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After years of progress, Native trans relatives are facing a major rollback of favorable laws and policies.
“This tells the community we are here, we are here for you,” said Sheila Lopez, the founder of the Arizona Two Spirit Powwow.
Indigenous LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit artists discuss the intersection of two driving issues of identity that are both a celebration and a source of contention.
Native America Calling: Successful strategies to reduce bullying (March 26, 2024)
About one out of every six high school students report being bullied, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
Joint Statement: Organizations demand support for our youth (March 15, 2024)
In our collective efforts, we will continue to advocate for the safety and well-being of all Native children. 
The leader of the Choctaw Nation is joining an outpouring of support for the family of a 16-year-old student whose death is under investigation.
‘Heartbroken’: Leader of Cherokee Nation mourns death of young student (February 20, 2024)
The leader of the Cherokee Nation is “heartbroken” over the passing of a 16-year-old who died within reservation boundaries in Oklahoma. 
Teen student’s death under investigation in Oklahoma (February 20, 2024)
Authorities in Oklahoma are investigating the death of a 16-year-old student who passed away under unexpected circumstances. 
Navajo Nation lawmakers weigh repeal of ‘discriminatory’ marriage law (September 4, 2023)
A bill being considered in the Navajo Nation Council repeals the Dine Marriage Act, the controversial tribal law that bars recognition of same-sex unions on the reservation. 
Efforts to strengthen and improve the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are coming amid criminal cases and renewed claims to Native identities.
Native America Calling: Protections and threats for LGBTQ2 Native Americans (December 12, 2022)
Native America Calling checks in with Native experts about both progress and setbacks when it comes to public acceptance. 
President Joe Biden has joined national-level politicians in seeking the resignations of city officials in California who made racist and offensive statements about Indigenous people.
The first and only Native council member in California’s largest city is calling on his colleagues to step down for making racist and offensive statements about Indigenous people.
Markwayne Mullin is poised to make history as the first tribal citizen in the U.S. Senate in nearly two decades but not all Native voters are happy.
Winnebago Tribe takes action to address marriage controversy (April 13, 2022)
A young voice from the Winnebago Tribe spurred big change and helped address anti-LGBTQ actions in the community. 
Native America Calling: Coming out as LGBTQ and Two-Spirit (June 8, 2021)
Coming out as LGBTQ or Two-Spirit is often an important milestone.
Native America Calling: Native queer poetry (January 12, 2021)
Native America Calling will get a sampling of works by Indigenous LGBTQ2 poets and discuss how their deeply personal stories paint a vivid picture of adversity, strength, and their relationships with their culture and the world around them. 
Leader of Oglala Sioux Tribe under scrutiny amid sexual misconduct allegations (September 11, 2020)
Julian Bear Runner has been accused of inappropriate contacts with a young citizen of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
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