June marks the start of Pride Month and includes drag shows, parades and panels. ICT gathered a few that showcase the Indigenous people who are proud to take part in this month’s festivities.
(Related: Celebrating joy at NAYA’s queer prom)
Add your event by emailing dalton@ictnews.org.
June 1 – The National Museum of the American Indian hosted four Native panelists, moderated by Christian Allaire, to talk for the panel, “Youth in Action: Wearing Our PRIDE | Juventud en acción: Luciendo nuestro ORGULLO.” It’s available on demand in English and Spanish captions. You can watch it here.
June 2 – The Leech Lake Tribal College in Cass Lake, Minnesota is having a LGBTQIA2S+ Pride and Open House Celebration. There will be live music and info vendors.
June 2 -The Indigenous Ways Festival – Pride in the Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico. More information is here.
June 2 – The Heard Museum in Phoenix is hosting “First Friday in June: Live Painting by Indigenous LGBTQ+ Artists!” Free admission is from 4 to 8 p.m. local time. More information is here.
June 2 – International Indigenous Music Summit Pride Party in Toronto, Canada is a ticketed event and will have performances. More information is here.
June 3, 4 – Portland Indigenous Marketplace is celebrating with Native vendors, live music and food at the PSU Native American Center.
June 4 – Indigenous Pride LA will be marching with Indigenous Pride LA at West Hollywood Pride Parade. They said to arrive in regalia or comfortable clothing.
June 9 – Spokane Falls Two-Spirit Powwow. There will be a parade, Indigiqueer showcase and more. The event is free and more information is here.
June 17 – Sioux Falls Two-Spirit Wacipi. There will be a free community meal, drag performances, a contest and more. More information is here.
June 20 – Navajo Nation Pride events kickoff with its opening ceremony. The official virtual event will start at 6 p.m. DST.
June 22 – Native Americans in Philanthropy is hosting a Two-Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQIA+ Experiences webinar session. The event is open to the public and starts at 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Indigenous panelists will discuss how philanthropy can work differently to better support our Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ relatives. Registration is here.
June 23 – Native Pride Extravaganza, sponsored by the American Indian Museum, will have celebrations and performances in New York City. The event is free. More information is here.
June 24 – The Navajo Nation Pride Parade will start at the Navajo Nation Museum parking lot starting at 10 am DST.
Our stories are worth telling. Our stories are worth sharing. Our stories are worth your support. Contribute $5 or $10 today to help ICT carry out its critical mission. Sign up for ICT’s free newsletter.