Expressions of Resilience exhibit Bigfork gives light to Indigenous people s creativity
and last updated 2021-05-13 18:20:53-04
BIGFORK â The Bigfork Arts and Cultural Center (BACC) has collaborated with Love Lives Here and their Indigenous Allies of Flathead Valley team to bring together Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, transgender and nonbinary artists together to showcase their artistic genius. A lot of times, Indigenous people are seen as victims or needing of assistance, and they wanted to do an event that really showcased their creative genius and their strength, said Love Lives Here community organizer Cherilyn DeVries.
She noted that having the 14 artists from seven tribal nations tell their own stories is important and that s exactly why BACC was adamant that the show happens.
Expressions of Resilience exhibit shines a light on Indigenous peoples creativity
By: Jaurdyn Johnson
and last updated 2021-05-13 18:36:44-04
BIGFORK â The Bigfork Arts and Cultural Center (BACC) has collaborated with Love Lives Here and their Indigenous Allies of Flathead Valley team to bring together Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, transgender and nonbinary artists together to showcase their artistic genius. A lot of times, Indigenous people are seen as victims or needing of assistance, and they wanted to do an event that really showcased their creative genius and their strength, said Love Lives Here community organizer Cherilyn DeVries.
She noted that having the 14 artists from seven tribal nations tell their own stories is important and that s exactly why BACC was adamant that the show happens.
Flathead Valley group opposing proposed MT transgender legislation
Love Lives Here is strongly opposing two bills heard Monday in the Montana Legislature regarding transgender rights.
and last updated 2021-01-18 19:44:59-05
House Bill 112 would require interscholastic athletes to participate under sex assigned at birth for athletic events starting in elementary school through the collegiate level.
House Bill 113 would prohibit certain medications and medical procedures for the treatment of gender dysphoria in minors, establishing a civil penalty for health care providers providing prohibited treatment.
Love Lives Here community organizer Cherilyn DeVries says studies show that suicide rates drop drastically in transgender youth with proper access to appropriate medical care.