Episode 45: Jack Malstrom
Episode description
In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with Portland Two-Spirit Society interim director Jack Malstrom (he or she). [CW: colonization/genocide; suicide mention (37:20)] Topics include:
- How to push back against 500 years of colonizing queerness.
- (Re)learning and reclaiming two-spirit traditions.
- Educating white folks at Pride — in a literal tipi.
- What does Indigenous queer community look like?
Resources:
- Listen to Rose City Native Radio on KBOO.FM.
- Find the SAMHSA Native American Culture Card here.
- (Re)listen to our interview with Demian DinéYazhi.
- Check out Jeremy Dutcher, Lady Shug, and the Native Youth Sexual Health Network.
- Find Jack on Twitter and Instagram.
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