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Watch documentaries or listen to audio files on GLBT Native Americans/Two-Spirits. More movies, audio, presentations to be added to the library so check back soon.

VIDEO

"Red Ribbon Warriors"
Produced by: NativeOUT
Directed by: Louva Hartwell
Runtime: 5.25 minutes
Genre: Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Media Player: YouTube

Synopsis:
The Red Ribbon Warriors PSA was created to provide the general public:
1. Statistics on American Indians and Alaskan Natives diagnosed and living with HIV/AIDS.
2. Raise awareness about HIV/AIDS among American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
3. Encourage Natives to know their HIV status by getting tested.
4. Reduce stigma for those living with HIV/AIDS, especially the LGBT/Two-Spirit Community.

PSA is available to download (higher quality file than YouTube video). Please send us an email detailing how you will use the PSA and we'll take your request into consideration.

Contact:
NativeOUT
Louva Hartwell
info@nativeout.com

NativeOUT would like to thank the Two-Spirit Society of Denver for permitting us to use their "Two-Spirit Song" in the PSA.

"Together We are Stronger: Addressing Homophobia in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities"
Produced by: National Native American AIDS Prevention Center, Inc. (NNAAPC)
Runtime: 1.05 minutes
Genre: Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Media Player:
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Synopsis:
This PSA was developed to help reduce homophobia in Native American, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. Young gay Native American describes who he is.

PSA companion posters are available from the NNAAPC website. Click here.

Contact:
The National Native American AIDS Prevention Center
436 14th Street, Suite 1020
Oakland, CA 94612
510-444-2051
510-444-1593 (fax)
www.nnaapc.org

Synopsis:
Filmmaker Carrie House takes a roadtrip to talk to Native American LGBT/Two-Spirits about their careers, traditional Two-Spirit roles in Native society, HIV/AIDS stigma, and more.

Contact:
Carrie House
housecarrie@hotmail.com
POB 2906, Gallup, NM 87305

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AUDIO

Transgender Natives (January 26, 2006)
By Native America Calling Radio Program
Runtime: 60 minutes
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Summary:
Before the arrival of Europeans, “two-spirited” or transgender people played an active role in some tribal communities. Some tribes held them in high esteem because they had special psychic and healing powers. Over the years the role of a transgender has changed in those same tribal communities. Today, transgendered people have a difficult time being accepted by society. They experience violence and living a life of isolation. How does your tribe acknowledge transgender or two-spirited people? Guests are Trudie Jackson (Navajo), Outreach Coordinator of the Native American Pathways Program; Angel Manuel (Tohono O’odham), Miss Indian Transgender Arizona; Ashliana Hawelu (Cherokee/Native Hawaiian), Executive Director of Kulia Na Mamo. Callers include Tomasina Grey (Navajo), a Native LGBT rights activist, and Wesley Thomas (Navajo), an Anthropologist at Indiana University.

Relevant Links:
www.nativeamericacalling.com
www.indiana.edu/~anthro/people/thomas.html
www.kulianamamo.org

Native Gay Pride (November 8, 2005)
By Native America Calling Radio Program
Runtime: 60 minutes
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Summary:
The celebration of gender-variant people in Native circles is flourishing. Many Native lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgenders are out and proud. How are Native LGBT members celebrating their pride? What is the historical thought of Native LGBT individuals? Do they play a role traditionally? Have we learned to shun these individuals as another part of Western assimilation? Guests include John "Hawk" Co-Cke (Osage/Peoria/Cherokee) HIV-AIDS Coordinator/ Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa, Sherrick Roanhorse (Diné) member of the Dine Coalition for Cultural Preservation and Sharon Day (Ojibway), Executive Director/ Indigenous Peoples Task Force. Callers include past Co-Chairs of Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits, Miko Thomas (Chickasaw) and Sabrina Wolf (Apache).

Relevant Links:
www.nativeamericacalling.com
www.indigenouspeoplestf.org
www.baaits.org
www.dinecoalition.com
www.ihcrc.org

Same Sex Marriage (February 23, 2004)
By Native America Calling Radio Program
Runtime: 60 minutes
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Summary:
The contentious debate over same sex marriages is blurring the lines between politics and religion. One side quotes Biblical scripture as the basis of their opposition, while the other side points to the fact that it’s a personal decision and protected by civil rights laws. Last week, the city of San Francisco gave out marriage licenses and performed marriages to a number of same sex couples. Those in Native communities that are of ‘two-spirits’ seek equality as well. What is Indian Country’s stance on same sex marriages? Should those of the same gender be allowed to have the same rights as those in a heterosexual relationship?

Relevant links:
www.baaits.org
www.nativeamericacalling.com

SLIDE SHOWS

History of Two Spirit/Berdachism in Native American Communities
by John "Hawk" Co-Cke (Osage/Peoria/Cherokee)
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(This is a large file so it's best to save it to your hard drive. Right click your mouse pointer on the "download slide show" link and "save target as" or "save link as".)

Relevant Links:
www.ihcrc.org