Episode 45: Jack Malstrom

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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