Indigenous Action Podcast - Key Points

Introduction

• Indigenous Action is an autonomous anti-colonial broadcast
• Focus on issues impacting Indigenous communities in North America
• Part of Channel Zero Anarchist Podcast Network
• Current episode: Addressing MMIWG2ST (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and Trans People)

Updates from the Front Lines

• Libres Las campaign to free political prisoners Carla Magda and Arlie in Mexico City
• Suppression of activists fighting femicide in Mexico
• Instagram handle for support: @LibresLas3

Discussion on MMIWG2ST

• Impact on every Indigenous person
• Hyper-focus on cis women; need to include queer identities
• Cisnormativity dominates narrative
• Guests: Damien, Simona, and Blue
• Discussion on cisheteronormativity and patriarchal violence

Guest Introductions and Descriptions

• Bluebird: Two-spirited, Northern Arapaho
• Simona Berka: Nakota, Dakota, Mono Red Bottom Clan
• Damien Denet Yashay: Non-binary, Dine and Zuni ancestry
• Bon: Non-binary, Cocoa Paw and German

Definitions and Concepts

• Cisnormativity: Preference for cisgender identities, tied to colonial constructs
• Rape Culture: Normalization of violence against women and queer folks
• Co-optation: Exploiting grassroots movements for external agendas
• Nonprofit Industrial Complex (NPIC): Organizations monetizing violence, linked to colonial control

Social Media and Queer Erasure

• Indigenous queer identities often erased in conversations
• Social media plays a significant role in awareness and erasure
• Larger accounts may co-opt issues for social capital

Intersectionality of Being Indigenous and Queer

• Queer individuals at higher risk of violence
• Historical violence against queer identities by colonizers
• Modern legislation continues to oppress queer Indigenous people

Religion and Policy

• Religion heavily influences policymaking
• Examples of religious influence on state and community decisions

Addressing Queer Erasure

• Combat internalized homophobia and transphobia
• Trust Indigenous queer-led initiatives
• Believe and support queer narratives
• Challenge gender norms and societal biases

Conclusion

• Acknowledgement of the resilience and joy of queer Indigenous communities
• Need for supportive and inclusive spaces

Call-outs and Shout-outs

• Highlight community efforts and call out abusers
• Encouragement to submit announcements to Indigenous Action Podcast

Final Thoughts

• Importance of celebrating identities and challenging colonial structures
• Continued advocacy for safer, inclusive spaces for all identities