Enrolment Rates for Higher Education Among Indigenous, Native and Underprivileged Students Are Increasing
According to multiple reports from the world over, the rate of indigenous students who are now pursuing higher education has improved quite significantly in the last few years. As education is integral for the development of all communities, wherever they might be located, this is definitely good news. On taking a more detailed look at […]
Auntie Deb Haaland Wears a Ribbon Skirt Made by Native Youth to Presidential Inauguration
It looks like Auntie Deb wore a ribbon skirt to the Presidential Inauguration! Congresswoman Deb Haaland (NM-01) caught the eyes of Indian Country with her yellow ribbon skirt and traditional moccasins. However, what makes us proud is who made and gifted her the ribbon skirt: Chahta youth and young fashion designer in the making Isabella “Bella” Aiukli […]
Native American Designers & Artists Included in this Month’s ‘Vogue’ Issue
Aside from featuring the first-ever female vice president-elect Kamala Harris on the cover, February’s issue of Vogue is considered monumental. Included in the issue are well-known Native American artists and designers from throughout the country, such as Apsáalooke beadwork artist Elias Jade Not Afraid, Kiowa jewelry designer Keri Ataumbi, Luiseño and Shoshone-Bannock artist and beadwork artist […]
Catch Native actors Martin Sensmeier, Tatanka Means in Netflix’s latest series ‘The Liberator’
Here’s another Netflix watch to add to your weekend watch list. The Liberator is an animated war drama starring Indigenous actors Martin Sensmeier, Tatanka Means, Kiowa Gordon, and Forrest Goodluck. The World War II drama series The Liberator, tells the riveting true story of the bloodiest and most dramatic march to victory of the Second World War: […]
Fashion for a Cause: Ahlazua Fine Arts
Now more than ever, small businesses are struggling through the COVID-19 Pandemic. In this series, we feature standout Indigenous women-owned fashion businesses that are not only thriving and surviving during the Pandemic, but they’re continuing to contribute to the community through the chaos. These Indigenous female business owners share with us about their companies, how […]
Keioshiah Peter on Stigma Around Sexuality & Self-Love
Keioshiah Peter is a Diné non-binary queer femme and a sex educator and aerialist. They work with Rez Condom Tour to try and reverse the stigma around sexuality on the Navajo Nation by promoting healthy sexual expressions for Navajo youth, raise awareness about the need for sexual education and increase access to contraceptives for Navajo […]
A Word with OG Indigenous Drag Queen Landa Lakes
Only a few people I have met can boast a humble yet inspiring personality as Miko Thomas, also known as Landa Lakes. Originally from Oklahoma but based in San Francisco, Landa’s career spans decades and platforms, although her name is mostly linked to the two-spirit drag community. Between participating in both American Indian and Gay […]
Katrina Brown Akootchook: Contemporary Creations of Culture
Blending contemporary with traditional, Katrina Brown Akootchook’s beadwork and designs she creates for her online shop are just as creative and cultural as the methods she uses to make them. What makes Katrina’s design stands out from the rest is their freshness; she works almost entirely in analog mediums. Her shirts, denim jackets, totes, and […]
Mohawk Two-Spirit Singer Shawnee Talks About her Latest Summer Hit, and more
With her music, First Nations two-spirit pop singer Shawnee (Mohawk from Six Nations of the Grand River) advocates for LGBTQ2S+ issues as well as the youth. Known throughout Canada as a rebellious, passionate, powerhouse female and award-winning vocalist, Shawnee surely created a buzz when she dropped a brand new track from her upcoming album. Shawnee’s […]
A Conversation with Non-Binary Indigenous Femme & Influencer Charlie Amáyá Scott
Although the U.S. is slowly moving towards equality for all, there’s still much work to do, mainly for higher education. In the realm of higher education, there are many challenges that black, brown, and LGBTQ2S+ students still face today. And no one understands these challenges better than Charlie Amáyá Scott, who’s on a mission to […]
