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Red Circle Project shared Clementine Minnie's photo.

Best of luck to all our friends from the American Indian Community Council running in the LA Marathon tomorrow! Please support our community by helping at the AICC - LA Marathon Mile 17 Water Table!

Clementine Minnie's Photos

By: Clementine Minnie

Red Circle Project shared American Indian Student Council's event.

We had a great time outreaching at the Cal State Puvungna, CSU Long Beach 44th Annual Powwow today! What a great event! Special thanks to Talisa, Nicodemus, Sequoiah, and Johnathon Paul for coming out and helping us out at our booth today! If you didn't make it out to the Pow Wow today, you can still make it tomorrow!

Red Circle Project shared Ms. UCLA Pow Wow 2013-2014's photo.

Ms. UCLA Pow Wow 2013-2014 decided to get tested a few weeks back at the Wildhorse Pow Wow! Looking forward to getting more of our people tested at the 44th Annual CSU Puvungna (Long Beach) Pow Wow on Saturday!

Protect our Blood, Protect our People, Take the Test!

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By: Ms. UCLA Pow Wow 2013-2014

Apply to be Ms. UCLA Pow Wow 2014-2015!

Ms. UCLA Pow Wow Application 2014.pdf

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United American Indian Involvement, Inc. is having 2 Workshops on the Affordable Care Act for American Indians.

APLA Health And Wellness Center is having 3 Workshops on Health Insurance, MediCal, and Covered California on Saturday, March 15th!

The APLA Health And Wellness Center is co-sponsoring an Enrollment Event with the Transgender Service Provider Network for Transgender Healthcare on Friday, March 28th at the APAITHealthCenter! Mark your calendars and spread the word. Contact our Covered California Outreach Specialist, Frankie, at fpalacios@apla.org for more information!

Save the date for the upcoming Honoring Native American Indian Victims of Crime & Violence 4th Annual Celebration Pow Wow! We will be outreaching there on Sunday, April 6th!

We are excited to outreach this weekend at the CSU Long Beach's 44th Annual Pow Wow!

Jared Leto's Academy Awards winning performance of a transgender woman in the film The Dallas Buyer's Club has sparked up many conversations around the issue of transgender representation in the media. What do you think?

Don’t Applaud Jared Leto’s Transgender ‘Mammy’ | TIME.com

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'Dallas Buyers Club' has garnered praise for the actor's supposedly brave portrayal of a transgender woman. Don't expect anyone to find it admirable 20 years from now.

Learn about orgasms!

10 things you didn't know about orgasm

http://www.ted.com

"Bonk" author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised.)

Interesting article on bisexuality.

Ellen Page Came Out as Gay, But Where Are Hollywood's Bisexual Role Models?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Perhaps the reason bi celebrities may be reluctant to come out is that they fear it would hurt their careers in a way that being gay no longer does. Perhaps they fear their fans will wonder whether they are confused, promiscuous, or indecisive. That'...

Red Circle Project shared American-Indian Student-Association's event.

Save the date for the 29th Annual UCLA Pow Wow coming up on May 3rd and 4th!

The Red Circle Project had a great time at the Health Fair at Los Angeles City College today! Shout out to Peer Health Educator, Pauly, and RCP Participant, Josh, for coming to see us at the fair today! Looking forward to being at the Health Fair again tomorrow!

For any youth interested in getting involved with organizing around National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day in LA!

Gender Justice LA (GJLA) is building the power of the transgender community in Los Angeles through leadership development and community organizing. Leadership Development in Interethnic Relations (LDIR) is a program that works to equip and mobilize people for positive change in their communities and institutions.

Together, we are collaborating to create a Transgender Leadership Program in Los Angeles, TRANSform LA!

APPLY HERE: http://tinyurl.com/transformla

Information for College Scholarships!

Progress for our community!

Collaborating with Health Departments to Address the Needs of Native American Transgender...

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Collaborating with Health Departments to Address the Needs of Native American Transgender CommunitiesPosted on November 26, 2013 by NASTADBy Lynne Greabell, Director of Member Service and Leadership Development, NASTADIt is important for health departments that have a significant population of Nativ...

Interesting article looking at recent happenings in the US regarding LGBTQIA issues.

Kansas' religious liberty bill, gay marriage and the right side of history

http://www.chicagotribune.com

Facebook users no longer need to classify themselves solely as male or female. The gender identity options have been expanded to include about 50 choices, from "trans" to "androgynous" to "pangender" or "gender questioning."

Red Circle Project shared a link.

Same-Sex Marriages: Unrecognized in Navajo Culture, but for How Long?

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The Navajo Nation culture does not recognize same-sex marriage, but a growing coalition might be changing the mindset sooner rather than later.

News from the Justice Department!

Justice Department to give married same-sex couples sweeping equal protection

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Department on Monday will give gay marriages equal protection under the law in every program it administers.

Happy Tuesday!

A Great Big World - "Everyone Is Gay"

The new album is out now! Download on iTunes at: http://smarturl.it/IsThrAny... Amazon: http://amzn.to/1jTm5Kt A while ago, our friends Kristin and Dannielle...

Hello Friends! Save the date for the Red Circle Project's Annual Celebrating All Life and Creation Pow Wow on Saturday, June 28th in Plummer Park, West Hollywood!

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Hello Friends!! Save the date for Red Circle Project's 4th Annual Celebrating All Life & Creation Pow Wow happening on Saturday, June 28th, in Plummer Park, West Hollywood! Can't wait to see you there and share the day with you all! — with Cindy Blacksmith.

By: Red Circle Project

Hello Friends!! Save the date for Red Circle Project's 4th Annual Celebrating All Life & Creation Pow Wow happening on Saturday, June 28th, in Plummer Park, West Hollywood! Can't wait to see you there and share the day with you all!

Everyone needs access to safe, reliable healthcare!

Red Circle Project will be commemorating National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD) with 2 events this year! We will have one event on Wednesday, March 19th at United American Indian Involvement, Inc. and another event on Friday, March 21st at the Chimbole Cultural Center in Palmdale, with the Torres Martinez Tribal TANF Lancaster Office! Hope to see you at one of these events in March!! Mark your calendars!

Red Circle Project Program Coordinator, Michelle Enfield, was interviewed by Monika Kowalska for her "The Heroines of My Life" Website. Read the interview here:

The Heroines of My Life: Interview with Michelle Enfield

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This blog is about women that are my everyday inspirations. I interviewed 113 women that radiate with wisdom, beauty, intelligence and love. The blog is about women that proved to me that there is hope for me and it is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.

Mishuana Goeman posted an event to Red Circle Project's timeline.

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"The curtain is coming down on the 2014 High Performance Rodeo but not before it showcases one of its finest offerings in Waawaate Fobister's amazing solo show Agokwe.

Fobister is a young gay Ojibwa grass dancer from Ontario who is brave and talented enough to put his heart on stage."

Wish this was closer to LA!

Tale of gay Native romance one of High Performance Rodeo's finest

http://www.calgarysun.com

The curtain is coming down on the 2014 High Performance Rodeo but not before it showcases one of its finest offerings in Waawaate Fobister's amazing solo show Agokwe.

Save the date for the upcoming Wildhorse Pow Wow!

Native Voices at the Autry's first show of the year opens on February 28th!

Theatre -- Native Voices | Autry National Center

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The Autry is a museum dedicated to bringing together the stories of all peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future. The museum presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs, including lectures, film, theater, festivals, family events, a...

Community member and Multimedia Documentarian Pamela Peters (Navajo), will be featured on a Panel of Women Photojournalists at the USC Annenberg School of Journalism next Tuesday, January 28th.

Red Circle Project shared Lydia Ponce's photo.

Rockin' the Rez - Pine Ridge Benefit Concert
Sunday, Jan. 26th, 2014. 7pm

$10 cover; 21 y/o and over; BBQ & Raffles

Good Hunt Night Club
12249 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90066

Photos from Lydia Ponce's post in IDLE NO MORE LOS ANGELES

With Paulo Freire Lopez and 10 others.

By: Lydia Ponce

Happy Friday from the Red Circle Project! Have a fun and safe 3 day weekend!

ROCK YOUR MOCS 2013

Bboy James Jones (Woodlands Cree) and Thosh Collins (Pima/Osage/SenecaCayuga) literally rockin their mocs in NYC- Pow Wow/BBoy/House/Street Style.

Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Center is looking for participants for this exciting opportunity coming up on January 23rd!

Look out for this FREE Comedy Night event coming up on January 22nd at the Laugh Out Lounge!

Informative read.

What not to say to a transgender person

http://www.cnn.com

Katie Couric's transgender mistake: What not to say to a transgender person.

Interview with Drunktown's Finest star, Carmen Moore.

Carmen Moore on 'Drunktown's Finest': A Story she Knows all too Well

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An interview with Carmen Moore, transgender actress who appears in Drunktown's Finest, which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday..

Nigerian legislation affecting the LGBT community and access to HIV/AIDS care.

Dozens Arrested For Being Gay Or Advocating For LGBT Rights In Nigeria

http://www.buzzfeed.com

Yesterday one of the world's harshest bills against same-sex relationships was signed into law in Nigeria, and 38 people have already been arrested for being gay.

Last night, three major actors won Golden Globes for their portrayal of LGBTQ characters. This article shares some thoughts on last night's acceptance speeches and the notion of these white straight men portraying LGBTQ people. What are your thoughts?

Homophobic Golden Globes Speeches Prove We Need More LGBT Actors Playing LGBT Roles

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The Golden Globes, America's drunkest awards show, delivered on all fronts last night. Between the Farrows tweeting about Woody Allen, Reese Witherspoon describing 12 Years a Slave as a Best Pictur...

Happy Friday from Red Circle Project! Put on your heels and go dancing this weekend!

Werk! Men In Heels Dance To Beyonce! (Watch) | Alex

http://www.kiisfm.com

These men BETTER WERRRRKKKKK!Check out Yanis Marshall and his back up dancers move to Beyonce's 'Grown Woman'! 

Responding to the article posted earlier this week regarding Gay Marriage in Utah.

U.S. to Recognize Utah Gay Marriages Despite State Stance

http://www.nytimes.com

The Obama administration on Friday said that it will recognize as lawful the marriages of 1,300 same-sex couples in Utah, even though the state government is refusing to do so.

Thoughts on the intersectionality of the Native and Queer identities.

When Do I Finally Get To Belong? On Being Both Native and Queer Enough

http://www.autostraddle.com

How do I move past only feeling Native based on whether I fish or know the traditional ways? How can I push past feeling like my queer identity is tied to how much I listen to Uh Huh Her?

BAITS Pow Wow coming up next month!

"Gay marriage has been steadily gaining acceptance in opinion polls, state legislatures and state courts. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia allow same-sex couples to marry, but at least 28 states — including Utah — have constitutional provisions that limit marriage to a man and a woman."

Supreme Court halts Utah gay marriages, signaling cautious approach

http://www.latimes.com

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ordered a halt to same-sex marriages in Utah on Monday, sending a go-slow signal as it suspended a federal district judge's decision that gays and lesbians have a constitutional right to marry.

Support Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission's Gender Violence Public hearings.

Stella's Support of the Navajo Nation HRC's Gender Violence public hearings

I am a Navajo transgender citizen in support of our Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission's Gender Violence Public hearings. Please support our NNHRC in asse...

"An incarcerated transgender woman whose case received national media attention over the past several years is now set be to released next week -- over a year before her initially scheduled release date."

CeCe McDonald, Transgender Woman, To Be Released Early From Prison

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

An incarcerated transgender woman whose case received national media attention over the past several years is now set be to released next week -- over a year before her initially scheduled release date. CeCe McDonald was sentenced in May 2012 to spend 41 months in a men's prison facility, despite id...

Which clique do you belong to?

Gay Cliques Census Results — Presented by Noodles and Beef

http://www.studiomoh.com

An interactive infographic detailing the results of my survey on Gay Social Groups. Since the survey is on-going, results are updated live to provide the most accurate view possible.

More information about the upcoming Photography Exhibit, "Legacy of Exiled NDNz."

The modern Native American experience, through a young Navajo photographer’s lens | Which Way L.A.?

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The photographer Pamela J. Peters had an epiphany when, as a UCLA student, she watched a restored 1961 film, The Exiles by Kent MacKenzie. The neo-realist work depicted young Native Americans on Los Angeles’ historic Bunker Hill in a way Peters had never seen in film before: As dimensional individu...

Come support the "Legacy of Exiled NDNz" Photography Exhibit by community member, Pamela J. Peters (Navajo), and featuring Red Circle Project's Prevention Training Specialist Kenneth Ramos (Barona Band of Mission Indians). Come out and support art made about native people, by native people, and for native people!

Photography Exhibit "Legacy of Exiled NDNz" (Chapter 1) by Pamela Peters (Navajo)
Details:
-This Sunday, January 5th; Exhibit showing from 11:00AM-7:00PM.
-118 Winston Gallery, 118 Winston, Los Angeles, CA 90013
-(Located next to Indian Alley at the original UAII Office Site in Downtown LA)

Boy Scouts of America will begin to accept openly gay youth starting tomorrow! Happy New Year!

Boy Scouts To Admit Gay Youth Beginning New Year’s Day - CBS New York

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Effective New Year’s Day, the Boy Scouts of America will begin accepting openly gay youths.

Recently, Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly, who took office in 2011, also backed the effort to allow same-sex marriage. "We've got some catching up here to do with our laws, our codes and what we operate our government under," he said in a statement.

Navajo Nation struggles with same-sex marriage

http://www.latimes.com

New Mexico has seen celebrations across the state since its highest court 10 days ago unanimously ruled it was unconstitutional to deny a marriage license to same-sex couples. Not so for the sovereign Navajo Nation, whose borders spill over into the northeast part of the state and where tribal law i...

Exciting to have another hero in our community.

Robin Roberts Comes Out

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

"Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts came out Sunday in a touching post thanking her "long time girlfriend."

Constantly learning new information. "Scientists say they have discovered a key process by which the AIDS virus kills key immune cells: It triggers a preprogrammed self-destruct sequence within the cell that is intended to alert fellow immune cells of a crisis."

HIV infection causes immune cells to self-destruct, study says

http://www.latimes.com

Scientists say they have discovered a key process by which the AIDS virus kills key immune cells: It triggers a preprogrammed self-destruct sequence within the cell that is intended to alert fellow immune cells of a crisis.

New Mexico becomes the 17th state to allow same sex marriage!

New Mexico Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

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New Mexico became the latest state to legalize gay marriage Thursday as its highest court declared it is unconstitutional to deny a marriage license to gay and lesbian couples. Justice Edward L. Chavez said in the ruling that none of New Mexico's marriage statutes specifically prohibits...

Hello Friends! We are still looking for participants for a Research Focus Group with HIV Positive (HIV +) Gay/Two Spirit Men.

Dr. Dan Dickerson will be conducting a focus group/small group discussion with American Indian/Alaska Native gay males who are living with HIV. The 2-Hour Group will be incentivized with a $50.00 Gift Card!

Please contact us for information if you, or someone you know, meet the requirements.

Glad to have the support of President Barack Obama in speaking against violence towards the LGBTQIA community in Russia.

U.S. delegation to Russian Olympics includes gay athletes

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The United States' delegation to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Russia won't include a member of President Barack Obama's family or a cabinet secretary, but it will include openly gay athletes -- a clear jab at Russia's recent anti-gay laws.

Had a wonderful time last night at the Moonlight Rollerway with the City of Angels Two Spirit Society (CATSS) last night!!

Happy Holidays from RCP staff and members!!

Interesting to see how other places in the world react to our community.

Indian ban on gay sex violates international law: U.N

http://www.reuters.com

GENEVA (Reuters) - A decision by the Indian Supreme Court to reinstate a ban on gay sex represents a significant step backwards for India and violates international law, United Nations human rights chief

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Pomona College Pow Wow!

Pansexuality and Asexuality? What do you think about all these labels?

Pansexuality and Asexuality: What You Need To Know

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Terms that define sexuality can be confusing and limiting. Here's a quick guide.

"This phenomenon, in which bisexuality is denied or concealed, is called 'bisexual erasure' – part of the phenomenon of biphobia."

What are your thoughts?

It's time to stop ignoring bisexuality - Opinion

http://www.haaretz.com

British diver Tom Daley came out as bisexual, but you would hardly know it by reading the media reports.

"11 Things You've Always Wanted to Know About Lesbian Sex But Were Afraid to Ask"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jincey-lumpkin/10-things-youve-always-wa_b_4414539.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Creative Role Model Stories, Created by Sean DeLong Creative services. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sean-DeLong-Creative-Services/173201069396165?ref=br_tf

2 Transgender Murders in 2 Days. Very sad news. Prayers go out to the LGBT Community in Cleveland, OH.

"If we want to truly protect young gay men from HIV, we must share our life experiences and struggles openly and honesty, and we must release our judgments and biases about their lives and loves in a new and very different culture and world. Together, as one group, older and young, positive and negative, we can battle the true enemy: the virus that has plagued us for way too long."

Opinion: 'Gay generation gap' over HIV?

http://www.cnn.com

Unprotected sexual behavior among men who have sex with men has risen steadily since 2005, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control.

"Backpedal on AIDS, and you'll pretty much guarantee that we'll be dealing with it for generations to come."

Opinion: Wrong time to reverse course on HIV/AIDS

http://www.cnn.com

As we mark the 25th observance of World AIDS Day, we have a golden opportunity to begin to end HIV/AIDS.

Condomania.com, an online site that sells condoms and other sex-related products, has been tracking sales of condoms by penis size.

See where your home state falls in line!

Penis envy: Does your state get bragging rights?

http://www.sdgln.com

We've all heard rumors that everything is bigger in Texas. So did the Lone Star State finish at the top of the heap among U.S. states for condoms ordered by penis size? Nope, Texas limped in at No. 41.

Gender Justice LA, the Los Angeles Gender Center, and The Relational Center are hosting a training for transgender and gender non-conforming leaders on storytelling for social justice on December 14th! Looks Interesting! Save the date and Register!

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. has announced the location for the Annual New Year's Eve Sobriety Pow Wow!

Save the date for #BOOM! coming up on New Year's Eve at the West Hollywood Auditorium.

Interesting article about unprotected anal sex.

Can Unprotected Anal Sex Ever Be Safe?

http://www.slate.com

Last Wednesday, the CDC published a report noting that barebacking, or unprotected anal sex between men, is on the rise, increasing almost 20 percent between 2005 and 2011. The news prompted a concerned outcry from public-health experts and a dismayed finger wagging from veterans of the AIDS crisis,...

"More than 130 Native American tribes embrace mixed-gender roles where certain members can take on both masculine and feminine traits and responsibilities. Two-spirits, as they are commonly known, traverse the male and female spectrum in both work and recreation."

Some Native Americans tribes support gay marriage

http://www.sfexaminer.com

Thanksgiving was originally a one-time celebration by the Pilgrims to thank the Wampanoag tribe for letting them settle in Plymouth, Mass., and for teaching them how to avoid starvation in the new continent. This week, we should take time to thank the Native American tribes that have recently embrac...

Visit http://www.navajoequality.org/ for more information!

Marriage Equality for the Navajo Nation

We are the Coalition for Navajo Equality, founded with the end goal of repealing the discriminatory Dine’ (Navajo) Marriage Act of 2005.

Our mission is to support all families & advocate for the freedom to marry on the Navajo Nation. This is a movement for all families.

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Interesting to see how Same Sex Marriage is unfolding in Indian Country!

Gay Indians wed as more tribes give blessings to same-sex unions

bangordailynews.com

PHOENIX, Ariz. — At least four American Indian tribes have legalized same-sex marriage this year — in some cases creating islands of marriage equality in states that otherwise ban the unions. As a growing number of states have moved to allow gay couples to wed, with Illinois poised to bring ...

Another Native Nation weds its first Gay Couple!

Leech Lake Native American Tribe of Minnesota Weds First Gay Couple |News | Towleroad

http://www.towleroad.com

Leech Lake Native American Tribe of Minnesota Weds First Gay Couple -- News |-- Gay Marriage, Minnesota, Native American

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Red Circle Project's 3rd Annual Spirit of CommUNITY Awards Event and our 10th Year Anniversary Celebration a success!! Looking forward to another decade of serving our community!!

We are excited for tonight's 3rd Annual Spirit of CommUNITY Awards and 10th Year Anniversary Celebration of the Red Circle Project! See you at 6:00PM at the West Hollywood Library! And join us for the After Party at the House of Blues immediately after the event!

Kenneth Ramos posted a photo to Red Circle Project's timeline.

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month at the Red Circle Project!

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Rocking my Mocs at work today! Happy Native American Heritage Month! #rockyourmocs — with Red Circle Project.

By: Kenneth Ramos

Red Circle Project added 4 photos.

Photos from last night's Fall Feast!! Thank you to everyone for attending!! Looking forward to tomorrow's big event!!

After a long day of work at the Red Circle Project, we are ready for tonight's Fall Feast Event!

After gardening at the museums indigenous garden and then I toured the Pueblo Pottery exhibit. Saw this and thought I'd share it with you

Join us this Thursday evening for a screening of the film, "Two Spirits," with panelists Michelle A. Enfield, Gabriel Estrada, & Shawn Imitates-Dog, at Pomona College!

Join the Red Circle Project in celebrating our 10th Year Anniversary after our CommUNITY Awards Event this Friday, 11/15, at our After Party Celebration at the House of Blues!

Join the Red Circle Project in celebrating our 10th Year Anniversary after our CommUNITY Awards Event this Friday, 11/15, at our After Party Celebration at the House of Blues!

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Had a great time at the "Behind the Scenes" with Sydney Freeland at the Autry Museum.

Representing the Red Circle Project at today's City of Los Angeles Native American Heritage Month Celebration!

The LA Kings are having Native American Pride Night on Thursday, November 21st! Save the date! See you there!!

Event this Saturday, November 9th, with a sneak peak of the Drunktown's Finest film, along with a Panel Discussion!

Join the Red Circle Project Staff at the event!

Sundance Institute Sneak Peek: Behind The Scenes Of Sydney Freeland's Film Drunktown's Finest |...

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The Autry is a museum dedicated to bringing together the stories of all peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future. The museum presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs, including lectures, film, theater, festivals, family events, a...

“'The main similarity between being queer and Native for me,' admits Chrystos, 'is the amount of hatred...we have to endure. Some...is genocidal but all of it is detrimental to our mental and physical health, not to mention spiritual health.'"

Without Reservations: Native American Lesbians Struggle to Find Their Way - Curve Magazine - Web...

http://www.curvemag.com

Curve, the nation's best-selling lesbian magazine, spotlights celebrity interviews, news, politics, shopping, pop culture, style, travel, social issues and entertainment.

Red Circle Project shared Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission's event.

The Red Circle Project will be attending this event this Friday!! Hope to see you all there! Make sure you RSVP for parking, etc!