Today, we honor the resilience, beauty, and truth of Indigenous LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit young people.
Many face disproportionate structural inequalities, anti-LGBTQ+ violence, and disproportionately high rates of mental health struggles.
But we also know: support saves lives. Among Native LGBTQ+ youth, those who felt genuine family support had far lower rates of suicide attempts (13%) compared to 24% for those who did not.
This Native American Heritage Day, we don’t just remember culture — we demand justice. We advocate for Indigenous LGBTQ+ youth. We fight for their safety, their mental health, their dignity.
A reminder for today and every day: Extend love. Give support. Protect each other. 🌿🧡🌈
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