November marks Native American Heritage Month -- not just a celebration of culture, tradition and history, but a reminder of strength and resilience.

In Sacramento County, one group of young Native girls is living that resilience every week -- learning to lead, speak proudly and reclaim their identity.

On a Tuesday night inside a small community room, members of the Native Sisters Circle begin to gather.

Since 2018, the Sacramento-based nonprofit has helped Native American girls find confidence, connection and belonging.

"There are a lot of things that are, families are still healing from, and so to be able to have a space like this, it really makes a difference," said Leticia Aguilar, the founder of the group.

Aguilar says the idea to form the group came to her after seeing her only

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