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Shé:kon Sewakwé:kon, Rawkstars, (hello) This week I spoke to Tribal Council meeting 6-13-26 about supporting 2SLGBTQ+ community members and the possibility of an official Pride flag raising in Akwesasne in June 2027. Honestly, I was nervous. But I spoke anyway. The support, conversations, and feedback reminded me that our community is ready for these discussions. Later that day, I stopped by the Seniors Center and saw the Pride flag flying. That moment stayed with me. I thought about my...

If your child came out tomorrow, where would you go for support in Akwesasne? There’s a tribal meeting tomorrow, and I want to raise something that can no longer be ignored. Our 2SLGBTQ+ community needs support. I identify as Two-Spirit, Queer and Lesbian (she/they). Pronouns matter. Like many people, I’ve explored different identities on my journey of self-discovery. That experience is why I want to help create safe, supportive spaces for our youth. I keep hearing about more...

So the real question becomes this: if the community is already leading with visibility and care, what is stopping leadership from standing beside it out loud and without hesitation? Across Haudenosaunee and Mohawk communities, support for Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people is already showing up in real ways, even when it is not always formal or widely publicized by leadership. At places like Six Nations of the Grand River, powwows and cultural gatherings create space where Two-Spirit people...