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20076 minPGdoc-short

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Lgbtq Rights Indigenous Histories

First Stories: Two Spirited

20076 minPGdoc-short

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Six minutes feature Rodney 'Geeyo' Poucette discussing his experiences as a two-spirited individual facing prejudice in Indigenous communities.

Lgbtq Rights Indigenous Histories

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Sharon A. Desjarlais

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Six minutes feature Rodney 'Geeyo' Poucette discussing his experiences as a two-spirited individual facing prejudice in Indigenous communities.

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Rodney 'Geeyo' Poucette speaks about his life as a two-spirited person within the Indigenous community. He recounts experiences of prejudice and societal challenges in Canada. Poucette shares personal stories that reflect the cultural significance of two-spirited identities. He calls for acceptance and understanding in Indigenous cultures. Directed by Sharon A. Desjarlais, "First Stories: Two Spirited" runs for six minutes and addresses themes of identity and diversity.

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