Native America Calling: Indigenous LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit artists express their pride

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Indigenous LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit artists express their pride

When it’s most relevant, Indigenous art can force people to confront important and tough issues.

It’s also a creative window to view the artist’s individuality and identity. Native America Calling welcomes this creativity on this Pride Month episode, talking with Indigenous LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit artists about the intersection of two driving issues of identity that are both a celebration and a source of contention.

Guests on Native America Calling

Melody McKiver (Obishikokaang First Nation), assistant professor of Indigenous Music with the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba and a member of the Mizi’iwe Aana Kwat (LGBTQ2S+ Council) with the Grand Council Treaty #3

Cray Bauxmont-Flynn (Delaware Tribes of Indians and Cherokee), founder and executive director of Indigenous Arts Alliance and founder and chief creative officer of Amatoya

Evan Benally Atwood (Diné), queer filmmaker photographer

Neebinnaukzhik Southall (Chippewas of Rama First Nation), owner of Neebin Studios