The Puyallup Tribal Council has proclaimed the month of July of every year as Pride Month “in celebration and appreciation of the great diversity added by our LGBTQIA2 members, families and staff.” Continue reading
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National Inquiry calls for transformative change to eradicate violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA
Ending this genocide and rebuilding Canada into a decolonized nation requires a new relationship and an equal partnership between all Canadians and Indigenous peoples says Commissioner Qajaq Robinson Continue reading
Navajo Nation to host Largest Indigenous Pride Parade
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – From June 28 to 29, the Navajo Nation gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit community will host the largest Indigenous Pride in the country in Window Rock, Arizona. To mark its 50th anniversary, all events will acknowledge and honor transgender women of color and the Stonewall riots that occurred in New York City. Continue reading
Tulalip Pride Walk celebrates LGBTQ community by Kalvin Valdillez
The Tulalip Youth Council hosted the very first Pride Walk in the Tulalip-Marysville community on September 29. Over one-hundred citizens gathered at the Francis J. Sheldon Gymnasium to celebrate and show love and support to the LGBTQ community. As people began to arrive, a group of youngsters raised a rainbow colored flag on the pole located outside the gym. Meanwhile on the inside, participants constructed a number of signs that read messages such as Love Wins and Love is Love. Continue reading