Native families’ grief, growth & spiritual healing through the MMIP epidemic.

Her hope is that the impact of this film will extend far beyond one individual story. By documenting and sharing this process of healing, Angelina helps to normalize conversations around grief, trauma and resilience in community spaces. It provides a model for how storytelling can be used as both a personal and collective tool of healing, creating room for others to feel seen and validated in their own experiences.

Over time, this project has the potential to strengthen community bonds by breaking cycles of silence, shame and isolation. It encourages open dialogue between generations, helping families and communities rebuild connections and support one another. Additionally, it can serve as an educational resource, inspiring workshops, healing circles and community events that promote wellness and cultural strength.